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CANCER ? Even my shower has it ! (A light-hearted moment)
Having moved house I found the shower glass soooooo hard to clean - in fact, it would not clean. After much research i found it has 'glass cancer' - yes, truly ! My friends think it is hillarious. If your shower glass seems to be good when wet then foggy when dry but is not dirty it may be crappy glass, perhaps it was caused by hard water or perhaps someone has used the wrong cleaners over the years, who knows. No, shower glass won't be cured (like us really) but I have found the way to keep the terrible look away for several months. The trick ? Clean with plain vinegar then rub a small bit of Sweet Almond Oil on it with an old panty-hose. It helps me minimize my Lymphoedema build-up from scrubbing ! Hope this post has given some a giggle and some a practical helping hand. Hope all are travelling well this Friday. Summer :-)
Is everyone sleeping or just not posting?
Hi there Not sure at what point I go from newly diagnosed (August 2024) to more? Or if I’m no longer considered “new” if I’ve just had surgery early October? Like many others I’ve been busy just getting ready and preparing and being overwhelmed. These few days post surgery at home are the time I can now think. Only I can’t really think, it’s just blank and nights are the worst.
Creative Corner!
CREATIVE CORNER: Because art is good for you Inspire and be inspired Creative Corner group is gone but that doesn't mean we should mute that creativity! Time to get inspired by each other. This thread is just for fun and expression, be it craft or drawing or photography, from a snap of your colouring-in to your take on a Degas painting, a wild exploration of your soul or just a stick figure you drew on the bus, you can share it here. Your work as well as your tips, tricks, tutorials, tasks, fun little DIY's, and anything that fuels your creative side are all welcome! Bookmark this thread (click the little star at the top right) to find it easily.
Our Gardens
For those of us for whom our gardens are special, or for whom our gardens aided in our recovery whether physical or emotional, post your photos of your garden that bring you joy. Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) Delonix Regis (poinciana) Every afternoon these trees are visited by lorikeets and other nectar feeding birds.
Hair - what did you do?
Hi all - I am almost a year post chemo and am wondering what to do with my hair. It has come back dark and curly (and a bit mullet like). I am thinking of trying to grow it into a bob and then shoulder length. I think dark hair looks a bit harsh on me and would like to dye it with bits of blonde (hopefully less toxic dye if there is such a thing). My hair is not as soft as it used to be. I did use a cold cap but unfortunately still lost most of my hair. Interested to know what everyone has done with their post chemo hair 😊Airport Security / Breast Prothesis
So 2 years ago we were seeing my daughter off at Melbourne Airport I had a not so fun experience going through the Airport Security wearing a Breast Prothesis which I have previously posted about. 2 weeks ago we flew Interstate for a mini break. I was terrified of the potential same experience. This time I had a letter from my doctor saying I have a Breast Prothesis in place due to a past history of breast cancer. I had my letter in my hand to tell the staff so I didnt have the same experience. I told man who directed me to the entrance of the security line. He said tell the staff before you go through the security xray machine. A female staff member was called over. She says.. "Whats the problem" and I thought oh God here we go again. But she was fine and I stood on the xray machine and I was good to go. This was such a huge relief. I still had to tell 3 people but I wasnt letting go of my letter. Then coming home from Interstate I wasnt able to show my letter to the staff I had to put it in the box that went through the scanner. I told the staff member and she was fine and said all was good. I had so much stress leading up to that moment.
Lego! Feel like a kid again
Well, I’m 5 months in to my BC journey & am going to be off for at least another 5-6 more months (2 surgeries & 2 x rounds of AC chemo down, 14 rounds of chemo left, then radiation, then hormone therapy). I kept stocking up my spotlight online cart, but then I thought with my track record of not completing much craft, I turned my idea to Lego. I bought the kit of ‘The Office’ & I think this is something I’ll actually finish! The kids are sad because I told them they could only play with it if they were in character 😂 I’ve let them build the characters & help pass me pieces, but the structure is all mine. I’ve done Michael & Pam’s work areas. I’m trying to pace myself though. We’ve got to treat ourselves right, this is a crap thing to live through. Any other Lego kits anyone has completed or can recommend?
