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Day 8 after chemo
Day 8 after chemo, Friday 22nd Jan. Got up early (7am is early) and walked the dogs on the beach 3km. That was it, back to bed for a while. Its not that I am excessively tired, I just get so weary so fast. I just got up a second time and made breakfast and I am weary already. On the plus side my mouth is healing and…
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To all you courageous & beautiful women
The beauty of a woman isn't in the clothes she wears, the figure she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, Because that's the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides. The beauty of a woman isn't in a facial mole, But true beauty in a woman is reflected by…
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Ultra done & a whole lot of dust
Hello, Completed the ultra marathon, not in the time I wanted, but I did it! It was sooo hot. My running buddy got me to the end, he was determined I was going to finish even though I really wanted to stop half way through. He was right it was worth it & it was an achievement getting to the start line let alone finishing.…
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Nat is housebound and going nuts
Ok I need some tips please Nat has been well one word HORRIBLE she has the patience of an ant bites everyone's heads off if they say boo to her (yes it is still school holidays here and her younger siblings are home everyday) I get that she has cabin fever she feels unsafe to drive with her bone pain and her breathlessness…
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Day 4 after chemo
Day 4 after chemo, Monday. The weathers been a little cooler of late which makes sleeping at night a lot nicer. I woke up a little sinus filled but that could have been from me snoring! This morning I walked the dogs with Les and when we got home I managed not to boil over the rolled oats this time. My brain seems to have…
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The night before the ultra
Hello, A little bit of an update. After the final pathology report on 23/12 & the news I was going to be doing chemo I laced up my running shoes on Xmas eve, the first time since the op, and went for a slow run. It was wonderful. I was told by the surgeon I could run the ultra & start chemo straight after. As long as I…
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WTF is it with Chemo!
Hi All, just had to get a few things off my chest, sorry for bad language but sometimes I just have to let fly, just to myself understand. I never really complain to the family. Every chemo circle has thrown a new ball at me! So this is just a bit of info for others starting out and I sure hope everything goes smoothly for…
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Wanting to tell the world to f**k off
I've been quiet here as I have been going through my treatment and dealing with ongoing crap from people I sometimes have the misfortune with dealing with. Status - since being diagnosed on 7 July 2015, undergoing a lumpectomy in August & second shaving with chemo port in September, I've completed my first 12 weeks of…
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Finished Chemo I want to lose the 10kgs I put on any suggestions
Hi Ladies and Gents, I finished Chemo on Monday yahoo, onto the next chapter on my journey. I want to get into a healthy lifestyle, the cancer council is offering a free 8 week yoga program, I've never done yoga before but I have always wanted to, I also help my hubby run an athletics club for which I am a level 1 coach…
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Soreness after lumpectomy
Hi All. I had my lumpectomy on 20 December. I had two lumps removed and four lymph nodes. Ever since the op my breast has been very sore. One of the incisions is pretty good but the other one is quite a large scar and lumpy and it is right by my cleavage and that is the one that is bothering me and also on the top of my…
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self massage
Hi ladies I have mild lymphodema in my boob and slightly in my arm as well. I have been self massaging twice a day now for close to 18 months now and starting to get a sore elbow from all the exercise my arm is getting. Has any one else experienced this and if so any ideas on what to do about it. Maryrose
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Arimidex
Good morning everyone I have been on Arimidex for a month joint pain seems to be the issue. I have read that tummeric can be helpful has anyone tried this. I brought some powder tummeric and thought when I got home if this was ok to take with Arimidex any feed back would be appreciated. Hope everyone is well today
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Dealing with cancer AFTER treatment - Trying to move on
I am going to have a rant here about something bugging me on facebook. I would love to know if I am over reacting or if any of you guys feel the same?! I finished active treatment on Halloween last year (almost a year out! whoohoo!) so I have been focusing on moving on and not letting the C word take over my life. It is…
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I Finished Chemo Yesterday
Hi Ladies and Gentleman, I did it yesterday was my last day of Chemo and it feels great, knowing the worst is over but I had mixed emotions because the nurses have been fantastic and I will miss them. I did 5 months and 1 week exactly but boy there were times I wanted to stop, I did 3 rounds of the 3 weekly AC, 12 weekly…
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Counselling
Can anyone recommend a counsellor or counselling service in Melbourne. I thought there might be some listed on breast cancer network but couldn't seem to find it. thanks Laura