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Three years on...
It's been a while since I have been to this site. Had my three year diagnosis anniversary on the 10th December,2013. It was a busy day at work so the day just came and went. I had my private thougths about the day but didn't talk to anyone about it. I usually make a celebratory donation to the cancer council- haven't done…
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Help... Psychiatrist needed for my husband who now has depression
anyone know of or seen a good psychiatrist my husband has depression because of all the worry now and wants to end our marriage please help x
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Up, then down
Hi ladies, I don't know what happened. 3 days ago I posted that my hair was cut and I went out with my scarf, all was good. I was 'owning it'. Now it's 3.30am and I haven't been able to get to sleep. Looked in the mirror tonight and thought 'wow, i look like crap!' I was never a beauty, but now with barely any hair and…
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going back to work
Hi I just wanted to find out what is the average time, for women who have had the experience not from doctors, for a woman to go back to work following: * a lumpectomy & sentinel node biopsy followed by another surgery a week later to take more tissue out. * when i start my chemo: can I work during the treatment period? *…
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Mindfulness meditation
Came across this article which is an excellent introduction to mindfulness meditation. http://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/danny-penman-phd/mindfulness-meditation-reduce-pain_b_4356325.html I have an earlier book Danny Penman coauthored with Mark Williams called Mindfulness: a practical guide to finding peace in a frantic…
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Emotional roller coaster
Just when you think you are about to get off this detour and return to normal life you realize that it's not all that straightforward. Physically I am getting there but I just realized that my emotions are still as raw as the skin on my chest after 25 zaps of radiation. This weekend I have a work Christmas function, an…
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Unwanted but new journey
Hi everyone, I returned home yesterday after having a mastectomy and axilary dissection. My diagnosis was discovered on 5th November and since then it has been a roller coaster ride. I had my surgery at the Gold Coast Hospital - Robina Campus on 20th where I received amazing care and empathy. The breast nurse organized my…
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A Strange day. today
Hi ladies, woke up ok today, didn't take long for me to feel tired again:( Feeling just a little lost, nothing is holding my attention for very long. Hot day in Brissie, tried reading, tv, cooked a banana loaf, i think i'm missing work. I used to work on weekends and liked it, just strange. I'm trying the 'one day at a…
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Mammogram and ultrasound review
Last Friday (1/11/13) I had my first follow up mammogram and ultrasound since diagnosis last year on 7/12/12. To say I was nervous was an understatement. But, everything went well scans all clear, don't have to see the surgeon for six months! Yay! Such a relief (huge sigh!) now all I got to get through is the Oncologists'…
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Curcumin/Turmeric supplements
Hello all, I have heard a lot about the anti cancer properties of Curcumin but when I googled it there seems to be some information in it's favour for cancer sufferers and some that said no. Has anyone investigated this or spoken to their oncologist about it? Not seeing mine for a few months Thanks, Jullia
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Lovely quote
Hi all my beautiful Pink Sisters, I just put this quote up on another stream but I'd like to share it with all of you. It's one of my favourite quotes and I hope it gives you all a smile. HAPPINESS HELD IS THE SEED; HAPPINESS SHARED IS THE FLOWER. I hope this gives you all a little happiness today. For all my Pink Sisters…
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Not quite the right time for me.
Hey everyone, pretty down today, lasted only 32 hours without smoking. I seriously thought i could do it, but i was climbing the walls and finally succumbed. So disappointed. Should have got some patches or something, not sure if they will affect my chemo next week. Will ask oncologist. Cold turkey seemed like a good idea,…
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Chemo Side Effects
Hello am just feeling so overwhelmed and scared at the moment ... Am onto my second round of chemo and am just in need of some personal experiences with your chemo and how you best managed the side effects . Today I was taken to emergency with a suspected infection as i could not stop shaking however no infection present…
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A little bit of extra help
Hi my lovely pink girlies, Was wondering if anyone throughout their journey went for any counseling? I've been holding it together pretty well, my last chemo is on 28th Nov. I'm struggling to keep up the brave face positively charade. When I feel overwhelming angry and pissed off. I'm not a negative person and don't want…
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What I wish for.....
Through all of this I have learned that I f@#king hate cancer (any type...!!). Everyday it is in my face & I am really over it. I wake up every day & it is the first thing I think of & it is the last thing I think of at night. I don't believe it has taken control of me but I cannot get it out of my mind. Women on here say…