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A way to practice mindfulness
We’ve created stunning mandala illustrations to help you exercise mindfulness, drawing on your creativity as you fill the spaces with colour. A mandala is a simple way to focus on being in the present moment. - See more at: https://www.bcna.org.au/health-wellbeing/bcna-mandala/#sthash.woTUsx5h.dpuf We’ve created stunning…
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A new chapter
Hi girls it's been such a while since ive chatted to you guys. I've been trying to dig myself out of a rut the last few months been quite down, along with my other illness PRV which is a form of leukemia, I now am on oral chemo daily possibly forever and that has zapped all my oomph. 3 weeks ago I shut the door at work…
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Fitness groups near McKinnon
Hi! I am very keen to improve my fitness and keep up a regular exercise regime, as it is now proven that this would prevent breast cancer recurrence. Does anyone know of any personal training groups or fitness exercise groups close to McKinnon in Melbourne? I am not one who is motivated enough to exercise on my own, and…
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Cold and Flu
After my first hair cut, it has grown back more like it used to be. Oh well, the curls were nice while they lasted!
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Genetic Testing - All Clear
Finally got results back from genetic testing. Found to have no mutation of the PTEN gene. Told that having had 3 different, unrelated cancers and wide family history of unrelated cancers is just a matter of bad luck. So I won't be buying lotto tickets in the hope of winning it big as it seems I already have - I beat…
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And more decision making; how much more of this can I take!
I am really sorry that this is not one if my normal flarey blog posts but everything is taking its toll on me and my head is just so overwelmed with emotions, information, thoughts, etc....... So it is Tuesday, November 17, we have been to the oncologist and this is the news! The cancer has been removed, there is no…
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the mind is a powerful thing
Hi to all the inspirational ladies I am going to share a personal story that dominated my week. My partner had an ultrasound of his manly bits this week due to having some pain down there. When he got home from this experience i noticed his films on the table and asked whether he had a look at them. He was under the…
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It is the little things ......
Hi Ladies Having read 'Butt Naked' by Ne and the lovely responses I am reminded that the little things in life do bring us pleasure and hope. Having had a lot of bad times recently it is the happy memories which have kept me going. How about everyone think of one small memorable thing - whether it be something seen in…
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Comfortable Lingerie
Good morning ladies Firstly, a BIG THANK YOU to Robyn W for recommending the el cheapo $12 crop top pocket bra from Best n Less. Finding a store during the weekend I bought 2 bras to try. They have a great range, ever so feminine. Remove their thin filler and in goes your prosthesis. I did need to buy a larger size to get…
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Radiation
hi ladies hope all is well with you all, can anyone who has done radiation tell me whether it is ok to go swimming? I'm on to treatment number 12 tomorrow. Wishing everyone a happy Sunday, Glynnis ??????????????
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Fertility Options-Advise
Hi ladies!! (apoligies for long post) I am really hoping for some advise and would like to here of other peoples experiences with fertility. I was diagnoised with grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma (has been removed). but I have hormone positive DCIS. I have been told that I will need chemo, anti hormone theraphy and…
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dealing with risking fertility due to chemo
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with BC back in February. As you all know, it was a huge shock and a deeply depressing time as I waited for my surgery (mastectomy of left breast). We thought that perhaps I had caught it early, surgery would be the only treatment. However, after the biopsies came in, I need to do chemo- more…
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I need to stay happy and polite
sisters give me the strength to not abuse anyone ?? I have not even reached my fourth week since left mastectomy and Lat Dorsi reconstruction and have really bad necrosis and it's like I'm holding my family and extended family back from living their everyday normal lives!and my goodness they let me know!with the "you…
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The healing wonders of nature
Hello Ladies Living in a very dry rural area we feel really blessed to have had 24 mls of rain overnight (so far this year we have had less than 300 mls). This will help the brown paddocks, help our wildlife and top up our water tanks. It has been a great morale booster for me. I yearn to live by the sea but this is a good…
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The journey begins – The surgeon!
So it was a flying visit to the Breast Assessment Clinic to pick up all of my results for the surgeon, and before I knew it we were sitting in the waiting area of the surgeon’s office. I was as nervous as anything and, unfortunately, we had to wait about 40 minutes which did not help my nerves in any way, shape or form.…