Firstly, in February 2013 I was diagnosed with Paget's Disease of the Nipple and had a partial mastectomy of the left breast, followed 2 weeks later by removal of 16 more lymph nodes from under my left arm. Chemo and radiation followed with treatment taking nearly 12 months, during which time due to the steroids and lack…
I'm sending out a little inspiration on behalf of one of our fabulous Active and Well Summit delegates. Karen Stark started the conversation by doing an Active and Well talk to 230 women at the Pink Breakfast held for the NT Womens Network. Our hope is that women will have many opportunities to access high quality…
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=NUN7YYYwnbs Have a listen to this great speech from Kathy Bates. :) Paula x
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in May 2015, three months before my 60th birthday. I consider myself very lucky that it was caught early, through a routine mammogram. I have had a lumpectomy and one lymph node removed (which was clear) and am shortly to start 4 weeks radiation. Every morning I wake up grateful for my…
This time last week I was in the hospital with a partially collapsed lung and chest drain. Today, I participated in The Color Run and thoroughly enjoyed myself. This is me at the half way mark before I really got covered with colour and glitter. I am also really proud of my medal even though due to my recent complications…
I thought it was high time that this little turtle stuck her head up and wrote a post. Since being originally diagnosed with EBC in 2004 and then ABC in 2012 and then a new EBC again in 2013 I have met so many lovely people who are all working through their own Breast Cancer Experiences. I see so many who are suddenly and…
I hope this photo brightens your day as it did mine. x
2003 - found a lump in my right breast - lumpectomy and radiation. Follow up with arimedex. 2010-recurrence in right breast -mastectomy and lymph node removal although all clear-follow up Femara. Thought ok all will be well Annual check up with surgeon and 6 monthly check up with oncologist. 2014- mammogram suspicious left…
Hi There Ladies, its been a very long time since I have posted, I even stopped visiting the site as I find it difficult to navigate my way around. When I was going through my treatment I joined a support group through this network, we meet for lunch about once a month and are there supporting each other as best we can. I…
I would like to make a comment on the segment on this mornings channel nine program, it was a story regarding a single mother of two, who since the age of 15 has had numerous lumps and also carries the brca gene and made the decision ultimately to have a double mastectomy, it was was a very inspiring story and the hosts…