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Shazinoz
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14 years ago

What has helped you through your journey?

I thought I would start a post to see what has helped people through their journey, so that maybe something might help others.

I will start with:

  • Ahh Bra Type tops - I found these great post op and still now, they are comfortable, and great.
  • Calypo Icy poles (the mini ones) - I have found these great for my VERY sore tongue.
  • Mini spray perfume - I got one of these for my Mum who was VERY self conscious after her chemo made going to the toilet smelly, She used it as a toilet spray when out. As was recommened on another post - (DO NOT use your favourite perfume smell, just buy a cheap one you can stand the smell of. If needed).
  • Waterless Hand Sanitiser - I use this all the time when out. I try to keep my hands as clean as possible.
  • Vitamin E liquid capsules - I use these on my scars, simply pierce one capsule and rub the contents on yuor scars (once they have healed of course), it works great, and is VERY low allergy.

So there is my first couple of contributions, I hope one or more helps somebody else, and I hope other will add too.

 

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  • Dont fill the kettle with too much water, it makes it too heavy and is dangerous

  • hi all well l would have to say putting things kitchen wise down to were l could reach them as only 5foot 1inche the cupboards on the best of days are high so after op on right side for breast cancer this was a big help .

    making sure that someone undid lids or the milk for me when l first started getting use to my left hand three ltre milk full is very hard to lift in the early days and being pigheaded (me)  l spilt the milk many times  even now if my right side is sore or weak l tend to drop spill things.

    also having plenty of ice in the freezer nice and refreshing,  and a bucket for my feet in the hot flush s cold water and ice fantastic cant get enough of it

  • * My 3 beautiful children... Not only are they my reason to fight... I'm so proud of how they have handled everything. I never thought I could love them any more than i already did...Im the proudest mum in the world and nothing picks me up more than a cuddle from them. * Accepting that I was just unlucky and never asking " Why me ?" * My sense of humour... Breast cancer can't take that away... I find something to smile and laugh about everyday no matter how small. * Sharing stories, giving and receiving support, knowing I'm not doing it alone on BCNA. Mel
  • * My 3 beautiful children... Not only are they my reason to fight... I'm so proud of how they have handled everything. I never thought I could love them any more than i already did...Im the proudest mum in the world and nothing picks me up more than a cuddle from them. * Accepting that I was just unlucky and never asking " Why me ?" * My sense of humour... Breast cancer can't take that away... I find something to smile and laugh about everyday no matter how small. * Sharing stories, giving and receiving support, knowing I'm not doing it alone on BCNA. Mel
  • * My 3 beautiful children... Not only are they my reason to fight... I'm so proud of how they have handled everything. I never thought I could love them any more than i already did...Im the proudest mum in the world and nothing picks me up more than a cuddle from them. * Accepting that I was just unlucky and never asking " Why me ?" * My sense of humour... Breast cancer can't take that away... I find something to smile and laugh about everyday no matter how small. * Sharing stories, giving and receiving support, knowing I'm not doing it alone on BCNA. Mel
    • "Finding" and connecting with other like minded beautiful people who are on the same journey
    • having wonderful support organisations like BCNA to empower me to be ME and allow me to be FREE

    XLeonie