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A little bit of silliness.
How Awesome is this hubbie :) Just love this YouTube clip what a wonderful support this must have been. Hope everyone is having a nice long weekend. Paula :)
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Separated by Ice, Blizzards, Penguins, Seals, and the Southern Ocean
This is my first post here and not sure I'm in the right place. My wife was diagnosed with stage 3 c breast cancer back on April 16th this year. She has had two operations, and is now had her first chemo treatment. Neutropenia has also been diagnosed. She has had no other side effects, including lose of hair and nausea.She…
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Never felt so alone
is there anybody to call and speak too as a partner of someone going through breast cancer? I have spoken to the local counsellor once before but got put off when she said to me " just Chant over and over All will be well" Right now I am being overpowered by it all and other things going on.
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Where can I get support?
My wife Michelle has not been diagnosed. She is very reluctant to take treatment. If it is cancer, it is quite advanced, she can feel it growing and her pain becomes more consistent. We are private people and have few friends to rely on. I think the time fast approaches where we will need help. Can someone point me in the…
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MY Hero
When i was first diagnosed in March 13 i felt that i was walking around in a daze, there was so many appointments and fast paced - go here, go there, and so on, i struggled to keep up and my mind felt very clouded. As i sat in the many Dr appointments and tests i could hear them talking but wasn't really listening and only…
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Recent diagnosis
G'day Guys. My beautiful wife was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. its is treatable and we're informed it is what's known as "home brand" breast cancer, the most common type. We had some extremely anxious moments from the initial diagnosis to knowing exactly what we are dealing with. My wife is strong, determined,…
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NEW Partner support resource
Hi all, BCNA’s new booklet was released last month ‘I wish I could fix it’: Supporting your partner through breast cancer. This booklet aims to help partners, male and female, of women diagnosed with breast cancer within the last 12 months. Of course, those beyond the 12 month mark are still welcome to download the booklet…
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Welcome!
As the female partner of a beautiful woman that has now survived breast cancer, I would like to provide support for any other same sex couples that are experiencing this roller coaster. We were (and are still) extremely lucky to have great support networks (medical, friends and family), but we did not know of anyone in the…
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New resource to help partners
Hi all, It’s hard to believe that it’s November already…how did that happen? In the BCNA office, we have been busy developing a new booklet to help partners of people diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m thrilled to say that the booklet is now available! BCNA’s new booklet ‘I wish I could fix it’: Supporting your partner…
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Men Who Care
Hi guys, my name is Clayton and I too have been and will always be a breast cancer carer and supporter.I lost my partner in Jan this year and like the rest of you found that there is no such support for men directly affected by it.A group I have started up in Brissie is Men Who Care,it's more one on one thing.The only…
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TAC advice please
Hi Ladies, Please keep an eye out for my gorgeous girlfriend who is about to start chemo in September. She is hopefully joining our online network tonight...Not sure what her online name will be...She will be having TAC. So, anyone with words of wisdom and gentle, honest encouragement please keep an eye out for her posts.…
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Feeling alone & overwhelmed
Hi, I was diagnosed with breast cancer last year at age 42. My mother passed away from 2ndary breast cancer at 41. I had a tumour in my right breast & a suspicious area in my left. I opted to have a double mastectomy & reconstruction which involved 3 operations from march 2012 to end of November 2012. I also started…
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The Husband/ Carer!
When man dragged Jane out of cave by hair, he knew how to hunt, build a fire, and fight war. No need to talk about it, just do! Is there anyone else out there who can share their story of the male who isnt an "Instant Nurse" JUST ADD WATER. We are talking: doesnt switch off a light, put a cup in the sink and still finds…