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finished chemo
Had my last chemo round today. What a relief that I will no longer have those chemicals put into my body. I've got a 'get out of cancer treatment' for a month card. Next round of surgery on the 12/08, can't wait, NOT!, but it won't be an invasive as the first surgery I had in April, no lymph nodes being removed this time,…
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Exercise and Cancer
The beautiful woman that gives my my oncology massage recommended this Catalyst program to me yesterday. I'm sharing it here because I think it's one of the most significant pieces of research I've seen. Short version: * Exercising during chemotherapy can enhance treatment and prevent muscle loss * Exercise has proven…
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Friday Update
Hello and welcome to the Friday update! Community Highlights We have 15 new members join the Online Network this week. Please give a warm welcome to bean23, Frizz, KathnMad and all our new members. We had 39 posts and 357 comments with Chemo being one of the common topics discussed. Thank you to everyone who has shared…
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Exercise and Chemo- ABC Catalyst
Thought I would share this link I was sent to the Catalyst program (ABC i-view). It showcases a medical trial in WA testing the effect exercise has on chemotherapy. It is showing remarkably positive results. http://iview.abc.net.au/programs/catalyst/SC1502H014S00.
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Gratitude
Since being diagnosed with bc 3 and a bit years ago, I have had to learn how to cope with some major challenges. This week I am taking part in Turia Pitt's 7 Day Champion Challenge. There are many women who have faced a bc diagnosis taking part in the free challenge. The aim is to learn how to live an 'epic' life,…
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So, i have breast cancer...
Hi there, My name is Leila, I'm 34, mum to four kids (aged from 7 up to 15) and I have just been diagnosed on Friday 24/6/16 with Invasive Ductal cancer? It was quite a shock, thankfully it appears to have been picked up early, the mass is just 1.7cm. It all still seems quite surreal, logically I understand it all and…
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Friday Update
Hi everyone, welcome to the Friday update! Community Highlights We had 20 new members join the online network this week from all over Australia. Please welcome Pedo, briseis, AnjiS, Ali_h78 and all the other new members. There were 43 posts and 279 comments this week. Here are some posts you may have missed - * Busselton…