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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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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
How wonderful for you.. My 1st granddaughter was 2 mths old when I was diagnosed with Breast & Thyroid cancer.... To hold that baby in my arms had such great joy that one couldnt stay low for long. That joy creates such an euphoria, thus lifting you.
Nearly 3 years down the road with numerous treatments and the additional of more grandchildren each year I have plenty to keep me happy and in the right direction.
Enjoy Mich x - cherish every single moment & live
Hugzzzz
Thanks Shaz
Bubby is due 1/1/2013. I am going with her on 10/8 for what i call the "S scan" Sex of the baby scan. I am so excited and can't wait.
I have been giving her lil gifts every week and addressing it to different old fashioned names such as Beatrice, Myrtle, STanley, Hattie, Gwendolyn and so on and she will have a nice list of old fashioned names by time bubby is born, It was my girlfriends idea as a bit of a joke and to have a laugh. I keep telling my daughter I quite like Beatrice and she thinks i joking but i am serious hee hee
I will get to spend more time with this little one I hope more so than our first grand child. We live 365klms away so can get a bit hard but I know my daughter will make the effort to come to us and we will be more than welcome at their house anytime so all very exciting.
My baby is having a baby, so special.
Thank you for your kind words. How are you travelling. I not seen much from you lately. I hope you are well.
Mich xoxox
Congratulations on the upcoming grandchild.
What an amazing thing to have to look forward to.
When is bubby due?
What a great thing to help keep you positive and something to soo look forwad to in the future.
Again - Congratulations :o) ???
- PS I found the mastectomy bras so uncomfortable. I got Genie bras in 3 colours on eBay for a fraction of the cost on TV. I got 2 sets. So comfortable. Couldn't have survived a year wearing two breast prostheses without them. I even sewed one into my swimmers so I could wear the prostheses and not have to spend a fortune on mastectomy swimwear.
- Also reflexology, facials, whatever you can afford for 'me' time. Health funds give a rebate if you have 'Extras'. If you go to the Chinese places there is very little gap. Saying no! I learnt this from my cancer experience. Don't feel guilty either! Saying yes! When people offer to help in any way. Support groups, lectures, meetings, anything to meet like minded people and potential new friends or contacts. Also to learn more!
- Also reflexology, facials, whatever you can afford for 'me' time. Health funds give a rebate if you have 'Extras'. If you go to the Chinese places there is very little gap. Saying no! I learnt this from my cancer experience. Don't feel guilty either! Saying yes! When people offer to help in any way. Support groups, lectures, meetings, anything to meet like minded people and potential new friends or contacts. Also to learn more!
Hi Jayne,
What a wonderful idea and such a lovely group of friends to surround yourself with.
Wish I was in the store when your bobby starting ringing.. what a hoot!
Thanks for the smile to start my day today
Kerry
