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Where to after cancer?
Hi all - just wanted to share this link with you: http://www.wherewegonow.com/ Having done the cancer 'trip of a lifetime', been through some serious back problems and 2 cataract operations in the last 18 months, I was looking forward to some plain and enjoyable sailing! Instead, I fell in a heap just recently. I think I…
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Post bilateral Mastectomy advice
Hello all, I am new here today and am seeking support from others as I don't think I am doing as well, mentally or physically as I am expected to do or expect of myself.. I had a bilateral mestectomy on 13/2/13 following Padgets Disease of the Nipple with secondary high risk DCIS in situ as I have a form of haemophilia…
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Active and well e-newletter - November issue
The new Active and Well monthly e-newsletter is out! The latest Active and well after breast cancer e-newsletter is now available to download (see below) - this issue has information on: * Steps for healthy eating * BCNAs Steph Fletcher on confidence, health and wellbeing * Hear from Felicity Capaldo YWCA Encore program…
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How to keep fit for free in Melbourne
For those who are interested in what is around Melbourne in form of exercise and well being but don't know or have forgetten - After much reseearch I have participated in / enroled in at least 3 FREE exercise / pilates / physio / yogo / support etc programs that have / are / will keep me sane over the next few months while…
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Yay!
Went for my three month check and my left arm is smaller than my right arm again! Loosing a little more weight (only a kilo), daily exercise and daily self massage has my arm shrinking down that little bit more. They feel that if things keep going well that I will be able to reduce the massage down to every second day. My…
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Mental health
After the surgery in october 2013 I did go to a mood group and was refered to a Psychologist I had ongoing mental problems dealing with bc totally alone, my partner left after two years of the first diagnosis in 2000, this has destroyed my trust in people, I have become a recluse these last few years, I had thought once…
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Fitness Ideas
Hi all, I have just joined this online group but I am also a member of the breast reconstruction group. Good news is that after 6 months post surgery - 2nd and hopefully last - (I had a single mastectomy and DEIP reconstruction) I am keeping fit and healthy (but some pain still on tummy site where fat removed). Fortunately…
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Clean Eating
Hi, have just joined the group to find others that are like minded with eating good food. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in early October and have had removal of lump and 9 lymph nodes. Next step is chemo and radiation therapy. I had changed my way of eating at the beginning of the year - weaning myself off sugar and…
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Read, watch and try :-)
Hi all, Healthy eating and physical activity has significant benefits for general health and wellbeing. I thought I would share some great resources that I have come across to watch, read and try when keeping active and staying well. Read The benefits of incidental exercise Read Michelle Bridges on incidental exercise…
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Healthier Christmas Treats
Hi everyone, Since my diagnosis, my daughter has introduced us to 'raw' foods. They are simple to make and full of healthy ingredients like nuts and fruit. With Christmas fast approaching finding healthy options can be hard so I thought I would share a couple of our recipes. The first one is my daughter's creation, the…
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Smoothies:)
Hello beautiful ladies!! This is a totally 'BC unrelated' post. This morning at about 7.00am our door bell rang. I wasn't expecting anyone at that hour, so when I opened it there was a huge box wrapped in blue plastic, addressed to me!! I unwrapped it, and there was a NUTRI BULLET blender!! Just like the one on the TV. I…
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lcv
Hi I woke up yesterday morning to a shock!! I got my period after not having one since May 2013 (stopped getting them half-way through chemo). I have been taking Tamoxifen since finishing radiation in Oct 2013 and have been doing my best trying to cope with menopausal symptoms plus side effects from Tamoxifen such as sore…
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New BCNA breast cancer & exercise booklet!
Hi all, A while back I noticed a few of you were blogging about exercise after your diagnosis. I thought I would let you know that BCNA has just launched our new Breast Cancer and Exercise booklet for women. It aims to help you incorporate exercise in your day-to-day lives, and includes practical tips to help you stay…
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Just a little vent
Hi ladies, I just needing to vent! I had a crappy sleep last night went to work and had a crappy day at work. Today is just crappy! Going out for dinner tonight to catch up with a old friend, time to sit down and have a drink and relax and hope I sleep tonight. Sorry so negative better tomorrow xx
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A Question re Exercise
Hi to all the lovely members of the 'Get active and keep well' group. My name is Simone, and I am new to the group. I have added my photo and story to My Profile, as a way of introduction. I am also new to joining the network, so am hoping this is the right way to go about this! I am due to have a bilateral mastectomy next…