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Not Again....
Hello fellow pink warriors...It has been awhile. My world turned upside down again last week when I had an MRI. They have found a lump in my LH Breast now, 4 years and 6 months since my previous diagnosis. I am freaking out. I have a core biopsy booked for tomorrow am and will hopefully have the results from this by…
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Chemo discontinued
Hi I was 2 rounds into my chemo when I got a staf infection in my surgery site (double mastectomy) After a couple of admissions to hospital on drips and veri flow treatment and surgery , I had missed rounds 3 and 4 of chemo however I was able to continue on herceptin. It has been decided to take me off the chemo and…
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Feeling like a failure
Hi. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in both breasts, two weeks ago and am heading in for surgery on the 13 February. I am having a bilateral mastectomy. To be honest l am not overly concerned. I am very over weight and have very big heavy breasts. I have absolutely no self esteem when it comes to my body anyway so it is…
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Happy Birthday @Tennille - 30 Jan
Dear @Tennille Sending birthday greetings your way!
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Dealing with emotions
Hello ... I'm generally not a joiner in community forums of this type, but here I am ... I was diagnosed on December 23 last year (2018) and had surgery (lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy) on January 15. I start radiotherapy on Feb 18. I've recovered physically really well: my surgeon is great, she's done a fabulous job…
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Surgery Before Further Chemo??
Hi all you lovelies, Can anyone tell me if it is possible to have surgery before my next lot of Chemo change. I have TNBC my tumour was quote large and I was informed by the surgeon that it was too large to operate straight away and that I would have chemo to shrink it first. I have been having chemo every 2 weeks for 8…
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Happy Birthday @duxx1234 - 27 January
Sending birthday wishes to @duxx1234 Many Happy Returns
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@Deanne Happy Birthday - 27 Jan
Dear @Deanne Best wishes for today your birthday! Many Happy Returns
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Breast cancer in the media
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/pm/middle-age-women-ignoring-risk-between-alcohol-and-breast-cancer/10813442
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Hypothyroidism
Hello. I have been taking Arimidex for nearly 4 years post surgery/ chemo and Radiation. I've =now recently been diagnosed with hypothyroidism. Just wondering if anyone else has had this happen and could it be the Arimidex or maybe a result of Chemo and/or radiation?
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Moving to Hervey Bay Area
Hi. I was diagnosed late last year and have had surgery and I am now on Hormone Blockers. Radiation has been discussed but the Oncologist felt it was not necessary in my case. my question is we are considering a move to Hervey Bay and I would like to know if needed down the track would I be able to access treatment there.
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@nonkyboy - Happy Birthday - 22 Jan
Dear @nonkyboy Best wishes for today your birthday!
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I made my 5 year milestone from my 2nd diagnosis :)
Hey All! Been a very long time since I've posted in the main Forum, however I felt it important to share this. My first diagnosis was in 2011, I underwent a lumpectomy, radiation and tamoxifen. 4yrs later at my routine yearly checkup, I was diagnosed with a recurrence in the scar tissue of the lumpectomy :( it was a 2.5cm…
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@ Emelon1 - Happy Birthday - 20 Jan
Dear @Emelon1 Sending birthday greetings your way!
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Mastectomy and reconstruction - Replacing ruptured implants
I had a breast cancer diagnosis in 2012 which led to bilateral mastectomies and reconstruction with micro-textured silicone implants. One of the implants ruptured about 18 months ago. Since then I have noted that the shape and feel of the implant has changed. There are lumps and small hardened bumps which would be…