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Today's Mantra
This meme was posted on Facebook today and all I can say is how true ... our individual journeys with breast cancer brings into our lives so many experiences beyond what we had ever imagined ... and my journey has only just begun. Time to really trust in the mystery of it all.
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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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Cancer stole my self love :(
Hi Ladies, hoping for some help. I was diagnosed in Feb with Stage 2B invasive BC and since then I've had a double mastectomy and have just finished my 6th and final round of TAC Chemotherapy. Treatment has been very tough as I'm sure all of you who've been through it can relate to, but the hardest thing for me has been…
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I'm back!
Well....I had a bit of a break from all things breast cancer and now after 8 months or so I'm feeling pretty great - and also wondering how everyone's getting on? My gorgeous husband & kids & I have just returned from a Sth Pacific cruise & a visit to Sydney which followed a trip to my oncologist for my scan results which…
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Focusing on the Positives
Gorgeous Saturday here in Adelaide after a drizzly morning - had a visit from a friend and we sat in the garden where I verbally processed yesterday's news, focusing on the positives: 1) The lymph nodes are clear 2) Tumour contained in one lump which was removed last week 3) Additional surgery is PRECAUTIONARY due to a few…
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anxiety, depression, tears +++++++++++++++++++++
Hi out there in BC land! I have just passed my 1st anniversary of BC. Like a lot of women I find the anxiety and worries hard to deal with. I did go to a councillor but didn't find it very helpful. I find the best people to talk to and share are friends who also have BC. That's my experience anyway, some may find it…
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Mammogram
Hi All, It's coming up 5 weeks since I completed 14 months treatment. Today I went for my first mammogram since I was diagnosed in April 2014. I was anxious going to the appointment as I was scared that it was going to hurt as I have some lymphodeama. That breast was fine but it hurt like hell where my port is. After the…
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Fear of recurrence - why now?
I'm currently 2.5 years cancer free, but all of a sudden I am finding it hard to deal with my fear of recurrence. I have never felt like this before. Every twinge of pain or ache makes my mind race but aside from that I'm looking the best I ever have and have never been so healthy. I don't know who to talk about this fear…
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doctor visit
Afternoon I hope everyone is good. Today I went for my check up with my breast surgeon. It was fantastic to walk out of there with a smile on my face. We chatted about my treatment and had a laugh, it only feels like yesterday she was telling me I had bc. It is now about 18 months since diagnised, it has been one of the…
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Facing Fear of Recurrence
Just a few thoughts. Sometimes I think that fear of recurrence is the biggest challenge to face, after bc diagnosis and treatment. It affects us all differently, at different times. When it preoccupies my thoughts, I try to put it in perspective and calmly remind myself that I am a survivor - before my head spins out of…
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Reflections - then and now!
Spent a bit of reflection time today. Just sharing a few ideas that have made a big difference in my life, during recovery from bc treatment- and beyond! My bc treatment included removal of some lymph nodes so post surgery lymphodoema was a big concern for me. Fortunately I had early contact with a "tuned-in" physio who…
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Flushes.......
Well, I have obviously not been on line here since June. I posted regarding my night time flushes. Thank you to all who have offered their help.... I have given up caffeine....still enjoy my wine. I sleep on flannelette sheets. If i have a drink of cold water, this adds fuel and I sweat even more and I am so hot!!! It…
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Lymphedema
Hi Everyone I haven't posted for a while but would like some advice. I am hoping to travel to Europe next year and am a bit concerned about flying and lymphedema. I have always had to do exercises and stretches with my arm when travelling within Australia. Hopefully I can break up the travel to Europe but would like any…
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Stages of improvement - reflection
I have been terrible at checking in here! So much time has passed and so many changes... I ended up feeling REALLY down and out after finishing treatment (31st of October last year) and found myself crying all the time. I got a phone call that my oncologist had recommended me for a 'rehab' course at the Epworth on the day…
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Two days out - nothing inspirational
In less than 48 hours I should be going through my lumpectomy which will then lead on to that long wait before the post-op "consultation" with my surgeon and discussion as to what the immediate future holds in store for me. What I know it won't currently hold in store is that Government 6 month position I went for last…