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24.01.2022 IT FEELS soooooo good to be back in our National Parks again surrounded by so much beauty, fresh air and sunshine. Crazy how easy it is to put aside this natura...l tonic for the mind, body and soul in favour of being ‘busy’.... An added bonus is my son chatted non-stop for the entire walk. It didn’t escape me that he loved having my full attention for 3 hours! See more

23.01.2022 #itsoktonotbeok Stigma, What Stigma? I sat across the desk from a physician I had known and worked with for many years.... He asked all the usual questions including my medical history. I replied in a matter of fact way, asthma, reflux and endogenous depression. The physician looked up from his desk, put his fountain pen down and looked directly at me. You have depression? But you’re so organised, efficient and bright and cheery. As our eyes meet, he stopped immediately. He then proceeded to apologise profusely. I simply smiled and replied, No need to apologise. That’s the usual response I get. And the consultation proceeded. That was approximately twenty years ago. Please reach out for help. This is the most difficult step. Together one day we can, #stopthestigma #ruokday2020

20.01.2022 Recorded Pre COVID

19.01.2022 On reflection #irockedbald CLICK ON THE VIDEO FOR SOUND.... GOTTA HAVE MUSIC SO YOU CAN ROCK WITH ME

16.01.2022 The last 6 months has affected everyone in some way ! I have one request, Never give up HOPE,... Even in your darkest hour, Look for the positives, Life is a tough gig, Don’t plan too far ahead, Seize the moment. #loveyaguts

14.01.2022 There’s no denying a lot of us have been touched by cancer in some way or form. Recently a very close friend of the Vue Family passed away after a battle with c...ancer. Watching this young person fight, and attempt to beat her illness, showed this family a few important reminders. Firstly, that life can be unpredictable, and when it throws you a curve ball, catch it and use it wisely or smack it out of the park! Secondly, that the word family is so strong and sometimes it’s not just blood but those special connections we forge along life’s journey. Thirdly, that we should embrace and appreciate those moments of joy and be humbled by how fortunate we are in so many ways. You never know what tomorrow can bring. Above all, be kind. Rest easy Caiden

13.01.2022 https://cancerwithatwist.com.au/speaking/

12.01.2022 https://cancerwithatwist.com.au/ It looks like there is some welcome rain coming for the weekend. For those who have not had a wander around my website this weekend would be an ideal time to snuggle in and let your fingers do the walking!... The website sits quietely while I buckle down @ work. So kick back grab a can of #iceycolddietcoke and enjoy!

11.01.2022 (Please Share) In his own words, Markwood resident Terry Greaves, 59, has been given a second chance at life! Earlier this year, the father of three was diagnos...ed with Metastatic Melanoma and without treatment was given six weeks to live. Supported by wife Heather, a registered nurse, and his children Emma, Clare and Sean, Terry commenced treatment immediately, travelling regularly to both Melbourne and the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre. He recently received the positive news that the treatment had been successful, increasing his life expectancy from six weeks to two to five years. And now the Greaves' family, with the help of their friends, want to give something back by raising $200,000 for the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre which treats cancer patients from across north east Victoria and southern New South Wales. But we need your help! Please share Terry and Heather's story through your networks and help us reach our target. For further information, and to donate visit www.balldrop.com.au Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre Trust Fund Inc Ovens & Murray Football Netball League Goulburn Valley League Ovens & King Football Netball League Tallangatta & District Football League Upper Murray Football Netball League Hume Football League AFL Goulburn Murray AFL North East Border ABC Goulburn Murray The Border Mail Border Mail Sport PRIME7 News Border 9 News Border North East Radio 2AY 2AY's O&M Live Benalla Ensign Wangaratta Chronicle Albury Wodonga Health Benalla Health AlburyCity Wodonga Council Helen Haines MP Jaclyn Symes Steph Ryan for Euroa

10.01.2022 100% Medicare Refund Women put themselves last! This is what I've observed since starting Perfect Again 6 years ago. Women often put up with quite a lot of disc...omfort if there is a greater family need because we are nurturers. We tend to put others' needs before our own. This applies as well to womens' breast forms. If you are uncomfortable with your current breast form, please call me so that we can discuss all things Perfect Again. You may well find that they are perfect for you! Everything can be done over the phone and by post and there is a 100% Medicare refund on the breast form itself. See more

09.01.2022 The morning after the day before !

09.01.2022 PINC & STEEL have trained Physio’s in #northeastvictoria Every #cancersurvivor should have access to this #awesome service. It takes a lifetime to put Humpty Dumpty together again!

