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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…
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Facial hair after chemo!
8 weeks past 16 chemo sessions & 2 weeks past 30 radiations, just started exemestane hormone treatment & on Herceptin until December. (Grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma, 7 positive nodes, extra nodal) Hair on head growing in with lots of grey, very little before I lost it :( But noticed lots of pale to dark fuzzy facial…
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An answer at last
good evening ladies, thought I would update my blog. I had a spine bone/marrow biopsie and xrays on hips, pelvis and spine on Monday, I was under the impression that I had extensive bone disease and changes in my spine marrow which they thought was breast cancer. Results are in, I don't have extensive bone disease but some…
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Aromasin after 5 years of tamoxifen
hi, just wanna ask if any of you have decided to stop medication after 5 years cancer free? I was on tamoxifen for 5 years & now have to take aromasin for another 5 years! I'm tired of it. I'm 55 yrs of age. My joints a aching. I'm also scared to stop. Any advice please.
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Motivation
Not sure who is motivating who here. This was my early morning 'hill walk' yesterday with some surprise exercise 'buddies' - my parents. I think exercising in nature helps me mentally as well as physically. Exercising with family and friends can really help you to reach your goals! Tomorrow is a hike in a local, beautiful…
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SYDNEY AND LOOKING FOR A WALKING GROUP OR SOCIAL
Just a thought. I have moved to Sydney and looking for ways to connect with new friends. If you live near me in Sydney and would like to go for a walk on a Wednesday or Thursday, let me know. Are there free groups, social groups, free exercise groups, yoga or pilates available near Rouse Hill or Stanhope Gardens? Just…
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Give it a chance
Hi everyone We all can see that there are obviously a few issues to sort with the new website. Change can be difficult to handle as we well know with the changes we all experience as a result of BC. I think we need to be mindful of what new members need at this time though. How must it feel to be connecting at this time…
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Free anxiety and depression resource
BCNA and beyondblue's new fact sheet Anxiety, depression and breast cancer is now available to download. This new resources helps to explain links between anxiety, depression and breast cancer. This factsheet includes information on * What are the signs of anxiety and depression? * Links between anxiety, depression and…
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Bundy Pam's Experience
Hi Everyone, So here is my story, summarised as much as possible. Im 7 months pregnant and find a lump, Do US Dr tells me its an abscess, I request fna even though the Dr said its not needed and 1 week later I am advised by a completely distraut Dr that I have Breast Cancer. I then go on to meet a wonderful team of Drs who…
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Bundy Pams Experience
Hi Everyone, So here is my story, summarised as much as possible. Im 7 months pregnant and find a lump, Do US Dr tells me its an abscess, I request fna even though the Dr said its not needed and 1 week later I am advised by a completely distraut Dr that I have Breast Cancer. I then go on to meet a wonderful team of Drs who…
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Glad this group exists
I've always had an issue with anxiety but managed it ok until my diagnosis in November 2014. Needless to say, the diagnosis sent me into a tailspin that landed me in the emergency department of my local hospital just days after my first chemo treatment. I've just had my 5th chemo treatment and am managing much better but I…
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Struggling with work!
Hi All I haven't blogged for a while. I've been busy trying to get my life back on track after finishing my treatment in September 2014. I have just started back at work a week ago and feeling so overwelmed with the workload. I work by myself in a school library and there is so much to do especially at the beginning of the…
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Long term abilities after implants
Hi all I had exchange to implants 9 weeks ago and I'm interested in joining a dragon boat team. Wondering whether anyone with implants is in a dragon boat team. My plastic surgeon said I should never specifically exercise my pecs, for ever more! That's because the muscles have been lifted from the chest wall and the…