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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…
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Need to connect
Hi new to the site in need of reassurance that what I'm experiencing is normal , I am on my last week of radiation, everyone is so happy for me, thinking that I am relieved to be finishing. Truth is I'm fearful of the thought of returning to my old life, I know I am not the same person I was, I can't bare to voice this to…
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Learning the Breathe again
After my "melt down" the other day, I update my other blog which can be found here with more thoughts on my progress through the seven gates. Today is a better day. Today I am learning to breathe again. I am learning that not every step forward is actually resulting in a step backwards and then a twist to the side, and if…
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Getting investigated for new diagnosis in the other breast and living with advanced disease
Hi everyone I've just had routine scans along with mammogram in the left remaining breast. Mammogram results suggest DCIS. I'm getting a referral to breast specialist. But what happens under these circumstances ? Will they leave the breast intact or remove it? I'm worried about it going to my lymph nodes and having to…
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What Next!
Here I am 1 year after finishing my treatment for early triple negetive Breast Cancer, I should be close to having my life back, but I'm not even close. Since finishing my treatment in September 2014 I've had to deal with other health issues for my tongue, arm, and especially my ear, and now severe indigestion problems.…
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Just because you had a nightmare doesn't mean you should stop dreaming.
When I was in treatment it was one day at a time, one foot in front of the other. You focus on the present because contemplating the short term, with all the impending treatment, makes you want to run screaming to the nearest wardrobe and lock yourself away. Contemplating the long term future starts with ‘will I even have…
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Osteoporosis
Hello ladieees!!! I went yesterday for my first bone density scan,after my osteo diagnosis one year ago.My T scores this time last year were all between 3 and 4. They are now between 2 and 3!!! This is partly due to my prolia injections,but also my diet and regular exercise.I feel very relieved and happy,and it makes me…
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hi I haven't posted since last week
Hi Ladies, I had my anc on the 29/7 and I was in hospital for 5 days and I didn't realise just how much harder this surgery was going to be on me emotionally I have more down days than up days last night I cried myself to sleep as it all happened so fast it's been like a whirlwind and sometimes when I'm alone I get so sad…
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Getting out in Nature
Making the most of the break in the weather I went for a walk with a woman who I do exercise training with to the local conservation park - Morialta Falls. Being only a couple of weeks out from surgery, I am mindful that I need to really look after myself and not get sick. However being out in nature for a couple of hours…
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getting active
Hi all I have joined a gym. Thought it would be good to go on the way home from work. First day of work today after being on holidays for 6 weeks and thought I would be tired from work so would not go to gym but I did go thinking if I am going to make a habit of going to the gym after work I should start off the way I want…
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Need to connect
hopefully here to get advice from friends with the same anxieties and experience, this is the first time I have reached out for help . I didn't feel so alone as I do now that I am coming to the end of treatment.