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Hazel_M
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11 years ago

Hazel's checking in

Hi Ladies, haven't been unable to log in lately as our main computer died:( Have a new one now. Couldn't log in on my tablet, I have contacted BCNA about it and they are working on it. Anyway, I am still going ok, aches and pains of course, but all under control. I am still working, sometimes I find it stressful and have to take time out and remember what life is all about. For those of you who remember, my partner was also diagnosed with cardio myopathy halfway through my chemo, he hasn't recovered quite as well. He is managing his illness with a whole lot of medication, due to have more tests this week and hopefully they will insert a device that will help his heart pump better. I seem to be coping with the Arimidex, no extraordinary side effect, up to this point anyway. My GP is managing my osteoporosis. Anyway ladies, hope you are all as well as can be expected and hopefully I can now keep in touch on a regular basis, take care,

Hazel xx

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    Hazel_M
    Member
    11 years ago
    Hi, yes it's a 6 monthly injection to help strengthen the bones. There were other options, but I chose the half yearly one. It comes with a lovely set of side effects as well, just had to weigh it all up. I had started to blame chemo for my osteo but was told I would have already had it before BC. Hazel xx
  • Mares's avatar
    Mares
    Member
    11 years ago
    Hi ladies. I am wondering what injections you are having. Is it for osteoporosis?
  • Deanne's avatar
    Deanne
    Member
    11 years ago
    Yes, my trip is getting very close. We leave on Anzac Day. Have just had a little hiccup in my preparation due to hormones and unfortunately have to have a little procedure to check my uterus this Friday. Really unfortunate timing but at least I can get it checked before I go! This journey just keeps on surprising me! Really looking forward to the trek and hope that it will put everything behind me. It will be my 2 year anniversary of diagnosis on the second last day of the trek. Something to celebrate! :) Deanne xxx
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    Hazel_M
    Member
    11 years ago
    Hi Robyn, glad you are going ok, I hope there is some improvement for you, I am due to have my second injection tomorrow and I have a bone scan booked for November. Fingers crossed. I will definitely keep in touch now that I am able to do, missed ya, Hazel xx
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    Hazel_M
    Member
    11 years ago
    Hey Deanne, it's good to be back in touch. Yes, our new device has put a smile on his face, he loves technology, whereas I am a dinosaur:) You're trip must be getting closer? I'm a bit out of the loop, take care, Hazel xx
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    Robyn_W
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hey Hazel!! It's great to hear from you.You did it so tough throughout your treatment,with your partner so sick also.I hope that things improve for him soon.I also am going ok.I have an appointment at RPA about my osteoporosis on June 5 th.It will be 12 months since I started my injections,so I hope that I see an improvement.Nice to hear from you Hazel.Please stay in touch.Cheers xoxRobyn

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    Deanne
    Member
    11 years ago

    Hi Hazel

    Wonderful to hear from you. Glad things are mostly going well for you and I hope that the new device will help your partner to feel better. 

    Keep in touch. Take care. Deanne xxx