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Peter Mac Radiotherapy Experience
I would like to know if anyone has had radiotherapy at Peter Mac and what their experience was. Did you have the tattoo less treatment?
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Long term Herceptin
Hi was just wondering how long people have been on Herceptin and how they are doing? I have celebrated 14 years this January and will have my 238th infusion next week. I have had a mastectomy and am waiting to have the other one removed as I hate the lopsided feel and having all my clothes moving to the left very annoying…
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Welcome New Members - 11th April 2024
Greetings and warm welcome to our new members to recently joined the Online Network: @Yanny @Tmmil2 @oseikka @clairemacbear @wedohardthings @jo_c @Drew @LinSkin @slonimski @AlliD @MillyMollyMulberry @lorns @Vanessa_M @Nickii2 @Hann @michlady01 @widi64 @Cheggs @xenct @bvanno @susgarlo @dbuchhorn @mishymac @Kels93 @Donna_H…
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Information Overload!
Hello lovelies, I was diagnosed just over a week ago with invasive breast cancer in my left breast, after finding a lump. I went for a mammogram 2.5 weeks ago where they took core biopsies. Since then it has been an absolute whirlwind of appointments, questions, information dumps and just trying to find a minute to breathe…
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An unexpected birthday surprise
Hi everyone, I have been on the journey for about a month now. I had no symptoms and given it was my 53rd birthday at the beginning of March, and the last checkup I had was just before I was 50, I thought I should get into healthy birthday habits and do all the checks. A week after my test I received the call to advise I…
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PALB2 mutant gene
Hi everyone, I have just finished my chemo and radio and just starting hormone therapy and I’m doing ok so far 😊 My oncologist asked me to do a genetic test back in october and I have finally received my results, I have a mutant PALB2 gene which I understand increases my risk of breast, ovarian and pancreas cancer…. Oh…
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Recently Diagnosed - So Many Questions
Hello ladies After going for normal mammogram, which I believed was completely routine as no lumps or signs etc, I got the call from my GP to come straight in and was told it wasn’t good news. Got in the next day for Ultrasound and Biopsies (1 core and 2 fine needle) and a few days later diagnosed with, at this stage,…
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What are your easiest, tastiest meals - quick to prepare when you can't think of anything!!
Hi guys I have a few 'standard' easy meals that I always have the ingredients handy, in case I seriously can't be bothered cooking a 'fancy' meal ....... feel free to add your own 'Favs'! ;) Last night, we had our winter favourite 'comfort food' - Lamb Shanks!! I cheat, and buy the Aldi FROZEN Lamb Shanks (2 for $12…
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Hair cut before cold cap?
Hello there! I am going to start chemo soon and am going to use a cold cap. I've read your hair may still fall out so I'm wondering if I should still make a hair appointment to get it cut pretty short? Did any ladies with the cold cap get their hair cut short before starting chemo or should I just wait and see how my hair…
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Daylight savings time - Tamoxifen
Due to daylight savings time ending here in Victoria. Should I change the time I take my Tamoxifen tablet? I take it at 8.30am every day, do I now take it at 7.30am? Or am I overthinking things? I keep forgetting to ask my oncologist.
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Constipation
most of the threads I can find about constipation are quite old so thought I would start a new one . Having just spent a very uncomfortable Friday / night at home, followed by fun Saturday in emergency, and a Saturday night in the short stay unit with the worst constipation ever am looking for some tips advice on how…
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Any 50 year olds?
I do actually have another thread going but was wondering if anyone else has been diagnosed at 50? Im not “young” but I’m not post menopausal either. Wondering what treatments others have had.
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Wendy55 is chugging along ..... and will respond herself later
Hi there I've been chatting with @wendy55 via Messages, and she has asked me to let you know that she is okay, chugging along and she will respond herself, later. Take care, everyone
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I’m in a grey area and confused
Hi, recently diagnosed early breast cancer. Invasive ductal carcinoma. Lumpectomy and reconstruction (breast reduction). ER and PR +, Her2 -, Tumor grade 2 10mm, KI67 very low, 1 out of 3 lymph nodes positive small 2.5mm. Lymph node has put me in grey area with chemo now being my choice. Ocnoassist states extra 3% survival…
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Decisions at 88
Hi everyone, At 88, my mum has just been diagnosed.. currently has invasive carcinoma, grade 1, and a non invasive DCIS in one breast and waiting fir further results in left breast. Our first instinct was not to have surgery due to her age. Does anyone have experience with breast cancer at this age? We are concerned about…