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what do I need for reconstruction surgery?

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Posted by Julia44 on 29 May 2013, 12:54PM
Hello,I am seeking some advice from ladies who have undergone tram/diep flap reconstruction as to what I need to purchase to help me in the hospital or after when things are still delicate when at home.Such as special bras etc?Thanks,Julia
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Sydney inner west support group

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Posted by Julia44 on 09 May 2013, 05:06PM

Hello,

If anyone would like to come along to a cancer support group which is currently being held in Marrickville Sydney.  It is run by Life Force Cancer Foundation and is free. 

It runs every Thursday 10.00-12.30 at Marrickville Library, until 6th June 2013.

I went along today and was the only one there!  I am sure there are others out there who may benefit from  this program too.

If you would like to book in ring the library on 93352173.

Hope to see some of you there!

Julia

 

 

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Effexor/Tamoxifen

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Posted by Julia44 on 08 May 2013, 10:19AM

Hello all,

My Oncologist suggested that I try Effexor for relief of hot flushes of Tamoxifen and to enable me to sleep better.

Wondering if any of you have any experience with this drug?

Googling it - it seems to be a drug for major depression!

Thanks,
Julia

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RIP Chrissie Amphlett

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Posted by Julia44 on 22 Apr 2013, 04:16PM

Sorry to hear about Chrissie from the Divinyls passing away today from BC.  I used to love her band in my wild youth!

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getting cannula into veins

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Posted by Julia44 on 18 Jan 2013, 01:58PM

Hi,

I went today to get a CT angiogram done priior to having reconstruction in a few months, referred by plastic surgeon.

 

It was very distressing as they could not get the cannula into the vein to inject the dye, so I ended up in tears and left saying i would come back another time(nexc Fri). They said this is due to the veins being wrecked by chemo (FEC,Docetaxel).

 

On the other arm I have been told not to have veins pricked due to lymph nodes being removed, so god knows what I am supposed to do.

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  • Name:  Mrs Julia
  • Gender:  Female
  • Marital status:  Married

My diagnosis

  • Breast cancer experience: 
    I have been diagnosed with breast cancer
  • Diagnosis type: 
    Early Breast Cancer
  • Diagnosis date:  11/05/2011
  • Number of children:  3

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    Reading, Travel
  • Breast cancer-related interests: 
    Clinical trials, Depression and psychological impacts, Impact on children and families, Impact on relationships, Workplace and career, Medical research

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