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sillysam83
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15 years ago

Update!

Just realised its been about a month from my last post! I do log in many times a day to get my addiction for the BCNA website feed. lol... 

Well finally got the date of my next surgery 6th September :) Cant Wait! 

Got a busy month planned, have to work a couple of shifts, support group meetings, and going into the city a couple of times to the Breacan Clinic and the Living Centre for some activites. Plus just normal life routine thrown in there too... lol... 

My mental state has improved I think. I tend to have a good week, then a really crap one, lmao... suffering from fatigue, constintly tired have to go in for some blood tests this week. My sister recently returned from overseas (see profile picture) and she has been a great support I did go down hill a little bit without her, lol... Made a great friend via this website, who I speak to like everyday, which really helps too.... 

Things still get me worked up, like silly fights, work or centrelink, which is strange coz I dont think I use to be such a wringer, lol... i think some days my mum just wants to tell me I'm wrong to say those things, but she just bites her tongue and lets me vent about silly things lol... 

Other than that I've looked back over the yr and really gone WOW look at what I've been thru this yr. still feel anxoius about is the cancer really gone! did I get the wrong diagnoses. but when I see my specialist next I know what questions to ask, then hopefully no more doubt and if so 2nd opinion here I come, lol... I feel deep down inside like its still there, I cant explain it but I just think its gonna come back or its still there. my ride is not over yet on this rollarcoaster! 

Also calling any women from Melbourne area who are around 28 yrs old, I'm trying to find a support group that handles young women issues (especially around finances and family after breast cancer)  & perhaps to start some sort of program to help the newly diagnosed! 

 

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  • sillysam83's avatar
    sillysam83
    Member
    15 years ago

    hehehe! Yes Jo told me you werent able to go today :( how did ur Doc appt go?

    Jo & I are going to the Living Centre (in the city) hopefully on Tuesday! at 10am I think it is and its for an Art therapy day & free massage... wooop wooop.

    Today was fantastic, very lovely ladies and I think you would find it very benifical... so next time if u are feeling well and free we will all go again :) 

     

    They are planning alot of things for October as it is the breast cancer awareness month :) 

  • sillysam83's avatar
    sillysam83
    Member
    15 years ago

    Hi leonor, 

    Support Group Info :- 10:30am 4 Godwin Cres Cranbourne Nth. Its at one of the members house & also have someone coming from Louise Hays presenting a free introductory presentation of you can heal ur life :) myself & jodavis will both be there :) 

  • Sorrentino-Mari's avatar
    Sorrentino-Mari
    Member
    15 years ago

    wow busy girl, I am glad you are getting the things along and keeping your mind at peace...Im waiting for the results in a molecular test (www.genostics.com.au) to take a decision...Not happy with Chemo and honestly thinking  I am not going to do it...Im meditating and trying to enjoy my baby as much as I can...well, please let me know time and place for the meeting (my phone is 0411836970 so we keep in touch)

    Be strong and keep smiling you are a beautiful person!!

  • sillysam83's avatar
    sillysam83
    Member
    15 years ago

    Hi Leonor, 

    How r u going? whats been going on in your story? I'm not doing the Gawler Foundation at the moment - I feel its more important for those going thru Chemo etc to get the benefit out of that. :) This month I have alot of stuff going on have a support group meeting next friday (aug 12th) for young women (most have families) the meeting is in Cranbourne Nth if your interested let me know. 

    Then the following week, doing some meditation, art therapy and a seminar for women who have been thru a mastecomy. aug 22nd I'm going to a seminar on fatigue (as that is my major struggle at the moment) Then on Sep 2nd going to the living centre for a sexuality and self esteem day. :) 

    Then my next part of my reconstruction surgery is booked in for sep 6th. 

  • Sorrentino-Mari's avatar
    Sorrentino-Mari
    Member
    15 years ago

    Nice to hear from you again...I just turned 32, living in Melborune as you know, Im also super interested in young woman issues...count on me!...Are you starting the 12 weeks program at Gawler Foundation?...I feel it is very useful for us...Keep in touch,

     

    Leonor

  • pisces_tas's avatar
    pisces_tas
    Member
    15 years ago

    hi sam, ty for update. 28 is young. i was 42, now 55. yes i still think BC might come back again, but as time goes by, it can fade into background a bit as you get back into life. small steps. glad you have your sister home again.

    kathy.

     

     

  • pisces_tas's avatar
    pisces_tas
    Member
    15 years ago

    hi sam, ty for update. 28 is young. i was 42, now 55. yes i still think BC might come back again, but as time goes by, it can fade into background a bit as you get back into life. small steps. glad you have your sister home again.

    kathy.