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Significant other
Hi. 6 days in on third round TC chemo. Hanging in OK, but quite teary and tired, so maybe making a mountain out of a molehill. But it's only me and hubby, surely it's not that hard to organise shopping and housework without fifty questions. It is sooo much easier to do it myself, although I have no energy. Also have…
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Split nails
As a teenager my mum always told me that gelatin prevented split nails. Used it as a remedy a couple times over the past years but not being a jelly lover I usually gave up. Thought I would try it for chemo split nails but wasn't expecting much. One week later my nails have stopped splitting. Not sure if this is an old…
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This is where I'm at
Fifteen years ago I started on a journey to stop using man made chemicals in or on my body. It took ten years to find alternatives that worked for me but I finally made it. Headaches, hiatus hernia, hot flashes, mood swings, arthritis, IBS, TIAs, hayfever, muscle cramps, and whatever. All under control with natural…
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ABC Catalyst: Exercise and Cancer
Last Night ABC Catalyst aired a story on exercise and cancer. The program explored the research and benefits of exercise during active cancer treatment. One Australian trial being undertaken by Professor Rob Newton at Edith Cowan University in Perth is looking at the benefits of exercise during chemotherapy treatment,…
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New diagnosis and Mastectomy
Hi 3 weeks ago I went for a mammogram and bingo I have now had a mastectomy to my left breast. Stage 2 N1 locally advanced invasive lobular breast cancer. Recommendation is chemo and radiotherapy. Just wondering if anyone has similar or can tell me about the chemo please. Waiting for an appointment with the oncologist.
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Chemo Detox
High everyone! I’m 2 weeks post my last Chemo and am considering doing a detox to flush out the toxic build up but I’m not sure when to do this? Has anyone got any experience in this or a detox they can recommend please?
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HELP!!!
@wendy_h67 ....... can you help me calm down???... this abraxane thing, I need you advice.... I saw you have gone down this road a couple of times... Cate OR... can anyone else offer me some wisdom???
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Hair loss and Fec D
Hi, I am going to get my hair cut short on Saturday after my Breast care Nurse and my GP suggested it. My partner seems to think I am being too presumptuous. I personally think it's less of a shock when my hair starts falling out and less messy. He said maybe your hair won't fall out. I think it's probably wishful thinking…
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Water water
Hey guys, How much water do you guys drink a day? Im trying to do 2litres a day. Water is driving me crazy. I know after a round of fec-d i need to drink even more. Tia
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abraxane
Anyone experienced an initial tumor flare response when first starting on abraxane??