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I want a double M
So I was told I'd probably be offered a single mastectomy. Thing is, I want a double. For more than one reason. I don't want to have to worry about the other one. Also, I don't want to be lopsided. I...
Owly
40 minutes ago
mastectomy
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How do I get hormone blockers asap?
As I understand it, hormone blockers will slow my cancer. So the question is how can I get these asap? I feel stressed that my cancer may be growing and spreading, but nobody mentioned whether I can ...
Owly
42 minutes ago
hormone blockers
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4Comments
Wise words ....

arpie
3 hours ago
coping
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18likes
706Comments
Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
1 MIN READ On this Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day, we acknowledge that Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) is treatable but incurable. Katie shares what she wants others to know about living with MBC and h...
Astrida_BCNA
6 hours ago
advocacy
metastatic breast cancer
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4likes
3Comments
In admiration and tribute to one of our community champions - Amber Whalan.
1 MIN READ In admiration and tribute to one of our community champions - Amber Whalan. Mum to Ollie (14), Hazel (12) and Chase (10), a loved daughter, sister, friend and mad Dee’s supporter. Amber died yesterda...
Christina_BCNA
7 hours ago
support
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1Comment
Annual public breast cancer lecture - garvan institute
Attended the annual public breast cancer lecture last Friday at the garvan institute in Sydney. Shame it wasn't better publicised as the speakers and information were fabulous. It was streamed on z...
mgl
8 hours ago
62Views
1like
4Comments
Best Bra's post surgery
Hi. So I had a Left Mastectomy 3 weeks ago now. My breasts are DD. So it's hard to not wear a bra as my remaining boob is too big. So I have to wear something. It's been difficult as under my ar...
TannieT
9 hours ago
post surgery
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0likes
2Comments
Thank you to the carers of those with breast cancer 💖
‘If you’re not in a good place then it's really hard to look after someone else’ Stuart Diver’s message to those caring for someone with breast cancer is: Prioritise your mental and physical...
Christina_BCNA
2 days ago
family
partners
support groups
27Views
3likes
1Comment
Do you have ILC? Excellent info in this link & consider joining the ILC Private Group
Even if you have ILC & aren't in the ILC Private Group (and I'd recommend you join, as targeted information is posted there for members) this is an article that, if you have ILC, I believe you should...
arpie
2 days ago
ilc
Mets
progression
19Views
2likes
0Comments
Early HER2+
I understand what Early is and I am grateful that I found something at the same time as my breastscreen mammogram and it is not in lymph glands, PET was also clear but they need a new name for Early....
Lillyfurever25
3 days ago
chemotherapy
emotions
her2
lumpectomy
radiotherapy
97Views
2likes
2Comments
Do you have to travel 1hr+ to your appointments/treatments/surgery?
Hi guys If you live in Rural/Regional or Remote areas of Australia and regularly have to travel at least 50-100k each way (depending on which state you live in) to attend your Doctor, specialist, s...
arpie
3 days ago
travel and transport
21Views
2likes
0Comments
Oncotype DX and Ribociclib
The Oncotype DX test is highly effective at identifying the 70% of patients who can safely avoid chemotherapy and the 30% for whom chemotherapy is optimal. A sample of a tumour is sent to the US wher...
Sonder77
3 days ago
treatment decisions
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1Comment
Anastrozole and vertigo
Hi all, couple of weeks ago I had such a terrible vertigo that I couldn't get out of the bed for one week. Now I am fine. I am taking Anastrozole in the past 5 years. I am wondering could vertigo was ...
Zan
4 days ago
101Views
0likes
8Comments
Difficult to organize a biopsy
A week ago I had a CT scan of the chest due to being out of breath. It was thought to be a problem with my lungs though I have no cough and don't smoke. The scan showed a 3.7 cm calcified elongated m...
Illawarrian
4 days ago
biopsy
91Views
1like
6Comments
Friday Funnies
So in an effort to begin the weekend with a smile I thought I'd post a picture of something I saw in an antique shop recently. Never mind about all the rest, when is THIS going to be listed on the ...
kmakm
4 days ago
alternative-therapies
emotions
hormone-therapy
tamoxifen
60KViews
12likes
2191Comments
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 ano...
PrisMay1
5 days ago
211Views
1like
4Comments
Contreption for daughter
What contraception did people chose to put their daughter on? My cancer was both eastrogen and progesterone positive.
kimhangodi
5 days ago
family
young women
60Views
0likes
3Comments
Large breast Bras - no choices
Hi! I have been searching through past posts before I did a new one as know this question will have been posted many times but couldnt quite find something recent. I am getting rather upset at the mo...
kittykatster
6 days ago
bras
45Views
1like
5Comments
Post L) mastectomy.
Just wondering. If you've had a one side mastectomy. How long were you in hospital for? How many drains did you have and how long were they in for?
TannieT
6 days ago
mastectomy
94Views
1like
7Comments
Left sided mastectomy. Bras?
So next week I will be having a left sided mastectomy. So will be flat on one side - post surgical - and the other side I'm a DD cup. What do I wear afterwards? Do I wear a bra with an insert it ...
TannieT
6 days ago
flat closure
mastectomy
81Views
0likes
7Comments

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I want a double M

How do I get hormone blockers asap?

Wise words ....

Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day

In admiration and tribute to one of our community champions - Amber Whalan.

Annual public breast cancer lecture - garvan institute

Best Bra's post surgery

Thank you to the carers of those with breast cancer 💖

Do you have ILC? Excellent info in this link & consider joining the ILC Private Group

Early HER2+

Do you have to travel 1hr+ to your appointments/treatments/surgery?

Oncotype DX and Ribociclib

Anastrozole and vertigo

Difficult to organize a biopsy

Friday Funnies

Surviving the DIEP dive!

Contreption for daughter

Large breast Bras - no choices

Post L) mastectomy.

Left sided mastectomy. Bras?

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