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This weeks inspiration
Sending you all a big cuddle, Trace ??????
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AC Taxol and everything
Hi all appt with oncologist today my last AC tomorrow (apparently my cells are shot so 10 percent lower dose) that brings me then to weekly taxol for which most say its easier - lol I hope this is true but would love truthful answers. My thyroid is now a lump more bloods - is this common it's not hurting but it's…
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Sports Bra Questions
Hi, I was just wondering if anyone can recommend a good sports bra for running in that I could put a prothesis in? I bought one and it is so uncomfortable I feel like I won't be able to run again. My girlfriend mentioned that Stella Mccartney had one for adidas, but I can't find any information. Thanks so much. I would…
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Stretch
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with breast cancer the end of March 2015. I had a lumpectomy early April. While doing that they found some precancerous activity in that breast, so they have decided to do a mastectomy hopefully in November. In the meantime I have been having chemo since April and just finished nearly 3 weeks…
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3rd cycle down, start the docetaxel in two days
Since my 2nd cycle I have been pretty unwell, spent a week in bed, head spinning. Managed to get up and finally get back to work after two weeks. My head still spins, I can't lay down to sleep or it spins so badly that I feel like I'm falling through the bed. It's awful. Up until now I have managed to stay positive, but…
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The old mill, my latest artwork
Hi Everyone, this is a painting that I finished today. One of our old timber mills in the area. Hope that you like it, Trace ????
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Having a bad day!
How to get over this feeling of frustration while waiting, waiting, waiting for appointments. Where to go when you don't know if what's being done is what should be done! Who to ask when what you read should happen isn't what actually happens during appointments with professionals! Whether to put up and shut up because…
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Game Changes when Living with Advanced Breast Cancer
Hi, my name is Karen, I am 57 years old, married and mother of 2 adult boys and have lived with HER2 Advanced Breast Cancer for 9 years. As we are acknowleging peopel with Advanced Breast Cancer on th 13th of this month, I thought I'd put down some thoughts. Hereunder are my musings with regards to events during my journey…
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Feeling ugh isolated
ah dear little ms positive has left the building. 3rd AC last Tuesday one of those to go little injection last Wed ( yep those white cells packed up ) then 12 taxols weekly then 12 of radio feeling crappy still I hate to type it but I feel like telling them to stop treatments. I recognise I'm almost half way through chemo…
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Panic Attacks
hi Everyone i am almost 18 months past the BC diagnosis. Left mastectomy and no chemo or radiation , so very lucky on that front. Now , am being hit with panic attacks. Have a check up in two days so perhaps I am subconsciously worried about it. Does anyone one have any advice on how best to deal with these symptoms of…
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After treatment
Hello everyone I'm coming up to 4 years since diagnosis which ironically was on pink ribbon day- mastectomy, ancillary clearance, 6 months chemotherapy and 6 weeks radiotherapy. It's hard to comprehend that this actually happened. As we can all relate, a full on whirlwind. After 12 months of treatment and holding down a…
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FRSUSTRATED!!!
This is the third time I have sat down to catch up with all the ladies who have ABC, the first two times I had nearly finished writing and both times have lost the lot!!! if it happens again, thats it, Im sorry but I will no longer even try. Anyway on a happier note, the reason for this is to say hi to every one and just…
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Getting my zen back
Hi all Do you sometimes get overwhelmed? I know for me there are times when everything is just a bit too much and I struggle. Maybe it was precipitated this time with my second 6mth check-up. My beast surgeon was extremely complementary about my recon and gave me the all clear for 12 months... I should be happy right. I am…
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Back on track
Hi Everyone, now my active treatment of chemo and rads has finished, I started with a personal trainer today. It felt so good to start physical exercise again, as I used to be really active prior to my mastectomy. I tried to keep walking while undergoing treatment, but had a lot of days where I was too unwell to leave the…
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Drains are out... and Chemo start date is 7th Oct
Today was a good day for me... drains are out and surgeon stated I have healed remarkably well nill infections - never to under-estimate good nutrition again for sure! Yay to my daily green juice :-) Chemo start date set for 7th Oct .. Boo ... Linda