06.01.2022 I love getting my messages. Thank you

04.01.2022 This is an annual Australian event which is all online and free! Great presentations and evidence based information for everyone who has or had #breastcancer. Follow the link below to register. https://www.breastcancer-rehabandwellness.com/summit2021

02.01.2022 View from my hospital bed window in my Brisbane City, Australia. I find out in the next few days if I’m cancer free and in remission I want to thank the people who are staying home to help protect the persons like me

02.01.2022 Part 2 Surgery Over the next 6 weeks I would like give you a FACTUAL account of MY PERSONAL story from diagnosis to post treatment. Welcome to Part 2 Surgery.... If you need to catch up, Part 1 can be found on the website https://cancerrelaxationwithatwist.com/cancer-the-facts-fr/ If anyone has any questions please talk with your GP or contact the Cancer Council on line. I DO NOT OFFER ANY MEDICAL ADVICE. What you will read is what happened for me. Just the facts Every person is different and their treatment plan will be different. There are some amazing support services out there and plan B is to commence hyperlinking you into the many services. Please bear with me. It will happen. Surgery was booked for 10/12/2015 I had private health insurance but opted for my surgery to be done in a public hospital in Melbourne as a private health insurance. I waited no longer than if I was a private patient in a private hospital I attended the hospital for an appointment at the pre admission clinic. At pre admission clinic I had several tests done. This may vary between hospitals. ECG Met physio for discussion of immediate post op care. Deep breathing, coughing and mobility. Measurement of right and left arms at specific points and perometry (google it). This was painless and quick. Baseline measurements were also done at my local hospital as this is where I would have ongoing regular checks for lymphedema for several years post op. Introduction to Breast Care Nurse from Melbourne hospital. Measurement for a post op bra. Information pack which I declined as I had received this from my local hospital. Admission @ 0700hrs on 10/12/2015. Preoperatively I was sent to radiology/nuclear medicine department for a sentinel node imaging. A dye is injected into the nipple of the breast affected with cancer. A series of pictures are taken after. The dye is taken up by the lymph nodes. For further information, you guessed it.google it. I met with my surgeon, anethathesis and plastic surgeon immediately pre op in a small consultation room attached to theatre. All questions answered. I hopped onto a theatre trolley about hour prior to theatre and a warming device was put over me. It was like a big warm airbag. General anaesthetic. Time in theatre approximately 2 hours. I went back to my room when I was alert and pain well managed I had a very heavy pressure dressing to where my right breast was. 3 drain tubes, catheter and IV (drip), oxygen prongs for several hours. My pain was very well controlled with a variety of medications and anti nausea medication. If I had pain the staff would ask me to rate it on a scale 0-10. I had white theatre stockings which where fitted pre op. On return to the ward I had intermittent pneumatic compression device fitted to both legs to prevent blood clots. These are used commonly for a variety of surgery. Tolerated fluids and a light diet before settling. Visit form surgical team and physio next morning. Visit from discharge planner. Catheter was removed the next morning and I walked to the toilet with the assistance of a nurse. IV bung remained in for prophylactic antibiotics. I was drowsy first day post op. After 24 hours my pain was well controlled with oral analgesia. My 3 drain tubes where taken out when they had less than a given amount in them for 24 hours. Day 2 I was walking short distances, sitting out for short periods and tolerating diet and fluids. Day 4 discharged to nearby motel. Visited by district nurse daily to check drain tubes. 2 drain tubes remained in on discharge. Day 5 Xmas shopping with hubby and daughter. Dressing remained intact from theatre until review by surgeon one week post op. This was the first time I had seen the wound. Every surgeon has a different technique. As I had a gas air expander ( google airexpanders,breast cancer ) inserted into where my right breast was I never looked completely flat. Review by surgeon. She went through surgery. Informed me I had one lymph gland involved so 2 lymph glands from under my arms were removed. I did not know the type of cancer until I received the pathology result from the tumour they removed in theatre, which was a few weeks post op. This result then confirmed that chemotherapy and radiotherapy was required. My wound care was provided by district nursing under the directive of the surgeon ,the breast care nurse’s in Wangaratta, general surgeon and GP where involved in post op wound care. Wound did not heal well. Returned to theatre in Melbourne for debridement of wound due to skin necrosis.( google it. Not uncommon ). Overnight stay. 31/12/2015. Review in 2 days then home to Wangaratta. Post op there were some restrictions no heavy lifting unable to put hands above head no driving until cleared by surgeon. If you had to heave the wheel in a hurry there is a chance of damage to your wound. Once again there are many services available to help both physically and emotionally. Chapter 3 Chemotherapy- the facts will be published next week.

02.01.2022 An old favourite Keep smiling

01.01.2022 Tomorrow is the first day towards being cured of stage 3 throat cancer. This is the mask I’ll be wearing for 7 weeks, 35 rounds of radiation. Treatment begins ...at 10am, first up is 4 hours of chemotherapy. Thank you all so much for the support, it has meant the world. The amazing head and neck cancer team at St Vincent’s hospital, Sydney have said I have a 90% chance of being cured. There is no other option. JAYX See more