This post is a research article; I am putting this out for general discussion. 70% of us are double-positive so this is an important topic. This research came from England and was in collaboration with University of Adelaide. But this isn't the first research article I have read about the protective nature of progesterone…
Losing my hair through Chemotherapy was one of the hardest/emotional things to come to terms with, once I shaved it off, I adapted like a duck to water. Yes there were days that were so difficult, juggling wigs, headpieces and eventually having no eyelashes was the absolute rockbottom. BUT...I threw together a collage of…
Morning - we are all reminded every now and again how many are diagnosed with Breast Cancer. This week I have come to learn that two ladies from one of my community groups have recently been diagnosed. One is newly diagnosed and has had surgery on Thursday, awaiting pathology results and the other is a recurrence!…
Hi All!!! Well, I have to say I'm pretty upbeat considering :p generally....however being 11 months post chemo and constant appointments and feeling improved everyday. I have my Plastic Surgeon appointment this afternoon...and when I got up, I found myself fall into a puddle of tears, inconsolable. This is the end part of…
I was at the pool today...trying to get some strenght back...doing my lsps of walking and arm exercises and tiny biuts of swimming. I have done this since 3 weeks post mastectomy and partial reconstruction and almost to end of chemo.(I used to swim pre cancer) So the regular guards and staff at the pool have seen me with…
Two years ago today I received news that would change my life forever... I was told I had breast cancer AGAIN (almost 3 years after my first diagnosis), this time throughout both lungs. I was told surgery was not possible due to the extensive spread of the cancer, and there was no cure...my condition was terminal. The goal…
Carman's Fun Run is back in 2024! Carman’s Fun Run will be held on Sunday 18 February 2024. Held at the picturesque Elsternwick Park, Brighton (located at the doorstep of the popular Elwood shops). Runners, walkers and joggers of all abilities can lace up, run your best and have fun doing it. Half-marathon, 10K or 5K…
