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Young Women of South East & Bayside areas
Hi everyone. I've noticed that when I attend support groups all the women are at least 10+ yrs older than myself with at least teenaged, if not older, children. My children are aged 10, 6 & 1. I was diagnosed roughly 6 months after my youngest was born. Therefore whilst it has been great meeting these women I feel that at…
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newly diagnosed
Hi, I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a 37 yr old mother of 2 beautiful children, a 9 yr old daughter and a 6 yr old son. On 30th July I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Initially my head was spinning and I was more emotional than I ever have been (including pregnancy) but after speaking to my breast care nurse I…
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Trying to stay positive
Hi, This is my first venture in the world of blogging. I was first diagnosed with breast cancer 16 years ago. I was 38 years old. I had a lumpectomy to my right breast followed by radio therapy. I declined chemo as it was early detection and all the lymph nodes removed were clear. Following a recent routine mamnmogram a…
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Hi this is my first post
Hi there, My name is Amy and I am 37yrs old with 2 beautiful little girls 2 & 4 (an a very supportive husband). I am from Adelaide. I was just diagnosed with breast cancer last week and am having a mastectomy this friday. I have a total of 4 cancerous lesions in the R breast. Initially, I thought i had a blocked duct or…
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New member
Hi all, my name is Nicole and I am 26 years of age. I was diagnosed with early breast cancer this month and I am hoping to find a network and support group. I tried it join this group but my access was denied. Would love to be able to join and meet some people. Thanks
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New member
Hello, I'm Nicole, I'm 27 years old and I have just been diagnosed with early breast cancer, I have a strong family history of the disease and looking for a support group. I'm feeling pretty scared and anxious at the moment.
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Cairns young women?
Hi there, Is there anyone from Cairns, Queensland that might be able to offer any advice about getting treatment as a young woman in Cairns, or who might like to just talk sometime? Cheers, Janina
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Scared
Hi my name is Jane I am 35 and I was diagnosed with breast cancer 4 weeks ago. I had a masectomy on my right breast 2 days later and am starting chemo in a couple of weeks. I am petrified about starting chemo, I have a 2, 6 and 10 year old and was a very fit and active person. I am so scared about how we are all going to…
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Register 4 research
Are you aged 18 years or older? Have you been diagnosed with breast cancer? Have you completed active treatment between 6 months to 5 years ago? If so, you may wish to participate in the Register4 research project. The study will compare the unmet needs and perceived self-efficacy of women who had access to a Breast Care…
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I'm new to this
Hello everyone I am Kylie I am 29 years old and last year I was diagonosed with stage 4 breast cancer. As does everyone this came as a huge shock as there no history or cancer let alone breast cancer in my family. I found a lump in my right breast while getting my weekly spray tan and everyone said that it would be a sist.…
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Early breast cancer
Hello I'm 31 and last Monday I was given the words u have early breast cancer.. I will admit I was scared but now I'm thinking why be upset I have been speaking to my breast specialist and she keeps reminding me "you have caught it very early" I guess that's a positive my next surgery is my lymph nodes to see if it has…