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Bouncing forward - can we do this?
There is this expectation that after treatment, we will bounce back and be our old selves again. Of course, anyone who has been affected by cancer or knows someone who has been affected, realises it's not that easy. There is a lot of emphasis on learning to accept the "new me". Tiffiny Hall, personal trainer, ex-Biggest…
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I hate cancer
It has been some time since I have posted anything. To start with it was simply because I needed time to heal. Recovering from treatment and the loss of my dad took its toll, then my mother’s health took a turn for the worse and I lost her just before Covid hit our shores. Thinking that things could surely not get much…
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Newspaper Article on Cancelled Reconstruction surgery due to Covid ...
Who's reconstruction surgery has been postponed due to Covid - and not rescheduled yet? First paragraph in the last column is interesting - do we consider Australia as being an Asian country?
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Recommendations - Brisbane surgeons
Hi everyone, I am not actually sure if I am allowed to ask this or not (admin please delete if not appropriate) but I was hoping to get some recommendations (or otherwise) of Breast reconstruction surgeons in Brisbane, ideally who operate at The Wesley. I have seen 3 already and am confused and indecisive. I think I will…
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Interesting facebook video on 'scanxiety' ....
This Facebook mob (The Recovery Room) put up different videos relating to those with cancer .... Click on the 'Video' section on Facebook to see their other topics. Most are about 5 mins in length. They do have a website but you need to pay to join .... as they say .... "FUN, HONEST and ACCURATE!" The Recovery Room has a…
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Sex, Myths and Menopause ..... SBS tonight, Thurs 31/3/2022 at 9.30pm
Apologies, ladies - I initially had the wrong channel & the wrong time! LOL. (Must have had a Menopause Moment!) I know what menopause did to me & it wasn't pleasant AND it took 10 years for me to 'get thru' - only to be diagnosed with BC 20 years later & be put thru some of the symptoms, again with the AIs! grrrr .....…
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Scanxiety - does it ever REALLY go away?
Does Scanxiety ever really disappear? I think not. It is 4 years in Nov since my ILC tumours were found, by accident, by my GP - as the rural BreastScreen Bus screens totally missed it ..... TWICE. Rural breastscreen buses do not have 3D mammograms - only 2D ones - and they are unlikely to pick up Invasive Lobular Cancer…
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Dont follow me Im lost too
Im about a year out of active treatment and I seem to be in a slump. I experienced euphoria and gratefulness for being alive following treatment and some days since Ive felt genuinely happy but more recently a less light feeling is emerging. I had a coffee with a friend today and found myself saying " when will i get over…
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What 'new hobby' did you take up after your diagnosis/treatments?
Part of our 'general recovery' is getting back into things that we 'love doing' ..... My favourite 'things' are playing ukulele and kayak fishing! I've thought about taking up a new hobby - but I really suck at art & chess and couldn't sew or knit to save my life ...... What are YOUR favourite hobbies - and did you take up…
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Feel the need to withdraw from family
Hi All. I'm 4 months post active radiation treatment and on hormone therapy and Venlafaxine. When I was diagnosed my husband was in hospital with an undiagnosed illness. In fact, my husband is always sick or injured or tired or something. I battled on and went through the diagnosis and treatment by myself for the 3 months.…
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How to answer! Am I in remission?
I was asked today if I was remission, and being Stage 3 when diagnosed five years ago, and now had all the necessary treatment I wondered how to answer that. My yearly mammogram and Ultrasound was in January, and all clear, nothing going on that was detected. So when I asked if I was in remission and when did I go into…
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Who's been helped bigtime, in your hour of need, by a complete stranger?
Have you experienced (much needed) support from a complete stranger? (Other than from members of our forum - many of whom start out as strangers at the end of a pen , but then become firm friends xx) When my husband was having most of his stomach removed from Stomach cancer in 2010, I was a bawling mess in the waiting…
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Second mammogram post diagnosis year 2
Hi everyone, Yesterday I went for my 2nd mammogram and ultrasound post treatment. I did cry this year or feel that horrible scan anxiety. Horaay! Last year I was a complete mess and had tears flowing as I had my first ultrasound post treatment. This year I was a little nervous but ok. My husband patiently waited for me…
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Chemo brain -overwhelmed by my life
Hi all, Has anyone got any good tips for managing chemo /menopause brain? I seem to be suffering great boughts of forgetfulness disorganisation and logistical struggles and its causing me stress trying to fix up all the whoopsies and manage my life. I have teenagers and all the appts and organising on top of work and my…
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Breast Cancer Survivor - then why don't I feel like it
I've just passed my 5 year cancer journey so why don't I feel like jumping for joy. I've been discharged by my oncologist and surgeon but now my anxiety has jumped up a notch even though I am on meds for this. Is this normal and with time will it settle. Or is it because I don't have my 'safety net' of doctors now??? What…