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Hello
Hi everyone, I thought I would introduce myself to this group. I love keeping fit and active so I thought this is a good place to start. I'm a total newbie so excuse me while I fill you in. I guess there are no pre requisites to this gig. I believe in keeping an open dialogue as I live in a fairly remote location of Sarina…
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Find out how Deanne keeps active and staying well!
Most of you would have seen Deanne in and around the online network - she may have even welcomed you when you first joined :-) In the latest issue of the Active and well e-newsletter Deanne share's her story of keeping active and well after her diagnosis of breast cancer. Hear some of her tips on how she does it and how…
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I cant believe its been 12 months...
Hi Everyone. Ive logged on to see you all. I hadnt forgotten you but I put myself in a "semi" denial state as it was the only way for me to put Cancer in another part of my brain for a while. I had my first "cancerversary" on the 26th September. Can you believe its been 12 months? Today I had my first mammogram and…
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Update 12 mths post dx
Holy Crap, I'm like one week away from being 12 mths post ILC diagnosis; talk about a whirlwind! Since Oct 28, 2013 I've had: Lumpectomy, 18 wks Chemo (FEC then Paclitaxel), Bilateral mastectomy with immediate recon (expanders - now 700mls in each) and 23 of 25 rads sessions completed. Have started Tamoxifen but am on a…
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Jandy Lee
Hello everyone, my name is Janet and I was recently diagnosed with early breast cancer, found by mammogram in July. Three weeks ago I had lumpectomy surgery, with good and bad news pathology results: good, no cancer in the lymph nodes, bad, I have HER2 type and have to have treatment which is being decided on this week.…
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New Group for young women, mums.
Calling out for other young women to join in conversation and sharing ideas and experiences that may us get through breast cancer and treatment and coping with our busy lives with work, partners, friends and young families. I feel that I am not represented out there (early 40's young family) and hope to connect with others…
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Find out how Deanne keeps active and staying well!
Most of you would have seen Deanne in and around the online network - she may have even welcomed you when you first joined :-) <img…
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Drowning in anxiety and fear
Hi everyone. This is is my first blog ever and one that I am both keen to write in the hope of gaining some support and release from the emotional pain but that I am also fearful of writing as it makes my diagnosis real. I was diagnosed yesterday with breast cancer. At this stage they are unsure if it is in my lymph nodes…
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Physical activity events coming up around Australia
I found this handy physical activities event calendar last week and wanted to share it with you all - http://exerciseismedicine.org.au/active-workplaces/events It might be a good tool to guide some activity goal setting over the next few months. I would love to hear from anyone who has a goal they are working towards e.g.…
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4 weeks today!
Well here goes for my very first post! 4 weeks ago today I underwent a mastectomy and I'm feeling fine!!! In fact, I tried on my Berlei bra for the first time this morning and felt that I looked back to normal, whatever that is.....I received my first copy of The Beacon today and identified with so much in it. I feel so…
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partner driving me crazy maybe TMI but need to vent
My partner is driving me crazy, he is a fair bit younger than me, and very healthy in the bedroom department lol, wasnt sure how to put it, i`m just not that interested anymore, its been just over a month since my mastectomy, i start chemo on the 24/10. sex is the furthest thing from my mind, he told me last night i`ve…
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Emotional impact of a breast cancer diagnosis
With quite a few new members and a fair bit of discussion around the emotional impact of a breast cancer diagnosis - I thought you might want to check out (if you havn't already) the 'Emotional wellbeing' section on our website. * You can find more information here: www.bcna.org.au/living-breast-cancer/emotional-wellbeing
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Reflecting
I've spent the last few months reflecting on the past year....this week marks 12 months since my Mums funeral - followed 3 days later by my mastectomy; when I look back on this time it is more like a dream than my previous perfect life! I have felt the need to be alone...which is hard when you have kids and no family close…
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The next step!
I am now 5 weeks post surgery and beginning my first chemo treatment this coming Tuesday (7/10/14). Am approaching this process optimistically, but aware that it's going to be yet another challenging time. I read other people's blogs about how sick they've been but know that we just have to face it anyway - one day at a…
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Update since finishing treatment in June !!!
I saw my breast surgeon yesterday and my lymphoedema physio today and they are both happy with my progress. The surgeon has now booked me in for my next annual mammogram and ultrasound which will be in January 2015. The breast lymphoedema is under control but I now have to wear a compression bra for afew months too. Manual…