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Hello lovelies, I was diagnosed just over a week ago with invasive breast cancer in my left breast, after finding a lump. I went for a mammogram 2.5 weeks ago where they took core biopsies. Sinc...
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I am so glad your daughter's birthday party went off so well. hehe, I bet no-one noticed your knitted knocker going north! ;)
Portacaths tend to be easier in the long run - did they give you a swab to rub on it before you got to the clinic, to deaden the pain when the needle goes in? If not, ask about it xx Drink plenty of water in the days following each infusion xx Eat what you can, when you can - meal times don't 'count' any more. ;)
No, you are not a hypochondriac @lorns - you've been told to seek medical advice if things go 'wrong' ... so well done you. You do need to be proactive from here on. Well done on chopping your hair & doing the colour!! That would be a surprise to family & friends!! ;) The look good, feel better workshops are terrific.
Check out this post to see if you might be interested in some lovely bright caps to wear (specially with winter kicking in now!) Hubby used to sleep in his beanies when he lost his hair to chemo. @LeighLeigh has them available xx
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/26560/chemo-caps#latest
take care & all the best for your ongoing treatments
Portacaths tend to be easier in the long run - did they give you a swab to rub on it before you got to the clinic, to deaden the pain when the needle goes in? If not, ask about it xx Drink plenty of water in the days following each infusion xx Eat what you can, when you can - meal times don't 'count' any more. ;)
No, you are not a hypochondriac @lorns - you've been told to seek medical advice if things go 'wrong' ... so well done you. You do need to be proactive from here on. Well done on chopping your hair & doing the colour!! That would be a surprise to family & friends!! ;) The look good, feel better workshops are terrific.
Check out this post to see if you might be interested in some lovely bright caps to wear (specially with winter kicking in now!) Hubby used to sleep in his beanies when he lost his hair to chemo. @LeighLeigh has them available xx
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/26560/chemo-caps#latest
take care & all the best for your ongoing treatments