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Dealing with cancer while dealing with my own
Hi everyone. 5 years ago today I had surgety for DCIS. 4 years and 9 month later I was diagnosed with early BC. Surgery, radiation, ovaries removed, Arimidex. The whole program. I feel physically fine but the emotional side is a different matter. I have great support and my husband is my rock. Here comes the kicker. Just…
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How can psychologists help?
Hey everyone, I am new to this community but I am eager to learn more. I am a provisional psychologist in Melbourne interested in helping people cope with the emotional difficulties that come with cancer. Whilst I am an outsider (I have not personally had cancer), I feel that the psychological side of cancer can often be…
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Let's Talk about Vaginas
Its the 1st of the month so reminding those to go into group and check on how newbies are going http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/9-lost-libido-ladies
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Thank you
Thank you @Marianne_BCNA for getting onto this and getting it up so quickly. And thank you @InkPetal for being the spark. Legends!
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Life After Breast Cancer Survivor Story
Today a close friend who doesn't have BC sent me this link she is a professional counsellor she knew I would want to share this https://www.refinery29.com/en-us/2017/10/176194/life-after-breast-cancer-survivor-story
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Survivor mode
Hi there, I have been recently diagnosed with bc and am still undergoing all the biopsies, CT Scan and Bone Scan - had this today, the rest on Thursday. I am guessing this will inform the surgeon as to how bad it is? Still thinking I will wake up from this nightmare! Went to the doctor last week with a pain in my arm and…
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Here Comes the Sun
This is an article I read back not long after I was diagnosed.
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AUSTRALIAN CANCER SURVIVORSHIP CENTRE
https://www.petermac.org/services/support-services/australian-cancer-survivorship-centre
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Thankyou
I would like to acknowledge and thank all that have made the time to guide and support others on the blog over the Christmas period when professional help becomes more difficult as we spend time celebrating the festive season with our family and friends. It has been especially important for those newly diagnosed in the run…
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Pushing away or clinging on?
looking back at your heaviest breast ca times, what would you say you did more: would you say you pushed your loved ones away or held on and got clingy ?
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Beautiful Flowers
I had breakfast with the lovely @tigerbeth yesterday. Look what she bought me from her garden:
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Significant other
Hi. 6 days in on third round TC chemo. Hanging in OK, but quite teary and tired, so maybe making a mountain out of a molehill. But it's only me and hubby, surely it's not that hard to organise shopping and housework without fifty questions. It is sooo much easier to do it myself, although I have no energy. Also have…
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Chemo and Guillain Barre Syndrome and r there any groups on Sunshine Coast, Coolum to Noosa Region?
Hi, I was only diagnosed with Breast cancer on 1 Aug and had a mastectomy plus 2 lymph nodes on 10 Aug with a further op on 16th to remove 15 more lymph nodes. Was diagnosed with Gr 3 multi focal DCIS, 5 tumours, largest 22mm in a cluster. total area 6 cm. Initially tested as triple negative but retesting shows 20%…
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Thank you to a supportive friend
I had to share with you the wonderful handmade gift I received from a very clever friend today. It really lifted my spirits and as I wait for a ‘verdict’ on chemo therapy, it’s exactly what I needed. Thank goodness for creative, caring friends xx