Blogs

Read stories from Click members as they travel through their breast cancer journey.
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  • List Queen

    Posted May 11, 2011 by tanya

    Many who know me know be to be a list-lover. Well I've had a few lists developing in my mind that I thought I'd jot down. The first is a list of a few things I am thinking of doing once treatment is over. I am very aware that for many, getting on with life after treatment can be very difficult - al...

  • Yoga and shopping

    Posted May 11, 2011 by tanya

    At my cancer group (The Young and The Breastless) we had a great yoga class, focussing on our shoulders. Most of us have minor shoulder issues having had surgery. It was great for the cording under my arm. The underside of my arm is still very numb so again it's good to stretch it out - I may not re...

  • Running running

    Posted May 11, 2011 by tanya

    Ran today and yesterday - I run as much as I can comfortably, and walk in between. I stop at a few of the exercise stops along the way - my favourite is the grinder (like an exercise bike for arms). I feel exhausted now but that's also because I've done lots of tidying today. Today I ran bald. Leila...

  • Photos

    Posted May 11, 2011 by tanya

    A friend and very talented photographer took these photos of me. Hopefully she'll be able to use some for her own folio but for me it's an important memory document of what I've been through. [gallery link="file" columns="2" orderby="ID"]

  • Got tattooed

    Posted May 11, 2011 by tanya

    I had my radiation simulation appointment today. This means that we had to simulate the radiotherapy treatment so that they could measure, figure out the doses and positioning. I was put onto the CT scan while they used a ruler and tape measure to measure all sorts of angles. Then my radiation oncol...

  • No-go chemo today

    Posted May 11, 2011 by tanya

    I felt so disappointed today when we finally got in to my doc and he told me that I can't have chemo today. My neutrophil (white blood cell) count is only 0.5. I am allowed to go to chemo only if they are up above 1.5. It means that I have very very low immunity at the moment. And there isn't anythi...

  • Purple Twilight Walk

    Posted May 11, 2011 by tanya

    This morning Leila and Fraser were very excited to go to their friend's house to do Halloween things. While they were having lots of fun Mark and I had a precious opportunity to go out for brunch together. We had yummy eggs at Cantina. Then we had a saunter through Planet Books. Leila was keen to k...

  • I ran.

    Posted May 11, 2011 by tanya

    I had the most wonderful two hour nap after lunch today on my new red outdoor bench cushions on the back deck. Bliss. I then dragged mysefl down to the lap for my walk. However, inspired by the UWA seminar from a few days ago I tried running today - and I could! I ran then walked three times round....

  • Funny photos

    Posted May 11, 2011 by tanya

    We were at the Perth Advertising and Design Club awards night last night. They had a photo booth which was a great idea. The ones Mark and I did are pretty hilarious though not at all flattering!

  • Cancer and Lifestyle

    Posted May 11, 2011 by tanya

    Went to chemo club with Fraser yesterday. I mainly did stretches to try to stretch out the cords under my arm and because I still feel a bit weak and breathless. However.... last night  I went to a seminar that UWA Sports Science held, with four speakers; Dr Joske, Head of Haemotology from SCGH, An...