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March 2009
Hello, I saw a dietician 3 or 4 times throughout my treatments. At my first appointment I was given a food diary to record everything I consumed over the next week and at my second appointment the dietician gave me some ideas and recipes based on that. I know with chemo they just encourage you to eat whatever you feel like really, there are times when I did not feel hungry at all ( a lot of times) and then others where I was starving and seemed to crave protein foods like meat and starchy food like potatoes. If you have abdominal side effects from radiotherapy there are some foods that can aggravate the symptoms, for me these were oranges tomatoes anything acidic really. I think most cancer centres have a dietician that patients can speak with. Their advice I would say would be based on the treatment plan for that patient. For me when my chemo / radiation was finished that is when I concentrated on getting back on track with my healthy eating, lots of fruit and vegies and everything fresh to try and rid my body of all the toxins from treatments and stay well. butterfly
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March 2009
The Hope and Hurdles pack is now available free of cost for any woman living with secondary breast cancer in Australia. Women can order their pack the Breast Cancer Network Australia or via the automated phone service 1300 887 340. If you would like to read more about what's in the pack please visit their website: http://www.bcna.org.au/
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March 2009
I think it's important to remember that you don't have to be positive 100% of the time. You're only human. Some days you are going to feel down, some days you will feel sad but that doesn't make you a less strong person.
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March 2009
Hi merkel,My dad also had a melanoma removed from behind his ear in 1963 which needed a skin graft... since than has had many basal cell and squamous cell cancers on arms, leg and face some were frozen others cut out one on his hand needed a skin graft 3 on his face were removed and a flap of skin pulled over where the cancers were removed from...dad had a BCC remove from his head in September the doctor did a flap so that dad would still have a full head of hair ( my dad is very proud of his hair)... we got such a shock when the doctor rang to tell us that BCC he removed was a MCC we had never heard of a merkel cell cancer before...dad had the MCC removed from his head and a skin graft from his thigh on the 1st of Oct and we are now waiting to hear when he is to start radiation....we don't know anything about this type of cancer...dad has new cancers on his head already only been there for a week or so.. don't no what to make of them...Dad was in the navy during the last war (WW11) his cancers are all sun related ... Pat
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March 2009
WELCOME TO SPRING and SEPTEMBER SPRING UP!Jan, Sarah, Jan M and I look forward to seeing you again this month at:AUBURN, thisThursday September 11 at 10.30am-12pm. ROSEVILLE, Thursday September 18 at 1.30-3.00pm. The roses are blooming and the gardens are worth a look! Transport a problem... ring Jan or Sarah and we will help you. Take the opportunity to get together and chat. These Groups are supported by the NSW Pancreatic Cancer Network, which brings together experts in Pancreatic Cancer from different specialties across NSW, with the aim of improving the management of patients by facilitating communication between clinicians, researchers, patients and their families. See their website: www.pancreaticcancer.net.au HELPLINE 13 11 20
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March 2009
I just realised that it sbeen three months since I last wrote in this discussion thread. Hard to believe, three months in remission. I feel good but suffer from survivorship, the constant naggling that it could come back. Anyway, just wanted to wish all readers a very joyous Christmas and the contnued strength for this journey that has been laid out for us. Drop me a line on anything... take care, be gentle on yourselves.
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October 2009
Hi all
As we have all discussed, teaching can be a very emotionally and physically exhausting job. I travel an hour each way to get to work. Before cancer I managed this drive ok...now I find it unbearable. As a result I'm trying to find part-time work in a school closer to home. I'm concerned about starting a new job...my current school is obviously aware of what I have been through and are very supportive. Do I tell them? If so, when? Is it appropiate to bring it up at an interview? What about taking time off for 3 monthly tests? Will they notice my physical disability anyway? I don't want them to judge me or discriminate against me as I am good at what I do and have a lot to offer. Some advice from other survivors would be great!
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March 2009
Good for you Inga....:)...I have a few flowering plants on my window myself and also on Saturday I got a gorgeous little ginger kitty(no name yet, suggestions ?) from the Welfare League to keep me company and to make me smile. He is the happiest, friendliest, most affectionate little boy and follows me everywhere and insists on cuddling up against me every night under the bedcovers. After a week of a crazy emotional rollercoaster, I made my way into work last night, praying that I would be emotionally strong enough to do it and not break down and have to leave. Well, it went wonderfully(with the help of a tiny dose of Valium ;)) and everybody at work was kind, smiling and supportive(as I believe in complete transparency about my cancer) and I woke up this morning for the first time and did not cry. I cannot tell you how much better I feel knowing that firstly that I have now gone into work and got through it and did not break down and feel a bit more confident financially. Also knowing that just as much as there are the crazy hard days, there are the days when I am dealing with it and feel great about the fact that maybe I can manage this and get through this. So here I am a week after being told I have cancer, 6 days of hell and one day of grace yesterday....so onwards and upwards with the help of my new mate Mr. Kitty Kat 🙂
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