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50 Things that got me through breast cancer

September 18, 2012 By Andrea Fairbairn 2 Comments

50 Things that got me through breast cancer

Hi everyone, Now that I’ve finished bc treatment, I wanted to share what got me through. Here are 50 things that got me through bc. What are your 'things' that got you through? x Andrea   Therapies and retreats These therapies really helped a lot with the … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Uncategorized Tagged With: Breast Cancer, cancer, Cancer retreat, Cancer Society, Meditation, Pink Pilates, support, supporter

Pink Pilates, Bodyright Studios and Recovery

April 29, 2012 By Andrea Fairbairn 2 Comments

Pink Pilates, Bodyright Studios and Recovery

Over the last six months, I have been doing Pink Pilates and it has been fantastic for me in helping overcome the side effects of breast surgeries and chemotherapy. I encourage you to try the Pink Pilates programme if you have any remaining effects from breast cancer. Thank you … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breast Cancer Tips, Surgery Tips, Uncategorized Tagged With: Breast Cancer, cancer, cancer rehab, Chemo, Pink Pilates, side effects

A nearly fully reconstructed breast

March 30, 2012 By Andrea Fairbairn 4 Comments

A nearly fully reconstructed breast

It’s been a while and I thought I would document a few things I’ve noticed over the last few months: There was a wonderful day when suddenly I could sit, stand, lie, sleep on my side etc. without thinking about anything to do with the surgery. It is an incredible feeling to … [Read more...]

Filed Under: Breast Cancer Tips, Breast Reconstruction Diary, Surgery Tips Tagged With: Breast Cancer, Pink Pilates, reconstruction, surgery

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