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the Anniversary of my Diagnosis Day
7th January is the anniverary of my diagnosis one year ago It was the day when the senior radiologist Dr Jane Nuttall turned the screen away so I could not see what she was indicating to the younger one, and advised me that it was suspicious and to see my GP as soon as possible after the results were back. Her assessment…
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Away from home seeking treatment
I've flown down to Brisbane for a quick appointment arranged before Xmas to meet my radio oncologist today, then I fly back home to meet my medical oncologist, ooohhh this is a big week and I find myself a little anxious after all the information I'm about to be fed! As I live away from family and friends, staying with my…
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Myofafacial roller
Hi everyone, Hope you all had a great Xmas and are ready for the new year whatever that may bring. I received a great Xmas present its am myofascial roller I googled use of the roller and found some great exercises to release those pressure points. I was unable to do much rolling as my arms and shoulders are not what they…
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Merry Christmas
Time to put on the happy face and hope it starts to feel real... I have been so very tired...looking forward to the break over Christmas...but also wondering how many more I have... I know I should focus on the positive... Feeling aches, but not wanting higher dose morphine patches as I just fall asleep, and that is not…
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Yoga for Christmas wrapping marathon
Thank you Deanne and Robyn for your lovely feedback. Yesterday I spent the day busily wrapping all the Xmas presents, had to do them all, I hadn't shopped until Saturday was not ready for Xmas at all. I decided this year to get lots of little gifts for my family instead of the big practical ones, this meant more wrapping.…
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Merry Christmas
Merry Christmas to all my Pink Sisters, I'm starting annual leave tomorrow and am likely to be a little busy with the lead up to Christmas, I just wanted to take some time to refelct on the past couple of years that I have shared with this lovely group. Yesterday marked the 2nd anniversary of my initial breast surgery and…
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D Day
Morning, well today is the day...I get my results today post lumpectomy and sentinal node bioposy, feeling anxious today... Tania
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Yummy junk food!!!!!
Hello ladies :) I'm sure that Xmas day, especially for the people in the middle of treatment, creates a problem when it comes to what to eat! This is especially true if you have children, as you still want the day to be special for them. Not everyone has family around them on Xmas day, so the cooking falls back on them,…
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Starting over with exercise
Hi, I would like to share my experience of getting back on track with fitness with you all. I have just done my first Aqua class at the gym. I'm tired but not sore. It was quite a challenge to be in my bathers with only one boob but I must say it wasn't a problem because the water hid everything and I didn't feel too…
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down day
Well from day 1 ive had a great outlook on things, got through nearly everything on my own. Last week more even more good news, i start radiation on the 7th and it will be over on the 29th. BUT today i just fell apart. All i wanted to do was sit in a corner and cry, 4 hours later and im still struggling. I feel ive let my…
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Emotional
I'm just a blubbering mess today. Can't explain it. Crying over nothing. I'm over being strong for everyone else. I'm sick of having to justify how I feel. Everyone else is allowed to be cranky or rude for no reason why can't I.? I don't know why I'm extra sad today I just am. I think Shelly, my beautiful sister that died…
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Scans after Treatment
Just wondering if others have been offered Scans after finishing treatment. I thought I would have them on a yearly basis to check on things...but after speaking to my medical and radiation oncologists..they said NO!....mentioning that I need to stay vigilant and report any ongoing symptoms. Not even a blood test! This…
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Struggling to find motivation?
The latest edition of the e-newsletter is now available to read online! This edition has a delicious breakfast recipe for the warm summer mornings ahead. You’ll find strategies proven to help you tackle your goals and stay motivated and music tracks to get you up and moving! You can also read previous issues online via our…
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Time to Go
I have decided that I won't be contributing to these wonderful blogs on BCNA anymore - it has been really helpful over the past 18 months and I will always value the advice, enjoyed the good news, was sad at the not so good news and know that life can change in an instant but also feel very fortunate we live in a country…
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Something for those worried about fertility
Sorry if it's too much information, but l thought this may give a bit of hope for those ladies wanting to conceive after chemo. No, l'm not pregnant! But after 11 glorious months of being period free, they have decided to come back. I was told that if they hadn't returned after about 3 months since last chemo, there would…