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Some people say the strangest things!
I'm dealing with some tendonitis from Arimidex. I am wearing kinesiology tape on both my wrist and my leg. Ridiculously when I go to my physio they only seem to have the tape in bright colours - currently hot pink camo on my wrist and black cow spots on my leg. At least it doesn't have flashing lights!! So I'm walking…
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Rant- It's all about him!
I need to vent or I will explode. Lately every ailment I get, my hubby more or less says he has the same thing. I remarked a fellow lymphedema sufferer had a paper cut and her arm and hand swelled and she needed to go on antibiotics and all he could say is oh yes those paper cuts are really bad, I had them in the bank job…
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Cancer Council Enrich Program
Hi lovelies, I know that previously we have had posts about the YWCA Encore program, helping those who have suffered breast cancer to exercise and be healthy using set physical exercises both on land and in an aquatic setting. Just thought that I would post for those that have not heard of the Enrich program which is run…
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Feeling ? Just been diagnosed
hello, very new to say it was not on my to do list once I retired last year ... feeling overwhelmed have my daughters wedding in 3 weeks, eldest daughter 40th in New York in 5 weeks...
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Laughter with cancer
If you have facebook go read this inspiring story https://m.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1452922188169499&id=696627770465615 Day 1010: CAN YOU ACCEPT YOUR CANCER DIAGNOSIS? Today, I went to a GP in my new area. I told her that I've had Ewing Sarcoma and Melanoma. Then, she told me that two weeks ago she has been…
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Trying to make sense of it all.....
What I am feeling like at the moment, as I wait is that sometimes I feel like - I am not wording this so well, sometimes I feel like a bit of a fraud - being Grade1 and probably Stage 1 as well - maybe stage 2 but only on the cusp of it.I feel that with treatment things will be ok. I will breeze through it and that it will…
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Having a bit of a wobble!!!!!
Hi All I am having a bit of a wobble!! I know it sound silly but i feel guilty about the last few days. I have relatives over from the UK and we had a few days away in the Clare Valley which was brilliant. But i feel so guilty about drinking so much wine and cider!! I have cut down my alcohol consumption a lot since…
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How long do I have?
My breast cancer has spread to my lungs. I know it’s like how long is a piece of string because each cancer and person is different. But I really want to know. At least an average life expectancy! Regards Jane18
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Positives of Treatment (chemo , radiation and hormone therapy )
Hi everyone My dr has recommended chemo , radiation and hormone therapy for me. i am scared . i do know about the hair loss stuff hence cutting my hair tomorrow . Can anyone tell me of a positive experience.
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People are good
I'm posting here because I have to get it out and there's no-one at the moment to say it to. I don't need to tell any of you what a crappy time the months after diagnosis are. It just seems so overwhelming. Well, I can't go into details but I've been overwhelmed by practical support today that has taken a huge amount of…
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Got the all clear from first mamogram
yippeee j have been laying low as I was quite stressed however just got all clear. HD meeting with dr Mann and he was efficient and informative. Doesn’t recommend gene testing at the moment until it becomes free unless I want to pay. He said within next few years he believes it will be free to all. I feel a massive relief.
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Central Coast Support Lunch
Our first Central Coast Support Lunch for 2018 is coming up next month and we'd love to see you there. Tia Covi, from the CoastCanCare Wellness Program will be coming along to share the details of the 2018 FREE activity program which include Tai Chi, Art Therapy and Relaxation just to name a few. It's also a great chance…