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Goal Setting
I am trying to manage stress by focussing on small goals but other than counting down the weeks need some ideas. What has worked for you? I will be having active treatment till May 2017 (chemo 6 months, surgery, radio, finish Herceptin) then 5 years of Tamoxifen. When I write it all down it sounds even worse. Any ideas…
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New Cancer Fatigue & Rehab clinic in Melbourne
Hi all, After many years working in the Oncology sector here in Melbourne as an Occupational Therapist, I decided to open a private clinic dedicated to one of the more problematic and unmet needs of those experiencing cancer- Fatigue. If you or a loved one undergoing breast cancer treatment or have completed treatment and…
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Shine Like Truth - The Look
Got breast cancer? Well maybe technicality you don’t because it was removed in your initial lumpectomy, or mastectomy but you’re still under going chemo treatment, but well you neverknow for sure right? That’s what you hear. So for the sake of this post, let’s say you do have cancer... Read more from my blog post here…
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Step by step
To be honest I was never really that fit before I got bc. I did try from time to time but I never really saw myself as an athletic type of person. But during treatment I really noticed that exercise helped me in lots of ways, especially in coping emotionally with everything. I also learned that I was actually a lot…
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Shine Like Truth - Young Woman Breast Cancer Survivor blog
Hi Ladies If you are interested, I write a blog called Shine Like Truth. It's a blog I created to talk about my cancer journey and how it's shaped my life everyday since then. You might find it a good read or discover relevant information. As I was going through BC treatment, being a young woman I found the experience…
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Do you have a song that motivates you?
In the comments below share your favorite songs that you love listening to when working out. Let's see if we can come up with a playlist for everyone x
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survivor guilt??
Survivor Guilt?! Survivor Guilt? Is that even a thing? I had someone use the term with me yesterday and now I’m wondering if that is such a thing? In the past 48 hours I have had 2 acquaintances pass away from cancer. 1 wasn’t breast cancer the other was. They both have 2 kids who now have a father devastated by the loss…
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mindfulness project BCNA Mandala Calender
My 7 year old niece and I have completed our mindfulness project...........What do you think???? https://scontent-lax3-1.xx.fbcdn.net/hphotos-xpf1/v/t1.0-9/12688367_1713183682258937_5121471210696389227_n.jpg?oh=752221e6639f691b163f581e723a54f7&oe=5725863A" alt="" />
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Drunk... but not drunk!
From today's FB blog Day 5 - after round 1. Had such a lazy day yesterday. Slept pretty good. Today is a bit cooler here so I've opened up the house to let fresh air in. I'ts been so hot, the air conditioner has been on 24/7, so it's nice to have a breeze through the house. Woke up feeling a bit numb, as in, drunk numb and…
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Encore
Hi all, Have been feeling sluggish and a bit flat recently and decided that I needed something to get me moving and hopefully get me feeling a bit more positive and energetic, so this week I have returned to the YWCA Encore program running in my local area. For those of you who don't know about Encore, it is a free 8 week…
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Affordable Wigs
Just wanted to let others know........ I recently brought a great wig online at sammydress.com, delivered to my door for $36. It's so close to my natural hair colour and style that friends and family didn't even realise I had it on till I told them. I thought I'd just give it a go and if it looked terrible I really hadn't…
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Expert tips and advice.
Hi everyone, it's Workout Wednesday at BCNA. This week I have been hearing from the team that they are tired and are lacking motivation, so tonight's session will be about fun and listening to our bodies. I wanted to share this information from an article in The beacon (73 summer 2015). Dr Sandi Hayes is a Senior Research…
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Tomorrow I become a grandma
Hi All, I hope you are all travelling well. I have a young lady in my life, Courtney, who I have known and loved since she was 3 years old. She's the daughter I never had. It's a long story but she is estranged from her family and I have become mum. Tomorrow she is having her baby, my grandson. One thing, amongst others,…
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Fertility and public/private question
Hey Lovely ladies, I'm new to cancer and new to Australia so got tons of questions ;) I'm 35 no kids, no private insurance. I know I need to think quickly about preserving my fertility. 1. I was forwarded by my surgeon to IVF Australia to undergo a round of IVF. I was told there will be an out of pocket expense. Is this…
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hoilday
Morning everyone I'm heading to my last week of leave. I feel so rested, yesterday I cooked beetroot relish and a apple cake. I love to cook and really haven't done much of late. With work and feeling so tired all the time. I'm hoping 2016 will be a better year. I had all these plans to do a clear out of stuff but running…