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What helps you when you are down or stressed
Hey Ladies, Just thought I would put it out there.........you know me. There seems to be quite a few posts lately stating how people are depressed, sad, lonely, upset, stressed and all the other feelings and emotions we have to deal with in our lives either from just general life or because of the dreaded breast cancer. I…
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Free art therapy for cancer patients and carers.
For anyone who has cancer or is a carer living in the Hills area of Sydney,there are 2 art therapy groups about to start next week.They are organized by the Cancer Council and run by trained art therapists.Both groups will commence next Wednesday 30th April 11am to 130pm.If interested ,please ring cancer council,Sebastian…
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Digging a Hole with my Brain
This is not unexpected. Just about everyone that finishes treatment has head noise that sounds something like this: “I want to celebrate but I don’t feel like it. I’m still recovering from treatment. There’s the sweats and metal mouth and the peripheral neuropathy thanks to the chemotherapy, there’s the scar and the…
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Pink Sports Day - Registrations now open!
Hello everyone, This year has well and truly begun, and here at BCNA we’re preparing for a number of exciting events that will be happening over the next few months – one of which is our annual Pink Sports Day! 2014 marks the sixth Pink Sports Day event, which last year saw a whopping $435,000 raised by over 900…
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A Perfect Raspberry and Mango Sorbet
Five days before the end of my second 3wk TCH chemo cycle, I was in Sydney finishing a very tiring 4day training. After everyone left, I went for a long walk to Coogee Beach and back up to Randwick, ultimately nearly 6km. As I struggled up Alison Rd at about 6pm, I realised I needed to reward myself for my efforts. So I…
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Casting for a Cure
Hi everyone, does anyone have any experience with the "Casting for a Cure" program? It is popular in UK, USA and NZ and local fishing groups here in Tassie are keen to get on board. We have many waterways that are suitable and keen fly fishers who want to assist the ladies. It is good for lymphodema and I would like to…
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It's wonderful feeling better
For so long after the 3 surgeries in 14 days, the chemo, the radiation and then all of the complications that arose as a result of those treatments, it was a long time of feeling unwell. Now I feel well. I still have rib pain and I understand that will remain with me now for the rest of my life. If that's the worst of it,…
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FORGOT TO MENTION
Hey ladies Bet you didn't expect me back so soon. You don't hear from me and then I blast you with posts. I forgot to mention two things. One is that I have been doing an 8 week exercise course through Encore which is run free through YWCA/YMCA for anyone who has had breast cancer at any stage and any time. There are women…
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Last weekend before Chemo 3
Hello have not been on for a while. I went to the Perth afternoon tea last Sat and it was lovely to meet Mich,Chris, Lara and a few others but with Chemo Fog forget there names!!! Well I have been up and down with mood swings and not looking forward to it all starting again on Monday. My tumur is shrinking which is very…
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Yoga for breast cancer recovery
Please see my website for all current offerings under 'services' yoga. Http://mccalebhealth.com.au.
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2nd gym session
Hi everyone .I had my second session at LifeHouse gym class yesterday:) It was the best,and we were challenged even more,by heavier weights,more resistance on the machines,and new exercises.I left there absolutely drenched in perspiration but feeling so happy.:) To add to my getting back to normal,my husband and I had 2…
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The cost of a healthy diet
Since diagnosis I have really concentrated on including lots of fresh fruit and vegetables in my diet. I buy organic where possible and this costs a bit more. It is interesting the reasons that people come up with for not buying food that is good for you. Expense is often mentioned. As I was going through the check-out the…
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My Breast Cancer Journey
My cancer journey started in August of 2011, two days after my 46th birthday! I wasn't a regular breast checker or had utilised the early detection mammogram network. I had mammograms before don't get me wrong, but I always passed those with flying colours. NEVER imagining I would develop an early breast cancer. Besides…
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Exercise!
Hi ladies:) Yesterday,I had my first of 5 sessions in one of the gym classes that has started up at LifeHouse ,with the exercise physiologist.There was myself and 2 other ladies.We all had different stories and treatments,but of course the one common thread was cancer.I had the best time,and we were all happily exhausted…
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Pending Fringe Party
I often wonder as each month goes by, if I will remember to hop on here and say what is going on, because the further away from treatment, the more you want to forget and move on. However, I am still happy to be of help to those who want to read from one of the "Survivors". The two greatest things for me were loss of my…