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Support near you (support groups)
Having been asked in pms by a few members I thought the link below may be helpful to others also. You can type in the search bar your area and follow up from there, but I am not sure if these groups are running as usual now. Find services and support in your area (bcna.org.au)
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Strength after chemo treatment
hi, I’ve only had one chemo treatment and generally doing ok but I am feeling less strong overall and my bones hurt. I am wondering if I will get back to my strength after chemo?
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SHINE (The Sleep Health in Breast Cancer Study)
Hi Members, BCNA's Policy & Advocacy Team recently shared the below study which may be of some interest to you: SHINE (The Sleep Health in Breast Cancer Study-Evaluating the impact on psychological wellbeing and medication adherence) Researchers at the University of Strathclyde Sleep Research Unit in Glasgow (UK) are…
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Carpal tunnel
Hi there After 12 months on Letrazole with minimal side effects I have developed carpal tunnel sydndrome. It started slowly with my right thumb , I started wearing a splint at night as suggested by my GP but that didn’t make much difference. I have had one session of acupuncture and am going to have 4 weekly sessions to…
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Best Care Packages Idea please
I am 36 and will be having a mastectomy next Thursday, followed by chemo and radiotherapy.. I decided that I want to treat myself with one (or more) care packages for each step of my journey and somewhat relevant to each phase.. What are the best care packages you have bought/received or that are on your ‘wish list’??…
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Feeling very isolated
I am 35, and was diagnosed last year on July 12th with triple negative inflammatory breast cancer. I started AC double dose chemo on the 27th of July and then paclitaxal 21st of September. Early November it became clear the pacli had stopped being effective on the cancer in my breast so I was zoomed into surgery and had a…
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hormone sensitive
Doc has suggested an anti depressant but when I did some research it turns out that this anti dep is not recommended for those with hormone sensitive breast cancer, ( I talked to my oncologist who agreed). are there any anti depressants that don't have this issue ??
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Happy Body, Calm Mind Workshop - Counterpart
This could be worth looking into ..... https://counterpart.org.au/events/happy-body-calm-mind/
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Dark Humour is good for your health...
I joke around when I'm going through hard times, its just the person I am. I have a dark and quirky sense of humour that can leave some people perplexed, but for me, its an important way of coping. Scientific studies have shown the value of humour in hard times and I have given links to a few of them. If you feel like a…
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Tamoxifen = immune compromised?
So with the Covid booster shot announcement, I'm confused! I'm on tamoxifen. Didn't have rads or chemo. A quick google says tamoxifen doesn't effect the immune system - but why does it make me eligible for a covid booster? I'm mostly curious as I want to know if I should be living with an awareness of being…
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Encore Program in Brisbane north
YWCA is hoping to run the Encore program in the northern suburbs of Brisbane next year so are recruiting for 2 facilitators. The role is 3.5 hours a week for 8 weeks and we hope to run 3-4 programs a year (in term time). Please share this link with friends, family and contacts if you know someone who would be great for the…
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getting fit again
It is a lovely cold morning with overcast skies and I have just completed morning nine of my new get fit regime. After finding gyms that suited me far too expensive I searched alternatives. I found a free app that is amazing and you can do anything from 'only' stretches to a rigorous workout. I have been doing the…
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3 Breast Cancer Doctors who were diagnosed with BC discussing their treatment & how it changed them.
Check this out - it will be 2am 'our time' ..... but if you register - you get access to the video link afterwards. I have just registered & my 2 questions are Controlling the side effects of aches & pains from AIs (specially using medicinal cannabis oils) & My concerns with Drs dismissing the depth of mental and physical…
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Encore Program in Queensland
Hi I am the Queensland and Northern Territory coordinator for the YWCA Encore Program. I just wanted to let anyone know who is looking for a program, we still have availability in our Term 4 Brisbane, Toowoomba and Townsville programs. Please visit www.ywcaencore.org.au for days, times, locations and to register.
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Not coping well
Hi, I’m new to this. I have been getting fairly regular mammograms ect for years now due to strong family history of breast cancer. I’m 45 and have always looked after myself physically very well. No one aside from me had any issues until they were in their 50’s or 60’s. Aside from my great grandmother no one has had a…