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Re: New Diagnosed
@nomadd all of the above advice is so accurate. Like all of us the buzzing will settle. At this stage its one day at a time. And distracting that brain with pleasurable things is the way to go. Remember to breathe. And DO NOT GOOGLE OR SEARCH your symptoms etc go to reputable sites like here and cancer council site.
Let us know how your travelling. Be it good or not so good. Often just typing out your concerns on here can be helpful.
Let us know how your travelling. Be it good or not so good. Often just typing out your concerns on here can be helpful.
Re: New Diagnosed
Hi there @nomadd, My name is Ann and I live in Melbourne. I am very sorry to hear of your diagnosis. It is a tumultuous time. It is an awful shock and at BCNA, you are among a strong group of women who continue to support each other from diagnosis to on going treatment. During this time of diagnosis and testing, it is so important to have self care and self compassion. My daughter drove me to the beach on the weekend before my biopsy. It cleared my head and helped me surf the emotions that were like a roller coaster. For me, trusting a good medical team was essential. I went to the Melbourne Breast Unit that is a multidisciplinary team. You will be given a clear treatment plan and this is what I held on to throughout.
I rang the BCNA and Cancer Council Helpline and both offered me tremendous support. I would also recommend finding a Breast Care nurse close to you. They are really wonderful and are clear communicators and have been through this many times with other women.
https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au
All the very best and thinking of you on Monday
Warmly
Ann
I rang the BCNA and Cancer Council Helpline and both offered me tremendous support. I would also recommend finding a Breast Care nurse close to you. They are really wonderful and are clear communicators and have been through this many times with other women.
https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au
All the very best and thinking of you on Monday
Warmly
Ann
Re: Risedroneate sodium tablet
As to Prolia injection.
My sister has Osteoporosis and she's due for her 3rd Prolia injection. They are every 6 months. No side effects present!
My sister has Osteoporosis and she's due for her 3rd Prolia injection. They are every 6 months. No side effects present!
Re: New Diagnosed
I know how you feel. I am also newly diagnosed although already went through the lumpectomy. Try to get some information from BCNA although the breast surgeon is the one who has to provide you with all the relevant information and guide your through the treatment. When I feel down, I browse through the BCNA podcasts and information, doing light house chores, watch movies and look for any other destructions not to think much of my cancer. I really try to focus on healthy eating and exercise although I like resting the most. I have to go for re- excision as the cancer/margin is still there. My lump was 8 cm ( initially just after 5 cm) and 15 lymph nodes removed. Still my surgeon said that it is curable . Who knows what is ahead, but I know I need to deal with it and try to have a positive attitude if possible.
GorgyS
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Re: New Diagnosed
I can sympathise. I got a call back from a routine mammogram, second mammogram found a 2cm tumour. My world had been turned upside down, please know you’ll be okay. Lots of great advice here from the lovely ladies helped me. My appointment with the surgeon gave me all the facts and put my mind at ease, because at least then I had a plan. Not knowing what to expect was the hardest part for me. I decided on a lumpectomy and radiation. Surgery was on Wednesday. It’s a long day, yesterday pain wasn’t too bad. It’s slightly worse today. Not going to lie, it was a shock looking in the mirror after the operation, but not as bad as I expected. As the surgeon said, this is a lifesaving operation. Hopefully this puts your mind at ease a bit.
New Diagnosed
Hi, I have just been advised I have breast cancer after finding a dimple in my breast and now I feel like my world has been turned upside down, I am terrified of what is to come which I guess will be Monday when I have appt with Surgeon. My head is just buzzing is this normal.
nomadd
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Re: Wigs - where are the best places to get them in sydney
Privacy I think is a reason why I wanted the wigs. I just don't want to get into conversations about my health issues with strangers.
But I have just been telling people my daughter and I shaved our heads in support of cancer awareness which is part is true and it's stopping the random questions from pleaple
But I have just been telling people my daughter and I shaved our heads in support of cancer awareness which is part is true and it's stopping the random questions from pleaple
IlonaC
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Re: Wigs - where are the best places to get them in sydney
There’s wigs and wigs. I was recommended a shop (in Melbourne ) that specialises in wigs for cancer and alopecia patients. Staff provided great advice on style, colour and options. My wigs weren’t expensive, were comfortable and light, a snip to look after. I wore them easily. I was of course delighted when my hair grew back but the wigs allowed me to maintain some privacy and helped me through a potentially distressing time.
Afraser
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Calcification after cancer removal
12months ago i had lumpectomy to remove cancer in my breast. I then had chemo and radiation. Before going to the Breast specialist in the begining of this month i had a mamogram and they have picked up "suspicious" calcifications near where the cancer had been removed. There are many reasons for calcification. Has anyone else had calcification after radiation?
KGEB
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