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Yvette66
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10 years ago

New to the group

Hello:

I'm new to the group.  I am a 49 year old married (20 years) mother of three (18, 17 and 10) diagnosed 27/10/15 with TN breast cancer.  Stage 2b.  I have had four infusions of AC and will start on Paclitaxel  05 Feb.   I will have 12 weekly infusions followed by surgery (lumpectomy) and radiation.

I have been lucky to feel pretty well through my chemo thus far and have been able to continue a very active lifestyle.  My workouts have changed a bit but are still daily and still challenging (very little HIIT, lots of stationary bike and cardio wave, walking, plenty of calisthenics and weighted core work).  
 
I am a vegan and enjoy my whole foods, plant based diet.

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    Yvette66
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Tracey!  Thanks for your thoughts and cuddles. Persistence is a great word and necessity through these challenging times.  I have a long history of regular exercise so that has certainly helped.  Just when chemo fatigue set in (after round three) I found that working out at my most tired time in the afternoon was the best way to feel awake (I tried naps but sadly that made me feel worse).  I know it sounds crazy but it actually works very well for me; talking myself into doing it is sometimes another story.  Best of luck to you too!  Yvette

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    Anonymous
    10 years ago

    Welcome Yvette, sounds to me that you're on the right track and doing well. Persistence is the key, something that sometimes challenges me. It's my aim this year to establish that everyday habit of exercise. Best of luck and big cuddles from Trace ??????????

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    Yvette66
    Member
    10 years ago

    Thanks Brenda5!  Haha, nope don't think anyone is exempt though I do have to say that my tumor preceded my veganism.  I have a 20+ year history of lumps (some watched, some removed) and put this one off for months before getting it checked (bad idea).  I became a vegan after the lump but nearly 10 months prior to diagnosis.  

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    Brenda5
    Member
    10 years ago

    Hi Yvette and welcome to bcna. Looks like it doesn't give vegans an exemption either. You sound to be coping very well with the chemo. Well done.