Laura
Hi, my name is Laura and I am 34 years old and have just been diagnosed with Breast Cancer for the 2nd time. I am hoping to communicate/meet people who are experiencing similar feelings and emotions as I am
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Hey Dan, Yeah it is a private clinic. The name of the clinic is Adelaide Cancer Centre. Its on South Rd, just past Anzac Hwy
- Where's the Tennyson centre? Is it a private clinic?
Welcome to this fabulous site! I am sorry to hear that you have been diagnosed a second time around...it really SUCKS and it's hard to make sense of, especially when there's no family history of BC. I know what it's like to think that you've put this awful journey behind you, and then to have the rug pulled out from under you and get a second diagnosis. I am also in Adelaide, and was diagnosed with early BC in 2008, and then secondary BC in 2011/12. Feel free to read my blog and if you havent already, join the Adelaide Breast Cancer Friendship Group. We meet on alternate Tuesdays and Fridays in the city at the moment.
Good luck with your treatment and look after yourself! Take care, Celeste?
- I haven't had, nor I think I will, have chemo, I did my course of radio first time round and that knocked me for 6, so I cannot even imagine what chemo would be like!! Danielle, my BC nurses are Rachel B and Jan Rice. I love Rachel, she is my angel when I go into FMC :) When I had my biopsy the other day, I started sweating and feeling sooo sick but she kept me still until the end and I felt so much better with wet flannels on me!! Where did u go for ur meditation? Sounds like something I need to look at doing!! This site is AMAZING!! I feel sooo lucky to talk to u lively ladies and others too. It's making this journey do much easier than last xox
Hey Dan,
No I went to Tennyson Centre. Great bunch there too!!!
- I'm a second timer as well! 2002 and 2011. I was 34 the first time. I wouldn't have got through the first time without my psychologist! Oh my god, I was going mental with all the millions of worries cancer stirs up. He encouraged to do a meditation course which was an absolute life saver! The second time I was diagnosed was much, much better and I cruised through the chemo compared to the first time. The anti-nausea drugs were great this time. I also think that I was better prepared mentally and emotionally, and it helped me to remember that the chemo etc was just a temporary thing, and life would be good again before I knew it! Good luck with your treatment and try to spoil yourself! xx Jane
oh wow Laura,
He is my surgeon too!!!! I had my surgery done at Flinders Private.
So you live soooo close! We will have to catch up.
Yes, this is my first ...... and LAST time:) . I will private message you with my mobile. Call anytime xx
Tania
Hey Tania,
OMG! Thank you sooo much for writing me. I didn't even think that I would get these beautiful women writing me. I am sorry to hear what you are going through. Is this your first time? I am still finding my feet around the website, so please excuse my ignorance. I live in Reynella with my mum atm, after a nasty break up over a year ago and still trying to get on my feet - until this happens, but will get through this again..... My surgeon is Dr Clive Hoffmann out of FMC. He is wonderful and has been with me since day dot really. That is really great that they can do the reconstruction at the same time. You are in my prayers also and hoping we can continue our chats and maybe someday meet :D
Laura
xox
Hey Tania,
OMG! Thank you sooo much for writing me. I didn't even think that I would get these beautiful women writing me. I am sorry to hear what you are going through. Is this your first time? I am still finding my feet around the website, so please excuse my ignorance. I live in Reynella with my mum atm, after a nasty break up over a year ago and still trying to get on my feet - until this happens, but will get through this again..... My surgeon is Dr Clive Hoffmann out of FMC. He is wonderful and has been with me since day dot really. That is really great that they can do the reconstruction at the same time. You are in my prayers also and hoping we can continue our chats and maybe someday meet :D
Laura
xox
Hey Laura,
I am in Adelaide too. I live near Marion.
I am soo sorry this has happened to you again. It reaffirms my decision to have my left breast removed! This should be happening in July. They are planning on the mastectomy and reconstruction at the same time!
Good luck next wednesday. I'll be thinking of you. Who is your surgeon?
Tania xx
