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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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- 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
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) ???
