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Learning to make Lemonade
There is a somewhat corny preverbal phrase that states: "When life gives you lemons, make lemonade." According to the all wise Wikipedia, this phrase was initially coined by Christian anarchrist (ie, political theologian) writer Elbert Hubbard in an obituary he wrote in 1915 for actor Marshall P Wilder. Entitled The King…
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Still Alive and Kicking
It has been a long time since I posted anything here. So much happening all the time that I really have had to stop and sit down and write this short blog. It's almost 5 years since my diagnosis and have just had the mammogram and ultrasound. Hope they will be fine again and can go and have my new tattoo to celebrate it's…
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Heart Foundation Walking
Ladies, I am a keen walker and joined the many ladies that did the walking at the National Summit 2015, it was a great start to the mornings. I walk with two Heart Foundation Walking groups in S A and it is a wonderful experience. It is a great way to get fit and make new friends, Di
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Last Chemo today
Hi Everyone, had my last chemo today, and so chuffed that this hurdle is nearly over. It was Docetaxel, so I'm just waiting for the upset tummy and the muscle and joint pain that will come in a couple of days. I wore my sequinned slippers and my favourite lipstick. The oncology staff all gave me a cuddle, they are…
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Jenny M
has anyone had trouble with tamoxifen and bowel movements? Is constipation a side effect?
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tumor markers
bone secondaries since 2012 cea has creeped up to 10 my onglogist rang me and she said she isn't worried ca 125 tumor perfect I seemy onglongist Tuesday she had no time to to ring me yesterday but she said everything isok for some reson worried . can anyone please help help thankyou I hope everyone is travelling well god…
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I want to change my lifestyle
Hi Ladies, I'm now 1 week post surgery and I get my results from my surgery next week, I'm feeling great and I'm sort of starting to come to terms with my new body but I suppose it takes time. I now want to eat healthier can you give me any Gluten Free suggestions as I know I have to build up my energy for whatever lies…
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Active and Well#bcnasummit2015
Joining the 30,000 kms challenge today. Sign up !!
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Yummy Vegie Curry - soul food & winter warmer
Hi Ladies, As the weather has been so cold in Melbourne recently, I thought I would share this yummy family favourite. It is a recipe that I made up one Sunday afternoon and now is a standard winter warmer. One of my daughters calls this 'soul food'. This is a throw in a good large pot on the stovetop recipe. I use my big…
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THANKYOU
Hello all Just got home from work a while ago. Down in the dumps. Got on the BCNA site and 1hr later got up and washed my sheets (I noticed the sun is shining and a lovely breeze) and got some sewing out and have cut and sewed a patchwork block!! And got on the treadmill (it was actually still on from last night - member…
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Summit
One more day getting excited, not sure what to expect but I'm sure I will come home with lots of information. The weather is not the best but we are in Melbourne where we can have every season in 1 day. I'm still trying to warm up as I have just got back from Hawaii and it was sooo hot there. looking forward to meeting…
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Mouth taste
hi all, hope everyone is well, just thought I would mention, that awful taste you get in our mouth, well I have found that anything sweet actually makes it worse, has anyone else found this as well??? Glynnis xx
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Eleven years on and non cancer complications surface!
Recently I have been experiencing crippling and excruciating right sided lower back (buttock) and groin pain on the opposite side of my Left mastectomy, which was performed in June 2004. To help me since this started at Easter this year I have been prescribed many types of anti inflammatory medication, cortisone,…
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Time to re start
.. Tomorrow is my start date of a new attempt at fitness and better health.. Yep it's May 4th! I realised a little while ago I was struggling but didn't really tackle it.. Figured it was just the tamoxifen. Now 3 weeks after seeing my wonderful oncologist, I'm feeling much brighter and I'm off the tamoxifen for 8 weeks.…
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So tired..
Hi everyone I am now two weeks post my last lot of chemo- 4 sessions of AC followed by weekly taxol. I cannot believe how tired I am. I feel worse fatigue wise than I did in the middle if it. I usually walk 4 to 5 km a day, but this morning could not face it. My legs ache, my bones ache and I feel like I have aged…