Yes definately react to certain soaps, deodorants, foods etc... Have changed my eating patterns too. No dairy. I do cheat though. Love cream. Changed my environment too. Am now living on the top of a hill. The kids love it. We have two cabins which I hope will be run of it's feet with people wanting a piece of this paradise for a weekend. No pollution now where I used to live in the heart of Melbourne. This I believe has helped immensely. Am now on anti histamines where before I was able to smell the roses literally. Jasmine is the devil now. Can smell it for miles away and then the reactions... Moo Goo soaps are fantastic. I buy them online. Also, anything baby soaps. No chemicals are a must. I can spot cheap perfumes too. They make me gag.. or is this something I tell my partner so he has to get the more expensive 🙂 Omo sensitive is fantastic for clothing. If I use anything different it can be devastating. A rash appears. Lymphodeima is the swelling of limbs where fluid becomes trapped. This is mainly due to the removal of the lymph nodes. Only adding this as I noticed the question earlier if still interested. October I plan to have a big Fundraiser bbq get together on one of our hills here. It's the least I can do for the wonderful care the RMH has given us. Do you find you do more for charities now? Take care Andrew Annie ... View more

Hi Lisa, Fingers and toes crossed for you. Even a prayer. As Andrew said, be kind to your body and relax. Shantideva Buddha spoke these words, 'if it can be cured why worry, if it cannot be cured what is the use of worrying.' I live by this now.. Take care Annie ... View more

Thank you for the giggle..:) Annie ... View more

Hi Old hippy, I'm with KJ. The RSPCA is the best place for your staffie. I picked up our dogs when noone else was able to look after them. I'm sure someone will take this staffie and love him to bits. Annie ... View more

Hi Trish, I do hope the best for you and your mum. You are going through a rough time at the moment and yes do vent. No one can ever know how or what you are going through. I have always believed it is the whole family who is affected by this horrid disease not just the victim. Much blessings to you and your family Annie ... View more

I like this Andrew the old hippy, thanks 🙂 ... View more

Hi there Andrew, I felt like that too. I found Chemo was worse than radiation with the nausea too. Being an active person it was almost like please kill me now... As for the personal insult bit, more like a shovel to the face. What do you mean I can't lift more than 5kg. There isn't much left in the world that weighs less. My second born was at this stage almost 9 months old and definately weighed more than 5kg. I understand there are things we are not able to do anymore but sometimes I just wish I could go back in time and change things and take more chances. Appreciate the lifting of a heavy mop bucket of water where as now it's a little bucket with a squeegee type mop thing. They don't clean like the heavy duty ones...lols... I guess I just forget sometimes. Having a double mastectomy, I know what I have had done to my body since cancer, but when someone looks at me, they just assume I can carry heavy things like the norm. Today was no different. In the shop, my partner carried about five bags and also attempted to grab a new box of dinner plates we just bought. i suggested to him I will take some of the bags and the lady at the register said to me, you can carry this box. My partner god bless him said to her, no she can't, I will. The lady just looked at me stupendously as if to say, what, she isn't carrying anythin. I just said, I hurt my back. I do feel a little guilty sometimes. What about you? ... View more

I understand Cinamin. I felt like this for years. Have decided to just do what I can do when I can do. But this sometimes gets me into trouble.. Baby steps and when you want to say no, you can say no. This I find is the biggest hurdle for me. Take care Cinamin Annie ... View more

Hi maddie, great advice on here. How are you doing? Annie ... View more

Hi Sandy, I agree with oldhippy, it will get easier and you do get to know what to expect. Wishing your journey with treatment to be easier on you Take care Annie ... View more