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Hello ladies,

Breast Cancer Awareness month is upon us again and it would be interesting in know what comforted you during and after your cancer treatment? Was there any particular tv show or book? Did you suddenly become attached to any comfort blankets or objects? Any certain music?

Please share what comforted you during this difficult period.

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22/01/2019 at 14:50

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@JosephineO For me I started to revisit all the movies that I loved when I was young, sometimes I would just play them on repeat when I was feeling too weak to get out of bed. It helped me a lot.

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I started watching lovely Disney films also my breast nurse helped me she gave me a heart shaped cushion which I can use to help my lymphoedema also I wear a hand and glove but so I dont get bored I have started to knit small hats for babies and I have made a blanket out of knitted squares but I do get very tired so easily and weak my arm and bones really hurt and I get breathless just going to the toilet my husband has to help me a lot

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Sources of comfort during breast cancer treatment https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/breast-cancer/living-with-breast-cancer/sources-of-comfort-2572 2019-01-29 16:29:32

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Hello everyone,

How are you today? Have you seen this older discussion?

A member living with breast cancer on Carenity France just shared a testimonial with us where she explains how she turned to writing for comfort and to express herself while in treatment for cancer: Breast cancer: "Writing has become indispensable for me!”

What or whom did you turn to for comfort while in treatment for breast cancer? Was there a ritual or habit that helped you? A particular person or activity? Can you share any tips with other members who may currently be in treatment?
@Joey123‍ @lindan‍ @Ellsbells‍ @Saalex‍ @Lulu61‍ @Karen77‍ @Joanne52‍ @Mariep‍ @Willowfluffbud‍ @Hakamathma74‍ @CindyC‍ @Junie1‍ @Anniejac‍ @Dempca‍ @wolfchick1983‍ @Sallyjoy‍ @Mel1960‍ @AudreyFarmer‍ @Janemary‍

Feel free to share with us here!

Take care,
Courtney

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Sources of comfort during breast cancer treatment https://www.carenity.co.uk/forum/breast-cancer/living-with-breast-cancer/sources-of-comfort-2572 2021-07-07 18:13:14

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