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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…
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Breast Cancer Quotes
Hi! Have been reading lots of posts from newer members and reliving those feelings of disbelief, anger and eventual acceptance. Thought I would start a new post - we did have one ages ago, where we could contribute quotes that sum up where we are at, or perhaps where we have been or are going or just to put a smile on…
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In an Unrelenting Journey....lets see whats the smallest thing that brightens your day?
I just wanted to shout out to everyone as we are all at different stages in this journey and I guess as Im recovering from surgery I'm thinking of all of you. Thought it would be great for us all..to share something good that we're grateful for in this moment...it's hard!!! Cant be positive all the time and the journey can…
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Forgetting things
Hi all, I am very upset today. I forgot to register my family to go to my husband's work Christmas family day. We look forward to this day every year especially the kids. But I forgot to RSVP. I used to be very diligent. I never forgot anything but since diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer my brain doesn't function the…