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Pregnant at 45 with long-awaited child & then diagnosed with cancer
After trying to start a family for more than 8 years, I was extraordinarily lucky and blessed to conceive at the age of 45 through the generosity of an egg donor and the use of IVF. My husband and I were overjoyed and thrilled to share our baby news as a Christmas gift to our friends and family in December 2014.…
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anxiety
Hi, I have just joined this group. I finished my treatment chemo and radiation by mid September (now on tamoxifen) But now I find I am more anxious than I ever was during the treatment! Small things worry me, things that would usually never bother me. I have had a couple of dreams where I have been re diagnosed with…
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2015 BCNA National Summit
Yay! I am so excited as I have been accepted to attend it in Melbourne. It will been great to catch up with all of you who also has been lucky to have been accepted. I so look forward to learning more about the BCNA and to be able to forward it onto the community! Cheers Michelle :)
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In denial
Hi ladies, I joined this group quite some time ago and have been reading the posts but not blogging myself. If I'm really honest, I have been in denial. I am nearly 12 months post treatment, I take Arimidex daily. My sex drive is nil, zero, zilch, nada. My loving partner has been so patient and understanding and he…
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The beyondblue National Roadshow
Hello, Some of you may have heard about or even seen the beyondblue bus touring around your local area on their National Roadshow. I just wanted to let you know that the roadshow is now currently touring around Victoria until May 2015. The Roadshow provides a chance for people to pick up free beyondblue information…
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Just getting up
Somedays my boys it's hard to get up. It's just hard to get up and out of bed. I'm slowing weaning myself off of the steroids I have been on for pain relief. I am switching it up a little and giving this body (and swollen face) a break, but the process is draining, and sleep inducing (hello sleeping until noon everyday!)…
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Meeting babies
Hi everyone. I'm just laying here late tonight thinking about what a shitty run we've all had. Life wasn't meant to be like this and I still have many miserable days just thinking about the life challenges I have had to face in the last nearly two years. On the upside, I have many beautiful shining days too looking at my…
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10,000 steps and counting ;)
As the title suggests that's what I am now doing EVERY day! I have always tried to keep reasonably active. At times since my first diagnosis (yes had a little hiccup recurrence 3 years ago) 5 years ago I have really struggled with the chemo induced early menopause symptoms. However, I am a firm believer in use it or lose…
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My breast surgeon made me fell like a burden to Health system
Hello everyone ..I need some help ..a little background info about me I am 60 yrs old I found a lump a few weeks ago ..I have had the biopsy done breast cancer was confirmed and yesterday had a consult with a surgeon ..today I still feel shell shocked ..maybe I was naive but I thought I got choices ..I didnt ..I wanted a…
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Hello, welcome and HOORAY!
Hello! I just wanted to send a warm welcome to some of our newest members. If you feel comfortable, please feel free to introduce yourself to our special group! I was so excited to see that we have hit over 100 members!!! I really hope our little community continues to grow. I also wanted to share our latest issue of the…
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Keep the lippy on !
had my first chemo 2 days ago. Waves of nausea and needing some Nanna naps, but otherwise ok. I made a vow at the beginning of this experience to keep the lippy on and keep smiling. So far so good
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GOOD NEWS
Great news today . My Oncologist has told me that there is now no sign of cancer in my body at this time. So pleased and I thank my Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ for this result. I have been dealing with Breast cancer and then extensive liver breast cancer metastasis with multiple lesions throughout my liver. They have all…
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Living not just surviving
Why will I be on my way to Base Camp on Mt Everest in 4 weeks time?Check out the journal article 'Climbing a mountain to beat breast cancer' at aboveandbeyondcancer.org The videos under the Be Inspired section are amazing and very inspiring. It says it all! ??Deanne xxx
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Chemo Finished
Hi all just finished 18 weeks of neoadjuvant chemotherapy! Now I'm waiting on a date to have my surgery for a double mastectomy and reconstruction, followed by 6 weeks of radiation. My oncologist put me on Tamoxifen a week ago and all I have done today is cry. I thought i would be doing cartwheels when my chemo finished…
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My Personal Update
First time navigating the new network - so far so good! Updating mainly for myself. Genetic testing - 2nd lot of paperwork received (a lot of trees died for that lot of paperwork), completed and sent back. Now waiting for actual appointment letter. Head - March MRI all clear - have to wait till next year and if still no…