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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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- Hey there , just bought a pack of 3 genie type bras from target today $25 with 20% off. Very comfortable. Big sale on. Donna xx
- Totally agree with Louise! I bought the genie bras because they have pockets for inserts. You can carefully cut the pocket seams at the side of the bra with scissors, to make the opening longer. Then you can slip your prosthesis in through that opening easily and you will have the most comfortable mastectomy bra ever!
- Totally agree with Louise! I bought the genie bras because they have pockets for inserts. You can carefully cut the pocket seams at the side of the bra with scissors, to make the opening longer. Then you can slip your prosthesis in through that opening easily and you will have the most comfortable mastectomy bra ever!
- For anyone out there having a lumectomy, you can't go past the Ahh Bra, 3 for $20 online. Good to wear a few at a time for support, even in the shower. Easy to wash and quick to dry. Cheers Louie
- For anyone out there having a lumectomy, you can't go past the Ahh Bra, 3 for $20 online. Good to wear a few at a time for support, even in the shower. Easy to wash and quick to dry. Cheers Louie
- For anyone out there having a lumectomy, you can't go past the Ahh Bra, 3 for $20 online. Good to wear a few at a time for support, even in the shower. Easy to wash and quick to dry. Cheers Louie
Mich x
Herceptin is for women who have hormone receptors on their cancer cell. Lucky for me I have past all of those hurdles and I also didnt suffer too great with side effects with Chemo/Herceptin/Radiotherapy (with the exception of a DVT.)
Herceptin can affect your heart & I was having ECG's every 12 weeks to ensue all was well.
Shazinoz - how wonderful is the feeling when chemo is over! Congratulations on reaching that milestone. Best wishes for the rest of your treatment.
Congrats on getting through your chemo YAHOOOOY. It is a wonderful wonderful feeling when it is over and you just have to wait for the side effects to subside. I am slowly getting there 6 weeks later but I am getting there :-)
What is the herceptin for, how long will you have to have that for, do you get a lot of side effects from that. Will you be doing radiotherapy or have you done that already? (sorry for questions hee hee)
Well done, I am very pleased you have got over the yukky chemo bit.
Mich xoxo
I am OK, my last round of chemo hit me hard, so I am just tryign to recover from that - but it is OVER YAY!!!!.
I had my last one 2 weeks ago (16/07) and will have my 1st solo Herceptin next Monday (06/08).
Thank you Kerry that is lovely. I always wondered what this big fuss was about to do with Grandkids, now I am learning :-)
Mich xoxo
