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Mavisdlp
I have recently been diagnosed with stage2 breast cancer.The 15 mm lump is being removed on 24th February. Followed by anti hormone tablets .& radiation. Had my stomach completely removed in 2020 because of cancer.(still no sign of my old cancer ) The two are not related. I wish everyone all the very best
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Fluid retention where breast was
Hello I have had a mastectomy in January this year. All has gone well the drain has been removed but I still get fluid build up where the breast was, is this normal, should I just keep massaging the area and when do you think I should see a dr. ?
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Great Article in the Guardian Today
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/14/im-an-oncologist-this-is-what-king-charles-and-my-cancer-patients-have-in-common I found this very interesting and very timely. Some of her comments really hit home.
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Today is @melclarity Birthday!
Wishing you a very happy birthday @melclarity Have a wonderful day x <3
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Lymphoedema Information Day
Registration has just been extended until 13th March Come along to Tamworth for the Regional Lymphoedema Information Day on Saturday 21st March. To attend this wonderful day of learning about lymphoedema, the best practice to treat and manage this condition, latest research, and opportunity to see and talk to our sponsors…
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Tamoxifen then Letrozole and now Zoladex :(
Probably more a vent than anything else but I have had a bit of a horror run with my ongoing cancer meds. Tamoxifen was a no go, Exemestane was severe joint pain. I've kind of settled into Letrozole now however taking Celebrex to help with pain and have been in therapy for over twelve months trying to deal with…
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Lumpectomy didn't work - now what?
After being diagnosed on my 50th birthday, I'm now staring down the mastectomy path given we didn't get clear margins on the lumpectomy. No chemo or radiation required. Of course I've got the standard myriad of questions, and given the fonts of knowledge here I'm hoping for some words of wisdom on how people came to their…
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Breast Cancer & Fertility - a Q&A Webinar - 20th Feb, 5 - 6.30pm
For those interested in Breast Cancer & Fertility - register for this webinar on Feb 20th. Around 4,000 women in Australia under the age of 45 are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. For those in their childbearing years decisions about treatment need to consider fertility, as treatments such as chemotherapy and…
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Birthday wishes to @FYONA1
To dear @FYONA1 I hope that you had a wonderful birthday celebration with those nearest to you and I wish you many many more xox
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Newly diagnosed + pre existing mental health
Hello all I was diagnosed in December, had surgery 3 weeks ago, and I am waiting for my oncology appointments to see what the next steps are. I suffer from significant mental health issues, and was wondering what people did to cope with the massive news and treatments and the uncertainty Thanks 😊
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Newly Diagnosed with TNBC
Hi everyone my name is Nique. I am 54yrs old and I was recently diagnosed with TNBC in December 2023 and I have had my first chemo and Immunotherapy on Friday Jan 12th. It is taking me a long time to process this information and sometimes I think it is surreal. My family has been really supportive throughout all of this…
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Welcome New Members - 9th February 2024
A very warm welcome to our newest members to recently joined the Online Network: @bernierae @Finny61 @kelser24 @mspink @Katie46 @MiaBea @Francine @dangerpenguin @Yollo @RnRMathews @KJN @dog @Darkhose @Andria @Penstar @rachelkirin @Suztheo @Bjoux @glimmerofhope @Rona @BMW61 @Margey @Tenika @soooo44 @flowers @jules01…
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Surviving the DIEP dive!
I’m now 3 weeks post op after a double mastectomy and DIEP reconstruction! It’s been a big recovery and I’ve still a way to go! I had my second BC diagnosis last June - same breast as 2007. I had another lumpectomy at the time as I couldn’t deal with having a mastectomy- my surgeon was very kind to me! My first cancer was…
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Recent diagnosis
Hi. I was diagnosed with invasive lobular breast cancer last week. The staff at Breastscreen were so lovely and gave me a folder with heaps of information. I didn’t even open it up until yesterday. I just couldn’t bring myself to do so. I have two small grade 1 cancers that were picked up in my routine mammogram. No…
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Newly Diagnosed Locally Advanced Breast Cancer
Hello Everyone I recently got diagnosed with what they thought was DCIS but after all the ultrasounds, MRI, CT, PET scan, and biopsies, the diagnosed me with stage 3, Locally Advanced Breast Cancer. I am 37 years old (hopefully reach level 38 in January), and in June 2023, I found a lump in my left armpit. Not very big.…