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Introduce yourself!
Whether you're a new member or an old member, I'd like to get to you know a little better. If you've been here a while, we may know a bit about your diagnosis and your journey, but you are much more than your beast cancer. So, tell us a little about yourself. Do you have kids, grandkids? What do you like to do? What's your hidden talent?
I'll break the ice. I'm the Community Manager here so I spend a good chunk of my day reading your stories - never a dull day, I tell ya. I live with my wonderful partner and his dog, which is now my dog ;-) I like bushwalking and reading and I'm a student of the African drum (djembe). How about you?
EDIT: This thread has been so popular that it's now crashing so let's continue the introductions in a new thread.
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I'm sorry to hear you lost your dog, Karen. I know how painful it can be to lose a beloved pet.
Aww, they're beautiful! They remind me of Digger, the dog on River Cottage Australia. I have a kelpie cross, but I think I'd love to have a border collie in the future. Such clever dogs.
Hi I'm Kate and I was told I had dcis in January this year had my op 2 Wks later and then starte25 radiation treatments on the 1st March which happen to be my 59th birthday finished them on the 7 th April I feel good most of the soreness of the treatment has gone but the not knowing if they have got it all is really getting to me. I have also felt a couple of more Lumps in my right breast and one is sore but I've been told nothing can be done till about 12 months after is this true sorry if this isn't the place to ask but I'm worried. Thanks for listening ....kate
Hi Sophie, I remember asking the same questions but the fact is it is a disease, it doesn't discriminate. Although there are things we can do to lessen the risk, if it's gonna get you it's gonna get you ?? I love your fur babies. My bc and old kelpie boy (who unfortunately we lost a few weeks ago) were by my side the whole way. One day at a time. Karen xox
Rosie & Buddy - wonderful dogs my best friends xx
Namaste everyone.
November I found a lump, 6.5cm tumour DCIS. A third of the breast was spotted in calcification. The pathology came back invasive ductal & lobular carcinoma, 10mm, grade 2.
I've just finished chemo, still to complete my reconstruction...but almost there. I really needed to reach out to those who know what I am going through, who I can be honest with how I'm feeling or what I'm thinking so as not to scare or make things harder for my family and friends.
I love yoga, drawing, walking, trees, nature, animals, travel, writing, my friends and family and laughing and being caught up in this wonderful world.
Im new here, just joined today. Im a wife of 23 years & a mum of 1 son who is 12. My journey started 8th April 2016. I thought I was getting the flu, I went to the doctor's, he sent me for an ultrasound as my left arm pit blew up. Ive been poked, prodded & biopsied. On the 25th I was told I have inflammatory triple negative breast cancer stage 2. Today Ive had to have a heart echo in prep for my chemo treatment. I will be having AC treatment to start. Im due to see the Ray Dr tomorrow. I would like to speak & see how other woman with the same cancer went with their own journeys.
Hi PrimeK. It's okay to cry. It's not an easy thing and it changes your life, but you're right, you will get through this. And we're here to help and support you :-)
What else do you do? Do you have any pets or hobbies?You didn't do anything wrong, Sophie. Cancer is pretty indiscriminate and it's okay to feel scared. It sounds like you have a great support system. Be sure to share pictures of your dogs at some point. I'd love to see them :-)
I'm glad to hear you're doing well, Lindyloo. You're a painter. Have you joined the Creative Corner group? You could share your work :-)
