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DIEP fails in surgery
Hi everyone, just wondering if any one went in for a Double DIEP surgery and because there were complications had to have a double TRAM instead? My surgeon is saying if I start with a DIEP I have to be accepting of the possibilty of TRAM flaps. Plus, he tells me, only 20% of DIEPS are successful??? Help, so confused Jodie
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After 13 years and 2 diagnoses today the biggest celebration yet...
After 13 years and 2 diagnoses today my Oncologist gave me a discharge. A day I NEVER believed would come or would be possible. To anyone who is at the beginning, don't let go of hope that you will get through this. It's definitely not lost on me the many that don't make it this far. So I feel humbled and incredibly…
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Sadly, Wendy55 passed away on March 3rd, 2024
I have just heard the sad news from Wendy55's partner, Ron, that Wendy passed away on March 3rd, 2024. He asked me to thank everyone for their friendship and contact with Wendy over the years. xx She was first diagnosed with Breast Cancer 11 years ago - and had the most amazing Oncologist who fought for her all the way -…
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Perinueral invasion. Confused
Hello beautiful people, My oncologist does not like to really do staging etc. However he has recently had to send me a Dr cert and on it states “ Perinueral invasion present”. I am hoping someone could explain to me what this means if they have had the same. I am also grade 2, ER and PR positive, clear margins, Ki 30-40%.…
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Happy birthday to @TillyBilly for today
Happy birthday wishes to @TillyBilly I hope that you have a lovely day
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Happy birthday to @arpie
To dear @arpie We wish you a very happy Birthday for today I hope you have a great day doing something that brings you joy like a day fishing 🎣 in your canoe or a strum on your ukulele Thank you for all the support that you give the group lots of love and birthday wishes coming your way
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Is this group still active?
I now have a pleural effusion… 5 years after the fact.
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Happy birthday to @may for 26 May
Wishing you a very happy birthday @May
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50's and onwards with breast cancer
Opening up this discussion for people who have or struggling with the news and we can support each other
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Have your say on the online network
Dear fellow network members, If you are like me and sometimes don't check the announcements; I am re-posting Mez's announcements message about the review of the online network. Please all take part in the survey which is open until next Monday.
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A big welcome to all New Online Network Members .....
A warm welcome to all new Online Network members - to the club that no-one really wants to join! Here, You can raise ANY issue, and get helpful replies from those who’ve gone before you, cos we 'get it'. Nothing is off limits. We have ‘private groups’ for some more personal discussions .... so feel free to join any of…
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Nails
Hi all My fingernails are in a terrible state despite my best efforts, they do not like the paclitaxel. My toenails, however, are totally unaffected. Same routine on both. My fingernails have turned varying shades of red through to purplish brown, and one is infected, and I've been prescribed antibiotics. All but 2 of them…
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Wishing you a very happy birthday @Raich
Dear @Raich I hope that you’re birthday is a very happy one xx
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Difficulties getting and moving in bed.
Recently had mastectomy implant and reconstructive surgery for DCIS and had my other breast reconstructed to match the one that had the DCIS,I was finding it so difficult and painful to get out and move in bed when I thought of a adjustable bed stock (I didn’t know that’s what it was called till I found one) it has been a…
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Happy birthday @shiree
Happy birthday wishes to dear @shiree