ADMIN: Spam activity
Hi all, we've seen a slight increase in spam activity lately (both here and right across the web), so I'm just reposting the link to information about dealing with spam.
You can find the information here: http://www.bcna.org.au/network/groups/54/blog/4735.
Show us your nuts! (Nude nuts that is...)
One of the hurdles I've had throughout this journey has been to show my nude head in public. But with these hot flushes, it can be so unbearable to have anything on my head, there have been a couple of times (including one today) when I have had to just take the hat off and deploy the hand fan!
I have found it sickening to go nude in public, and yet a little bit empowering. So I'm doing it here, before you all. Here it is!
What has helped you through your journey?
I thought I would start a post to see what has helped people through their journey, so that maybe something might help others.
I will start with:
2nd surgery after one week
Hi every one, Just had my second operation to remove all the lymph nodes on my left side, as found two nodes removed last time positive. In the hospital again. Miss my daughter so much!
to take Tamoxifen or not
I have enjoyed reading all the questions and asnwers regarding Tamoxifen. I was diagonised in Jan 2012 with DCIS and undergone surgery and just completed 25 Radiotherapy treatments. Now I am to see the Oncologist in a months time to decide about the next phase of treatment.
Angel Flight
I just wanted to put this information out there for those on this site who are from outback, remote, rural or regional Australia, who have problems with getting to and from medical appointments, treatments etc( problems with distance, costs etc), there is a service out these that some people it seem have never heard of, or thought of using it is called ANGEL FLIGHT.http://www.angelflight.org.au/
Post op, again!
Round 2 done! Here's hoping that's it.
All receptors are back, we are ER/PR and HER 2 positive. Yay for 12 months of herceptin! Not!
Roll on port a Cath
Lunch Get Together
Hello ladies
You are invited to the next Adelaide Breast Cancer Friendship group lunch get together
When – Friday the 1st June at 12 Midday
Where – AromaCafe at the state library on North Tce
The cost of happiness!
Hello, I met with a plastic & reconstructive surgeon yesterday to discuss my options for recon after having a mastectomy 3 years ago. It looks like I am a great candidate for a “Tram Flap” and a reduction on the other side. Really excited with the choice until we started to talk about the out of pocket dollars!! Surgery all up will cost around $25,000 but lucky I have private health so my out of pocket bill around $7,000 - $8,000.
End chemo round 2
Another round complete. Round 3 tomorrow. Again I am back to feeling 90%. This time was so much easier due to reduction in steroids, but still went numb from head to toe. Makes life difficult and means I am isolated at home.
However, I have been able to get around without the headaches, limited nausea and have been able to eat - although I dont want to.
What I have learnt in the last two weeks:
My family is fabulous and there is nothing they wouldnt do for me. Always knew this but they are amazing.
