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Re: Just been diagnosed triple Neg

Hi. sorry to hear about your diagnosis. I was diagnosed with stage 2 TNBC on 1st Sept. the first few weeks are extremely overwhelming but things quickly settle down. I feel like you get so much information so quickly that your head spins. As you move through your journey and you get a plan you start to feel less overwhelmed and have time to process what you have been told. You get this incredible team of people around you that are in your corner and that helps you feel less alone.

I am 3 months in to 6 months of chemo and then surgery. I find that if I take things one week at a time, tick off my weekly chemo, exercise, eat well and make sure I am trying to stay as stress free as is possible all help me feel more in control.

Jabba

Vale Peta Murphy MP

It is with much sadness that Breast Cancer Network Australia acknowledges the death of Peta Murphy MP.

In Peta’s maiden speech to Parliament in 2019, after she was elected to represent the federal seat of Dunkley, Victoria, Peta told our country that she had been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. In this speech she shone a light into a place many are too scared to. She wanted people to see her living with, not dying from, breast cancer.

She was a powerful voice who could articulate the very real issues of those living with a treatable but incurable cancer. In her speech, she said ‘I am neither unique nor alone in this disease, but I am someone who has a platform that I can use to benefit others and I intend to use it.’ Her voice has been an essential part of BCNA since that time. Her legacy of advocacy and bravely sharing her story will continue to benefit many others.

As you may know, just days ago she called her own government to account to ensure that all Australians with metastatic breast cancer are counted by our cancer registries. It is incredible to think that in her final days she found the strength to go on Radio National with this advocacy call-to-action, and we thank her for helping us to launch our roundtable report at Parliament House. BCNA will continue this advocacy until all people with metastatic breast cancer in Australia are counted.

Our lives are forever enriched by the life, the voice and the tenacity of Peta Murphy MP.

If you find this news difficult, you are welcome to call our Helpline on 1800 500 258 between 9am-5pm or email [email protected].

Mez_BCNA

Re: Christmas Funnies ....... put them up here for a laugh!

Yep - AND a glass of wine ....

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arpie

Here we (I) go

Diagnosed ductal last week - lumpectomy tomorrow.
feeling sad but relieved & nervous & a bit scared. Likely radio or hormone therapy after - we’ll see.
reading these threads I know I’m not alone, even though I’m by myself right now.
onward , right?

cactusk

Re: Quietly Freaking Out - Lumpectomy in less than two weeks

This is scary stuff and we all have to deal with it the best we can. Part of that is to hold yourself in high esteem. Think well of yourself and your body. So disfigured doesn’t figure. Scars, probably. Chances are, they’ll be your record of surviving cancer. A badge of pride, like duelling scars used to be, although duelling was optional and cancer doesn’t give you too many choices! With any luck and a thoughtful surgeon, they’ll be small. Fear not, we are still who we are, scars or no scars, boobs or no boobs. Very best wishes.

Afraser

Just been diagnosed triple Neg

Hi every one. I have stage 1 triple negative Breast cancer. I just got diagnosed today. Right now it feels like I'm goingvto die tomorow so some story's of hope and experiance would be amazing right now. It's been court early but I'm so scared it's going to spread before I can start my treatment

riss81

Re: First year check up after lumpectomy

Thank you so much for your support everyone. I ended up calling my surgeon and asked if there was an earlier timeslot. I was lucky and got my all clear today. I was told that if the radiologist has any concerns, they would suggest a biopsy straight away. Good to know for next time.

Ella1611

Re: Just been diagnosed triple Neg

@riss81

Hold on!! It’s scary, it’s how many people react and it’s not going to happen!!

Your medical team actually know a great deal about this stuff. While you never planned it, you’re going to learn a great deal more about it too. As you say, caught early, always good and your medical team won’t waste that advantage.

It’s natural to worry about it spreading although quite probably you didn’t have a clue until diagnosed and felt fine!

Lots of us have known how you feel. Lots of us are still here, living our lives and scratching to remember some bits of the story! Things get better when you know what your treatment will be, when it will start and you can start to feel some control again. Until then, deep breaths. Sit in the fresh air, do things that remind you that life is unpredictable but amazing and that you are in good hands. Have a good cry if that helps. But find some occasions to laugh too, even if it’s a fraction hysterical. You will get through this. Best wishes.

Afraser