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Re: Calling out to MBC's beyond 5 years!
@MetsChic_2017 I live in Brisbane, I walk regularly around central Brisbane. I'm am likely to be a long term with MBC. I am living well at the moment but suffer side effects of hormone treatments - joint stiffness and pain but the regular movement - walking so far helps with that.Re: Coming to terms about living with metastatic bc
Thanks @arpie some great advice. My daughter is actually a pharmacist and has prescribed cannabis oil and it is something I have considered. It’s really early for me so waiting to see how well my initial treatments are working. I’m hoping once I am off Dexamethsone that I will no longer have insomnia.Re: Coming to terms about living with metastatic bc
Hi Julez yes I have joined the group you mention I was added just yesterday. Just back from a walk but a little sore today (bone Mets) and tired insomnia from current medication but had a nice chat with a running friend who was out for her run this morning. It’s a beautiful morning in sunny Brisbane!Re: Coming to terms about living with metastatic bc
Thank you Mez, I was previously very active, a runner, actually an Ultra Runner, I ran every day. That was cut short when running became too painful due to the lesions that had grown on my spine (L5 and S1 joints) and now the pain is ongoing despite Radiation Treatment. I am hopeful it will ease in time and I have been told I will return to running but it seems doubtful. I am hoping to work with an Exercise Physiologist to get back to some sort of physical activity that will restore some of my physical fitness. Has anyone anything advice or care to share their experience. I still walk daily, instead of running but it's uncomfortable I know it is good for me and my situation.Re: Why should Breast Cancer Stop Me?
Thanks Deanne, I have never questioned 'why me?' in regards to my diagnosis. I have come to realise that I am probably one of the people bettere equipped to manage such a diagnosis. As a Running Mums Australia ambassador before my diagnosis I sought to be an inspiration in the way I approach my sport. My Breast Cancer diagnosis has taken this to a whole new level and I hope to prove that it is not necessarily the death sentence we think it is and being in such good health has me better prepared for anything including this. In ultra running you employ a raft of coping mechanisms and even more so at the level I compete and I have certainly employed these a lot in the past few months. Thanks again. Jodie4Views0likes0CommentsWhy should Breast Cancer Stop Me?
Despite my Breast Cancer diagnosis and treatment I have been able to continue to run and train for ultra marathon events with a little adjustment of course. I recently traveled to China and have written an account of my trip on my blog. Follow the link below. Thank you. https://run4fun4ever.wordpress.com/2016/06/24/xi-qiao-shan-international-24-hour-ultra-marathon/51Views0likes7Comments
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Living with metastatic breast cancer
This is group for people living with metastatic breast cancer (also called stage 4, secondary or advanced breast cancer). This is a safe, understanding space to connect with others who truly get what it’s like to hear the words that you are living with metastatic breast cancer. Together, we offer each other strength, compassion, hope encouragement and a place to talk openly—whatever you're facing.
