HI All I went to the oncologist yesterday and am happy to report he is going to admit me to hospital asap and start chemotherapy. I am just so glad that he is looking at various treatments to try to contain and shrink the cancers... I suppose that is all one can hope for! Next hurdle will be that the chemo works... I felt…
Hi, I have read some comments that have scared me and I have questions that I am hopeing can put my mind at ease at least until I see my onc. I am being treated pre op, the tumour is shrinking does this mean that I am unlikely to get secondary cancer? That the treatment is working for me and won't spread? I have read some…
This morning I awoke to my mobile phone alarm, playing an upbeat tune with the words "Happy Halloween..3 years cancer-free..congratulations!" flashing on the screen. Today I was diagnosed with early breast cancer 3 years ago. Little did I know on that day that I'd be facing a second diagnosis, almost to the exact day 3…
Hi wonderful ladies Firstly let me thank you all so much for your messages of support. I haven't been able to reply individually but know they are gold to me. Devastated, shell shocked, angry, frightened, sad, desperate, hopeful, empty, bereft... there are so many words to describe the gamut of emotions I have been through…
Next meeting will be on Monday 2nd August at the Murwillumbah Bowls Club as a trial for an ongoing venue. "Cutting The Ties That Bind" is the topic for discussion. Tricia Mccormick will look at strategies that may help managing stress especially when it is other peoples stress that impacts on one's self. Lianne.
Proudly supporting Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). The SWIISH WALK4BCNA will see registrants participate in a 4km walk around Metcalfe Park, Sydney followed by a family friendly festival. The festival will include food vendors, health and fitness retailers, SWIISH and BCNA merchandise, children’s activities, yoga,…
More info about the Information Forum including speakers, location and to register can be found here. If you are unable to attend in person, you can still join us virtually. When registering, select ‘Information Forum – Attending Virtually’. The virtual session will be delivered via Zoom, and you will receive the access…
Come along for the Public Lymphoedema Information Day on Saturday, 4 November 2023. Register via the link https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/_events.registration/step1/eventid/19893
Carman's Fun Run is back in 2024! Carman’s Fun Run will be held on Sunday 18 February 2024. Held at the picturesque Elsternwick Park, Brighton (located at the doorstep of the popular Elwood shops). Runners, walkers and joggers of all abilities can lace up, run your best and have fun doing it. Half-marathon, 10K or 5K…
