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Body+Soul seeking photos for breast cancer tribute
Body+Soul, Australia's leading health & wellbeing supplement which runs nationally through News Limited papers every Sunday, is seeking photos of women diagnosed with breast cancer to feature as part of a commemorative cover during Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. They are seeking high-res photos of women who have…
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My Warrant of Fitness Check
Saw my breast cancer surgeon today for my 6 months-post-surgery checkup: 6 months gone already;-doesn't time fly? I was relieved to learn that the pudginess around my scar is nothing to worry about, it's (blush) just fat, some of the 6kg I put on during chemo. When I get down to 62kg, it should be gone. I was a bit…
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Adventure Mk II
Well were to begin - or end...... I have gotten through 4 TC chemo's thanks to my friends and sister. My body didn't handle it well but now over and recovering from it. Waiting for hair to grow back, taste to return, numb tingly fingers and toes to stop and then can turn my back on chemo. Arm movement is improving from…
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chemo dose 4
Hi This morning I go in for my 4th round of TC - hope they get the vein first go. thats always a good start. So happy this is the last one - just then have to ride out the side effects. I have a CT scan on thursday for my radiotherapy which is scheduled to start on the 8th July. Should be finished on 30 July. We have a…
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Fraziska
Hi everyone, I live and work in Alice Springs.Had a Mastectomy and Lymphclearance 2 years ago.Also booked in May to have a Tram Flap Breastreconstruction. Now my question is I do and have done Pilates for many years was just wondering if there are specific Exersices post op .As it involves abdominal and arm muscle.I have a…
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Relay for Life
I am entering this event for the first time this year and have found out some general information. to any ladies, family member or friends, this is an opportunity to get together at St Leonards for a special occasion on March 29th at 12 on the Saturday. I have paid my $20 and have my top, and entered in Donna Reid's Team…
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GREENBUSHES PINK FUN RUN
Hi Everyone, It's been a while since visiting the community but I have been very busy organising Fun Run to raise funds for our BCNA. Greenbushes, Western Australia will be holding an inagural Fun Run on the 18th May 2014 promoting it as a healthy active family event. This year's event will be a "Mini Field of Women Pink…
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Pink Pedal Challenge
I can't believe it is only two weeks until we head off on an adventure of a lifetime. The pink pedal challenge is fast approaching ~ 7 days cycling from Vietnam to Cambodia. So proud of the fundraising for BCNA our group has accomplished ~ over $120K so far. Looking forward to sharing this challenge with my best friend…
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Pink Ribbon Ride Yesterday
Well, I think I pushed myself a bit hard over the weekend. I ride not only with my hubby, but 2 paramedic friends. 30mins before the ride was due to leave the Fiddler, my bloody pressure dropped & I almost hit the deck, so I didn't do the ride, but I was still there with everyone & we had a GREAT day! We raised over…
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Weekend Walk for Women's Cancers
So this weekend I will walk 60km to raise funds for Women's Cancer research in Brisbane. In memory of those that have passed, for those still fighting and for those that fought the battle and won. So thankful that I am able, and I'll give it all I've got despite very little preparation on my part. It's been 13 months since…
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Sussan Fun Runners to share their breast cancer stories
Are you a BCNA member and breast cancer survivor taking in the Sussans Women’s Fun Run? Or do you know someone running in support of memory of a loved one affected by breast cancer? Share your reason for running! We are looking for women taking part in the Sussan Women’s Fun – either this year or in previous years – who…
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Arm Exercise after BC and Reconstruction
Hi to all and well wishes to you all this my first blog - i have got through it diagnosis thru to bi lateral mastectomy and reconstruction. I am on Tamoxifin and have healed. Now I have been told just gentle arm exercises no weights no swimming no anything that may cause the inplant to move out under my arms just cardio…
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Ribs
I finished my radiation just before Easter. I got pretty will "filled up" with fluid during radiation. I wore pressure bandages on my chest and over my shoulders (two layers) every night, lower legs every night and 24/7 on my left arm. I had loads of physio trying to stay on top of it all. Interestingly, the "cure" for my…
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Volunteers required - Sydney event
Hello Sydneysiders, I hope all is well on your end. I’m writing to see whether you or someone you know would be able help by volunteering at an upcomging Running Festival in Sydney. You may or may not be aware that BCNA is an official Supporting Charity Partner of the BLACKMORES SYDNEY RUNNING FESTIVAL being held on Sunday…
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Pink Pilates
The Northern Cancer Support Centre of Launceston recently offered a 6 week free course of Pilates. Twice a week, for 50 mins, when I first began the class it took me a day and a half to recover. I loved Pilates, and not only did it enable us to exercise in safety under supervision, it also became my stress coping…