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Christmas Funnies ....... put them up here for a laugh!
Hi guys Every now & then, you get a Christmas Card that makes you laugh out loud!! Take a photo of them & whack them up here ........ it can be a stressful time even WITHOUT BC .... I'll kick it off!! You have to look at this one quite closely!!! It 'could' look like a regular 'manger scene'! HAHAHA (Or is it a Weber BBQ…
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Unsure about radiation and scared about endocrine therapy, Abemaciclib in particular!
Hi all, I am 40 years old. I had a skin and nipple sparing mastectory on 27 Nov and then further surgery on 4 Dec after my testing revealed a much big mass than expected. My nipple, additional skin and part of the breast capsule was taken - no cancer in any. I was diagnosed with multifocal cancer. Largest mass 5.4 cms.…
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First treatment
Had First chemo on wednesady. Today is Saturday and i can hardly move when i do my head goes all funny keeping up wiith my nausia medication so i am eatting but please dont tell me i wont be able to move for the next 19 weeks .
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Continuing my ongoing endocrine treatment in Melbourne with insurance waiting period?
Hi i was diagnosed with stage II Triple Positive breast cancer at 29 years old four years ago, went through chemo+radiation+targeted drug therapy and has been on endocrine treatment since, I'm from China and currently trying to pursue a masters degree in Melbourne, but the overseas student health cover has a 12-month…
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Relationship damage from cancer
Has anyone experienced significant damage to their relationship from a cancer diagnosis? My partner has stayed by my side and supported me throughout my treatment, but now that I'm coming out the other end into survivorship, instead of bringing us closer together, we are in a very bad place. He resents me because he has…
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New to this and a bit lost
Hello, I am a 44 year old woman, wife & mum who was told last night over a phone call that I have a grade 2 ductal cancer that is Estrogen sensitive. I need to make an appointment for either this week or next to discuss my options. I can opt for a lumpectomy and radiation or due to strong family history a double mastectomy…
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Calcification Trail. Confused!
Sorry if someone has already asked this but on my mammogram there was a 7cm calcification trail extended from the cancerous lump in my left breast. They have done a biopsy and i am waiting results but i was curious and slightly confused. Is calcification trail/cluster usually come back positive to cancer? I never thought…
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Menopause - It's more than a hot flush! Recording available now
The recording of Menopause - It's more than a hot flush! webcast is now available here. We hope you find it both informative and enjoyable. Please feel free to share feedback, questions or thoughts below in the discussion.…
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Welcome New Members - 19th December 2023
A very warm welcome to our new members who have recently joined the Online Network: @mel_mm @amandakov @angieben @DAA @MrsLinsky @MaryC @zash01 @KarenTranch @Julz67 @tannez @Ruthll @Winnie2023 @seashell @Tri @Twilight @FiFik @susan71 @kbranf01 @summer2023 @JeanieD @kato79 @Madie @gorgybee @donnasmith @Crisman @jaiinder…
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Triple positive..but invisible on screening tests
Just diagnosed in September after finally pushing my GP for an answer on what this lump actually was that was getting bigger in left breast. Negative results on screening mammograms and ultrasound. Surgeon wasn't concerned but did a biopsy - Triple positive. Then did a lumpectomy 4wks later but it was bigger than he…
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what to take to hospital
newly diagnosed, surgery looks to be next week - tbc monday. what was the most valuable thing you took to hospital with you? - should i be investing in a couple of button down the front tops to make getting dressed easier??? trying to be practical here - my way to cope - My b-i-l recently passed away (he lived with us his…
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hormone blockers and plantar fasciitis
Hi Everyone, I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in Oct 2020 and have been on Letrozole ever since. About 6 months ago I developed plantar fasciitis and my holistic Dr told me that it was unlikely to get better due to the hormone blockers. Has anyone in my position healed from a soft tissue injury like plantar…
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Triple Negative Diagnosis
Hi there, I'm new to this community...and the cancer journey. I am a 39yo school teacher with two beautiful young children (4 and 2yo). I am halfway through five months of chemo with surgery and radiotherapy to follow... I was hoping that I might find other TNBC ladies on here to connect with, as I navigate the side…
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New lump found
hi I am new to the community, I have just spent the last 13 months undergoing bilateral mastectomy, chemo and radiation for DCIs, IDC and IMC. Yesterday I got news that a lump was detected on my left side and have opted for a biopsy to check if it’s sinister. I’m praying it’s scar tissue but…. I’m just wondering if anyone…
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Lobular Breast Cancer really IS the 'sneaky one' .... a journalist & pathologist explains why
A pathologist explains & shows how Lobular 'presents' in the pathology slides ... Well worth a watch, to understand it a bit better. https://iview.abc.net.au/video/LABS2021103188542