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Hi my name is Donna. I am 63 and have just been diagnosed with invasive globular carcinoma with boney mets. I had a DCIS in the right breast in 2004 which proved non invasive post hookwire surgery ...
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Hi Donna,
Congratulations on your new job. It is great to work if it generates pleasure,
I still work as it fits into my wellness plan. When I feel things are out balance I pull back. I find it requires regular fine tuning.
New pains can scare us but it is important to be vigilent and ask ourselves what this pain could be. Normally a new tumour worsens steadily and doesnt go up and down in nature. If there is concern even after few days it is better to get a blood test done and see GP rather than be overwhelmed with the unknown. I have done this a few times and once I was right. This was good as my liver lesions got treated while still smaller rather than 7 weeks later and lot bigger.
I have been on Femara for almost 12 months and it can give bone pain as side effect in different areas of body. Also Denosamab has side effect of bone pain.
If I dont stay on my alkaline diet I get bone pain that can cause questions for me but I tighten up my regime for a few days and they settle down. I have learned over time how to test out new pains. It is good to pay attention to these pains.
Great to see you experiencing the benefit of exercise, I get great benefit from regular exercise. I like walking and cycling too. I recently rode in Ride to conquer cancer (200km) and when I started out training 8 weeks earlier I struggled to do 10 km. Now I endevour to ride and walk regularly.
Enjoyed reading your article recently in Inside story.
Take Care
Donna