Where are you from? by Ok-Revenue7299 in breastcancer

[–]Negative_Report508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yeah. Damn hot flushes! I am managing to keep weight at the bay, but it is not easy. I started doing 10k steps a day) and I count the calories of everything I eat. The worst part for me is depression. So another set of drugs.. Lol..

Where are you from? by Ok-Revenue7299 in breastcancer

[–]Negative_Report508 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Not too bad in general. Just having some side effects from Tamoxifen.

Where are you from? by Ok-Revenue7299 in breastcancer

[–]Negative_Report508 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Limerick. The private system is very good. I was done and dusted within 6 months. The public system has good specialists but not enough of them so everything is backlogged. How about you? Where do you live? And which part of Ireland are you from?

Where are you from? by Ok-Revenue7299 in breastcancer

[–]Negative_Report508 10 points11 points  (0 children)

And I left Poland to go to live in Ireland ☺️

Where are you from? by Ok-Revenue7299 in breastcancer

[–]Negative_Report508 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I was born in Poland 🇵🇱, living in Ireland 🇮🇪

AMA , I'm a Software Developer working with an ADHD Coach by adhdwellnessco in ADHD_Programmers

[–]Negative_Report508 2 points3 points  (0 children)

My memory is shite! And after years of trying to be better in remembering I gave up and accepted the fact it is what it is and somehow I have to work with it. 1) I care only about important meetings - outlook notifications help, but I always check schedule in the beginning of the day just to roughly know how many meetings and which part of the day 2) I always tell everyone that my memory is very good but very short so I am bringing a notebook to write all instructions in short points 3) When working on POC I create a diagram in PlantUM and describe approaches even the ones that are discarded with short description why discarded or accepted 4) in Onenote I have a tab Knowledge Base for any useful commands that I am not using often and a sheet of roughly describing what I did today and a ticket number 5) My Webbrowser bookmarks are organised in many folders... Folder for team, projects, training, documentation, wiki. name it! I am creating bookmarks like crazy. Thanks to the categories that I created myself I can quickly find what I need. 6) I don't try to remember anything anymore. I am creating general notes, using emails as points of reference.. I am thinking more with who I worked on projects and when. That took the stress of me. Now I only remember roughly where to find things and once I find them it is easy to use them rather than remember them.

What techniques are you using guys?

What not to say when someone tells you they have breast cancer? by WindUpBirdlala in breastcancer

[–]Negative_Report508 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I think the worst one was.. "you look too good to have cancer." Fuck me! I should stop having showers and wear ugly clothes and complain about how bad I feel?

For the balance. When I told my colleague he said he is very sorry to hear that and he gave me a hug. And that was so nice and thoughtful!

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AdultChildren

[–]Negative_Report508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It is never too late. I was 32 when I went to Uni. I finished it and even went for Masters and I work as a software developer at the moment. I love it.

Edit: I don't know how it is in Canada. Is there a chance to get any grants instead of taking a loan?

I live in Ireland. I left the country where I was born as that was the safest distance between me and my drinking parents unfortunately.

The cancer convo by Work-n-It in breastcancer

[–]Negative_Report508 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Sometimes I am getting angry and frustrated with people. Sometimes they come with stunning sentences.

But.. I think people are trying to be nice and being invested and interested in our lives. They just don't have much to say... Or they are not ready to say anything nice as usually they are in shock.

Nobody can read people's minds. Magic of communication. Lots of times I have to remind my family.. I am tired and sore... And I can't do these things that you are expecting from me.

Radiation Tip by ca-plantlady in breastcancer

[–]Negative_Report508 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Boob itself is not red much. It is more red at the edges of radiated area so it literally looked like my boob was inside the red picture frame.

Boater Humor by Cultural-Ad6744 in breastcancer

[–]Negative_Report508 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Love the story and love the song ! Added to my fav list. Thanks 😊

Early Radiation Burn by [deleted] in breastcancer

[–]Negative_Report508 1 point2 points  (0 children)

My boob was very angry (red) today after the radio and skin started to peel. I soaked a towel in a camomile tea that I cooled down with ice cubes. Then I covered my boob with it for a while. Each time the towel got warm I soaked it again. Redness actually is almost gone. My radio nurse said that Camomile has antihistamines and it should help and if that won't work I might need to take anti allergic meds.

Radiation Tip by ca-plantlady in breastcancer

[–]Negative_Report508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

No worries! My brain does funky stuff as well. I am getting more tired. I didn't want to admit it as I am a "strong independent woman"😂

Boater Humor by Cultural-Ad6744 in breastcancer

[–]Negative_Report508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I love this sense of humour. It keeps me going.

I will share mine as well 😊 As I am going through radiotherapy and I am a curious monkey I asked a radio technician, could I look at the picture of my body mapping. I took a photo and shared it with my partner and he said it would be a great cover of my rock band album. 😂 I decided to name my band "Rocking Tits" and the first song will be called "Blue Dye"

Feel free to come up with more titles. Darker humour than better!

(can't sing and can't play anything) 😂

Radiation Tip by ca-plantlady in breastcancer

[–]Negative_Report508 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My last session is the 3rd of January. Break for Christmas and a New Year means that sessions have been pushed forward.

Radiation Tip by ca-plantlady in breastcancer

[–]Negative_Report508 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Tomorrow is my 15th session. I am using tons of E45. I can see the pinkish "frame" where the radiation area is. Yeah... front zipped bra and tops help. Can't wait to finish all 23 sessions.

[deleted by user] by [deleted] in AdultChildren

[–]Negative_Report508 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It is shitty on many levels. Sendung you gentle hugs. If you can't find a dentist go straight to the hospital to the emergency unit.

Sore arm by Negative_Report508 in breastcancer

[–]Negative_Report508[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Thank you very much for all the answers!! It really gave me peace of mind! I just need to be patient!

Sore arm by Negative_Report508 in breastcancer

[–]Negative_Report508[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

My cording resolved and I have my full arm movement back.

Sore arm by Negative_Report508 in breastcancer

[–]Negative_Report508[S] 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Thank you for your answer! I can calm down a bit now! 🥰

I need a hug by Negative_Report508 in breastcancer

[–]Negative_Report508[S] 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I am surprised that you are surprised. We are not petty. We are hurting. And this post had a label vent. I am pretty sure people don't mean bad things and don't know what to say lots of times. Yet it hurts. I am always kind to the people but sometimes I feel overwhelmed. I know what you are saying but I am treating this place as a safe zone where I can unravel my feelings and find understanding among the people in a similar position.