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Re: Creative Corner!
I never throw yarn away. I find uses for all my 'bits & bobs' such as this boat neck jumper for my granddaughter.
AllyJay
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Surgery
Has surgery last week for DCIS mastectomy and implant and other side made to match my new boob.
Found out yesterday that there was a 1 cm cancerous growth that hadn’t shown up on any of the scans,feeling so lucky that I had routine mammograms and that DCIS was found so early
so grateful to Austin Health for their care they gave me and will continue to do,all I need now is to see the oncologist to commence a very low dose of hormone therapy and have regular mamograms for the next five years as well as normal post op checks.
so grateful to Austin Health for their care they gave me and will continue to do,all I need now is to see the oncologist to commence a very low dose of hormone therapy and have regular mamograms for the next five years as well as normal post op checks.
Diagnosed December 17 2023 operation April 10.
Our public hospitals get so much criticism but in my case I cannot but sing praise to all I came in contact with. 🩷🩷
Thankyou Austin Health and The Olivia Newton John Wellness Centre.🩷🩷🩷🩷
Thinking of all here that don’t get the outcome that I have been lucky to have.🩷🩷
Our public hospitals get so much criticism but in my case I cannot but sing praise to all I came in contact with. 🩷🩷
Thankyou Austin Health and The Olivia Newton John Wellness Centre.🩷🩷🩷🩷
Thinking of all here that don’t get the outcome that I have been lucky to have.🩷🩷
adelaide
5
Re: Newly diagnosed and has spread to bones and liver
@Jano, what a shock. It's just horrible and unfortunately it does take alot to manage all of this particular these first few weeks and months.
Do you have an oncologist yet? Also hopefully you will get a breast care nurse or be able to contact a McGarth nurse. It depends if you are public or private.
Your oncologist will know how to treat your type of cancer. They will come up with a plan.
I take my husband to all my appointments along with a list of questions and a notebook. I have bones and liver too and currently one and a half yrs from finding it in the bone. While I have a different type there are many treatments and many people manage well from these.
There is a great podcast by Dr Charlotte Tottenham and sessions there for metastatic cancer. You can search for them in this forum.
You might consider counselling at some stage too. It can all be so overwhelming to begin with and it is normal to be terrified especially when there is no plan yet.
Try to keep busy. It's good you found your way here as everyone is very supportive. Join the private metastatic group too.
Stay away from Google. Lots of what is there is out of date and stats are old and don't really cater for all the new treatments.
You will have to consider whether you tell people. That's really up to you, but give yourself time to process it yourself first. There is information on the bcna website about telling family and friends.
It's one day at a time, get a little exercise if you can, eat fresh fruit and vegetables and do lots of deep breathing. It's going to be ok and you can do this.
I hope your next appointment goes well and you get a treatment plan soon. Please update us and ask any questions as nothing is tabu here. Best wishes ❤️
Do you have an oncologist yet? Also hopefully you will get a breast care nurse or be able to contact a McGarth nurse. It depends if you are public or private.
Your oncologist will know how to treat your type of cancer. They will come up with a plan.
I take my husband to all my appointments along with a list of questions and a notebook. I have bones and liver too and currently one and a half yrs from finding it in the bone. While I have a different type there are many treatments and many people manage well from these.
There is a great podcast by Dr Charlotte Tottenham and sessions there for metastatic cancer. You can search for them in this forum.
You might consider counselling at some stage too. It can all be so overwhelming to begin with and it is normal to be terrified especially when there is no plan yet.
Try to keep busy. It's good you found your way here as everyone is very supportive. Join the private metastatic group too.
Stay away from Google. Lots of what is there is out of date and stats are old and don't really cater for all the new treatments.
You will have to consider whether you tell people. That's really up to you, but give yourself time to process it yourself first. There is information on the bcna website about telling family and friends.
It's one day at a time, get a little exercise if you can, eat fresh fruit and vegetables and do lots of deep breathing. It's going to be ok and you can do this.
I hope your next appointment goes well and you get a treatment plan soon. Please update us and ask any questions as nothing is tabu here. Best wishes ❤️
Cath62
5
Re: Newly diagnosed and has spread to bones and liver
Hi @Jano
There is a private group on here Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer you can ask to join.
This will al be a huge emotional roller coaster for you so I repeat what my GP told me when I was diagnosed with breast cancer - take someone trusted to all the early important medical appointments as you won’t take everything in .
Breast cancer treatment has come a long way in recent years and new discoveries and clinical trials are happening all the time .
There are ladies who have lived a long time with stage 4 breast cancer and HER 2 is a type that has a number of possible “ lines” of treatment.
There are lots of resources on here and don’t hesitate to call the helpline.
Also , consider getting some counselling from someone who specialises in cancer related distress - your medical team should be able to refer you .
Take deep breaths and accept the many offers of help that will come .
Take care 🌺
There is a private group on here Living With Metastatic Breast Cancer you can ask to join.
This will al be a huge emotional roller coaster for you so I repeat what my GP told me when I was diagnosed with breast cancer - take someone trusted to all the early important medical appointments as you won’t take everything in .
Breast cancer treatment has come a long way in recent years and new discoveries and clinical trials are happening all the time .
There are ladies who have lived a long time with stage 4 breast cancer and HER 2 is a type that has a number of possible “ lines” of treatment.
There are lots of resources on here and don’t hesitate to call the helpline.
Also , consider getting some counselling from someone who specialises in cancer related distress - your medical team should be able to refer you .
Take deep breaths and accept the many offers of help that will come .
Take care 🌺
Re: Boob farewell?
Thanks for the ideas, comments!
I'm definitely going to do photos - though never being a nude photo kind of person, I'm feeling a bit weird about it ☺️
But I do think that I would, like you @FLClover, regret not having the pics. And quote away 😀
I'm definitely going to do photos - though never being a nude photo kind of person, I'm feeling a bit weird about it ☺️
But I do think that I would, like you @FLClover, regret not having the pics. And quote away 😀
lorns
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Re: Boob farewell?
Hello!
I hope you’ve decided how to farewell your boob 😊. I think it’s a great idea, especially because I didn’t do that for mine, I didn’t even take pics of them, and now really regret it. They also fed my daughter for two years and were a big comfort to me. Our boobies are special, and didn’t ask to be in this position either, so they deserve our respect.
Btw, I love how you referred to it as a ‘great, jiggly part of your life’ 😄😄😄. That’s awesome, and I might quote you in future 🤭.
Good luck with your surgery, and let us know how you farewelled your jiggly girl 😁💗.
FLClover
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