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finished AC, just starting taxol
I have just had my first dose of Taxol and am nervous how it will go. I have 11 doses to get through and would appreciate a little encouragement of how to manage this best. I am nearly two hours away from my treatment hospital so sometimes feel a bit isolated. I look forward to any thoughts, thanks Chrisbeachside
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Anxiety and depression
Hi Kathleen, I think it's a great idea to start up this blog about anxiety and depression - as it certainly needs to be addressed. I myself suffer from panic attacks and I have a couple of people tell me "to just get over I". I wish it was that simple. I find that when I am tired I am worse. Good on you for starting on…
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Building muscle
Hi Everyone, As some of you know I am currently training for a Charity Challenge and as part of this I am spending more time exercising and trying to build muscle. I have had assistance from a physio as to how to do this progressively without straining or hurting myself. As the Challenge involves walking up very steep…
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Mild anxiety
I went to see councillor to see how i am trveling with everything, she told me i hve mild anxiety which i guess doesn't surprise me. I am finding that as the days go by i am retreating into my shell and not wanting to go out. I have had two surgeries for a lump and clearing of a margin, all good news which makes me more…
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Weight Loss
Hi Everyone, I was wondering if any of you ladies had the same 'problem' as I am having. Before I start let me tell you I am 5'6 and weigh 88 kilos. I am a pretty standard size 14.I am not tiny, but I excercise most days and I did consider myself healthy. A little chubby maybe. When I went for my chemotherapy education,…
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Getting your confidence back
Hi everyone Being diagnosed with cancer was probably the biggest blow to my self-confidence that I've ever had. To lose that feeling of security that you have about your health, not to mention all the physical changes that surgery and treatment bring. It is a real struggle to hang onto your identity, the ideas you had…
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Femara and weight loss
Hey my luvlies I have a question?? Is there anyone out there who has been on Femara and been able to lose weight? If so I would love for you to share you wisdom of how you managed to do this. Thanks in advance. Luv today, tomorrow and always, Mich xoxoxoxoxoxo
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Arm recovery help!
I am now almost a year after radiation and on Lyrica for nerve pain and was wondering how others cope with this pain and just how long before the pain goes away. Also I have tried stretching etc. but find that it all just aggreviates the pain . I wake with stiffness which I can deal with but then that stiffness turns into…
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Health and wellbeing
We all know that healthy eating combined with regular exercise can improve our overall health and wellbeing, so we wanted to open up a discussion about it! * Introduce yourself and give us a little insight into your health and wellbeing and the goals you have set. * Share some tips for combating fatigue * What music keeps…
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My Pink Wig
Its been about six months since my last round of chemo. Like many, the idea of losing my hair almost seemed harder to face than losing my breast even though it grows back. (The hair that is!) For me, the worst thing about losing my hair was how public it made my illness. Mainly I just wanted to get on with the treatment…
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Pink Pedal Challenge 2015
Limited places are still available for the Pink Pedal Challenge 2015 - departing this October! This is your chance to join a team of breast cancer survivors and supporters on the trip of a lifetime! The Pink Pedal Challenge is a cycling adventure, which sees the team ride from Vietnam to Cambodia, observing the changing…
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Tamoxifen, Aromatase Inhibitors, low thyroid function
For anyone on Tamoxifen or Aromatase Inhibitors suffering depression, anxiety, or weight gain it may be worth having your thyroid tested. Here is link to medical journal I have quickly found. http://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/9587161 I have tried Aromatase Inhibitors and on Tamoxifen up until 2 weeks ago. What I…
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Self image
Hi everyone, I'm new to the LLL group but I would like to share my story and ask a few questions. I was diagnosed with DCIS in September and a had mastectomy at the end of October on one side. I will be having my other breast removed and reconstruction in March. I did not need to have any other treatment no chemo or radio…
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Find out how Robyn W keeps active and staying well!
Many of you will know Robyn W from the Online network - She may have given you a warm welcome when you first joined or commented on one of your blog posts :-) In the latest issue of the Active and well e-newsletter Robyn W share's her story of keeping active and well after her diagnosis of breast cancer. The new Active and…
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IVF.....What should I do?
I am currently waiting to begin 6 cycles of TCH, after having a lumpectomy on 6 Jan. After quite a bit of agonizing, i have decided to go ahead with a cycle of IVF. My problem is I just cant seem to feel confident with my decision either way. Im terrified of the.potential consequences of delaying chemo, not to mention…