Diagnosed on 1 May 2017
I am 58 and have a lifetime habit of healthy living. Therefore,when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, like everyone else I'm sure, I couldn't believe it. It never occurred to me I wou...
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@primek that is a VERY cool bike! I rode along the Great Ocean road many years ago with a few friends. It is a beautiful ride. You will have a fabulous time together, I am sure.
@wendy55, well my MRI went well! It seems the pins and needles and whatnot must be associated with the spondylitisthesis as there was no concerning nerve compression or spinal canal involvement and no obvious fracture. Phew! I'll find out Monday what the next step will be - the pain in my left hip is very bad so I guess I may need another radiotherapy treatment and my oncologist may change my chemotherapy drug ....
i have a pretty good back exercise regimen and have been experimenting with different exercises to manage the spondylitisthesis - hard sometimes to know if the pain is that or the cancer. I'm seeing a physiotherapist this week to be assessed for access to the local hydrotherapy pool. I think that might be helpful. Have you tried hydrotherapy for you back? My favourite activities are cycling, kayaking and walking. Sadly my cycling is a bit limited at the moment because of my hip; so it's short rides for now. ☹️
@wendy55, well my MRI went well! It seems the pins and needles and whatnot must be associated with the spondylitisthesis as there was no concerning nerve compression or spinal canal involvement and no obvious fracture. Phew! I'll find out Monday what the next step will be - the pain in my left hip is very bad so I guess I may need another radiotherapy treatment and my oncologist may change my chemotherapy drug ....
i have a pretty good back exercise regimen and have been experimenting with different exercises to manage the spondylitisthesis - hard sometimes to know if the pain is that or the cancer. I'm seeing a physiotherapist this week to be assessed for access to the local hydrotherapy pool. I think that might be helpful. Have you tried hydrotherapy for you back? My favourite activities are cycling, kayaking and walking. Sadly my cycling is a bit limited at the moment because of my hip; so it's short rides for now. ☹️