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Wishing you a very happy birthday @rebeccamarie
Happy birthday wishes to @rebeccamarie
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Zometa side effects
I had breast cancer - lumpectomy - chemo and Radiation. Now iam on 6 monthly Zometa. On my second solution of Chemo i was hit with serious Fatique and it has taken a long time to get back to some sort of normal althought i still have some bad days. I had my first infustion of Zometa two weeks ago and i got the fatique back…
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Should less treatment be offered to 'older' women with BC? Over 70s ....
A bit disconcerting to read a report, released on Dec 6th 2023, that there may be talk of offering less treatment options to 'older women' (ie over 70s) when diagnosed with Breast Cancer. Maybe they need to ask their mother or grandmother to see if this is acceptable to what they would want, if they were diagnosed with BC?…
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Join us next week in person or online! Free Information Forums in Devonport and Hobart
Next week we will be in Tasmania as part of our free national Information Forum series. We are bringing leading experts to events in Devonport on Tuesday 30 April and Hobart on Thursday 2 May to talk on a range of breast cancer topics. Our events are for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or who is…
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Surgery
Has surgery last week for DCIS mastectomy and implant and other side made to match my new boob. Found out yesterday that there was a 1 cm cancerous growth that hadn’t shown up on any of the scans,feeling so lucky that I had routine mammograms and that DCIS was found so early so grateful to Austin Health for their care they…
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Qld Survey on shaping the future of Cancer Care - FINISHES TODAY ..... so jump on NOW!
Have your say and help shape the future of cancer care in Queensland. This survey finishes today .... so jump on NOW if you'd like to add your 'two bits' .... https://www.health.qld.gov.au/system-governance/strategic-direction/plans/queensland-cancer-strategy
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Looking for hope - (ENHERTU next treatment path)
Moderator moved @Kosta post from 'Activity Section' to 'General Discussion' Section:
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PALB2 mutant gene
Hi everyone, I have just finished my chemo and radio and just starting hormone therapy and I’m doing ok so far 😊 My oncologist asked me to do a genetic test back in october and I have finally received my results, I have a mutant PALB2 gene which I understand increases my risk of breast, ovarian and pancreas cancer…. Oh…
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Hair cut before cold cap?
Hello there! I am going to start chemo soon and am going to use a cold cap. I've read your hair may still fall out so I'm wondering if I should still make a hair appointment to get it cut pretty short? Did any ladies with the cold cap get their hair cut short before starting chemo or should I just wait and see how my hair…
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Daylight savings time - Tamoxifen
Due to daylight savings time ending here in Victoria. Should I change the time I take my Tamoxifen tablet? I take it at 8.30am every day, do I now take it at 7.30am? Or am I overthinking things? I keep forgetting to ask my oncologist.
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Constipation
most of the threads I can find about constipation are quite old so thought I would start a new one . Having just spent a very uncomfortable Friday / night at home, followed by fun Saturday in emergency, and a Saturday night in the short stay unit with the worst constipation ever am looking for some tips advice on how…
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Wendy55 is chugging along ..... and will respond herself later
Hi there I've been chatting with @wendy55 via Messages, and she has asked me to let you know that she is okay, chugging along and she will respond herself, later. Take care, everyone
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Exchange Surgery and 4th Cancerversary 💗
Hello to everyone and Happy Easter 🐣🐇🪺. I’ve been a bit quiet on here, just focusing on life after breast cancer I guess, going back to work, trying to get healthier etc. Today I’m posting again because it’s my 4th cancersary 🎉, and I’m also 2 weeks post my third surgery since this whole ride started. This was the surgery…
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New to This
Hi I had a mammogram, followed by an ultrasound and a core biopsy last Friday and today saw the specialist and found out I have Invasive lobular breast cancer, possibly stage 2. Not all results have come back yet. I have to have a bone scan on Thursday and a CT scan followed by an MRI the following week, then surgery the…
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Happy birthday wishes to @Sally_AS
Happy birthday @Sally_AS