New and worried
Not too sure im in the right place, as i do not have a diagnosis. I have had itching on one part of my left breast for some time, fast forward 4 months and its still there driving me crazy. So went to gp, they found a lump.ive have been sent for mammogram and ultrasound. Unfortunately they cant get me in for 2 weeks. Im a little stressed and am looking to hear about other who have had similar experiences101Views0likes4Comments
Cancer Council Webcast on "How do I deal with the 'stuff' people say?''
This was a webcast last week that i missed - on "How do I deal with the 'stuff' people say?" ..... I haven't watched it myself yet, but should be interesting!! To log in, you just need to sign in with your email address. https://login.redbackconferencing.com.au/landers/page/dadbe651Views0likes0Comments
Testing 1,2,3
This is just a test run to see if I'm able to post cos up until now, when I hit the pink post tab,it takes me straight back to all posts.But while I'm here,may as well post that I have my mammo tomorrow -5yrs on,or 12yrs if you count the first bout of bc.I'm not anxious now but my pulse might speed up abit when my boob goes on that cold X-ray plate.My best wishes to all you lovelies out there who might be struggling with your bc treatments.You will get through it and enjoy life again. Tonya xx1View0likes0Comments
Searching for the positives
The past week or so has been a challenge to staying connected on here. I guess part of the frustration has been that feeling of helplessness that we all know so well from our dealings with Breast Cancer. It was not possible, no matter how hard we tried, to 'fix this'. We had to just trust that those who could, would eventually get it sorted. But just as we eventually realise that there are things we can do to help ourselves get through treatment, I have found there are things I can do to help myself stay connected and get something positive out of the network while we wait for it to be fully functional again. For a start I can still read and respond to people's posts (although I find that if I use the reply function rather than the comment function my reply goes missing, is this just me?). I have read some amazing posts just in the last week that have helped me to feel inspired. By responding to people who have been searching for information to help them through a difficult moment I can still feel helpful. I don't find it helpful to dwell on what is not working (I can't change this and just have to hope that 'the experts' are working it out) but just persist in finding ways to still be able to read posts and respond if I feel I might be able to help in some way. I find it inspiring that so many of us are persisting through this difficult time and still doing our best to stay positive and share our experiences, the good and the bad. Thanks to all those who are still posting and commenting. We will get through this. ?? Deanne xxx1View0likes3Comments
Come a long way.
I've just reread my one and only post, and my word, it feels like a long time ago. It seems like a whole life has gone past in the last nine months. The panic attacks lessened after the initial shock. Then the six sessions of chemo were the hardest thing I've ever been through. A mastectomy, followed by eight weeks of an infected seroma. Today is the last day of six weeks of radiation . I've not posted, but this site has been invaluable to me. Whenever I was in need of help, there was always somebody going through the same emotions, who were brave enough to write about it. Thank you ladies. I am in awe of you.11Views0likes5Comments
Next Meeting 2nd August.
Next meeting will be on Monday 2nd August at the Murwillumbah Bowls Club as a trial for an ongoing venue. "Cutting The Ties That Bind" is the topic for discussion. Tricia Mccormick will look at strategies that may help managing stress especially when it is other peoples stress that impacts on one's self. Lianne.1View0likes0Comments