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Delayed reconstruction surgery or not
Hi girls, Saw my Surgeon at public hospital today after 2 years on waiting list Up until now have been looking forward to/anxiously waiting for this appointment All along I have wanted breast reconstruction no matter what BUT a week ago I had doubts Do I really want to put myself through this? Anyone else feel this way, I…
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Be Uplifted fundraiser with Gretel killeen
I had the pleasure of being involved with the amazing fundraiser for the breast cancer charity Be uplifted (feel free to look them up if you are brisbane based and need support or would like to support them) on July 16th at the Beachmere hotel. Around $5500 was raised and around 80 people attended the event in our little…
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Catching up...
Hi all Havent been on here in a while. Was diagnosed TNBC on feb 14, had 10 rounds of neo adjuvant chemo, 4 AC 6 Taxol which was stopped due to allergic reactions and a shed load of steroids messing up my system. Lumpectomy on July 1 with clear margins, 4 lymph nodes all clear but residual cancer on the tumour, so after…
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There's a bear in there... (just for fun)
I spent most of last week in Westmead and it happened to coincide with Bandaged Bear month. So this is my new bear - Annerley Chatterbear. I am only bear-sitting - she will come on adventures with me and then later in the year will be adopted by one of the children in hospital. This is my third bear (you know what they say…
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Paxman Scalp Cooling
Hi All, my first post here, so I have been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer and about to start TC (docetaxel and cyclophosphamide) chemo therapy and was wondering what everyones thoughts on the scalp cooling. I am trying to make my decision to have a go or not and its a lot harder than I would of thought. If…
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What's happening in Choosing Breast Reconstruction
Hi Ladies, Just a quick update as to what's happening in our group and a reminder if you belong to our group to pop on over from time to time to see if you can offer some support or seek support if needed. Remember we are a private group and as such our posts do not appear in the main forum. We have a new member seeking…
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INCLUSION
Ladies that are going thru BC or are part of the BC Support Groups the Male BC guys out there need your support. We need to start a program of “INCLUSION” With your support we can change the attitude of those in charge of all the BC groups and get Male Breast Cancer included in all advertisements, campaigns and fund…
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Essential movies to watch when forced to sit on your arse due to treatment.
hi everyone @kmakm @JJ70 Thought I’d start this discussion as recommended in the on our walks discussion as I’ve noticed there’s a few newbies about to start their treatment and what better excuse do you need to watch movies all day.!! Feel free to add the ones from your posts. Muriels wedding 50 first dates the campaign…
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Delayed reconstruction
Hi ladies, Has been some time since I was here! I have received negative comments (not on this site) when I mention my desire to undergo reconstruction Could I please hear from anyone who has had this procedure & has some positive feed back for me I am 71 years young, thanks
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i have had enough
only into my secodne week of radiation therapy, as the radiologist said im a beginner, i was told it would be 5 weeks of it but possibly more. and that contact type stuff they use just comes off . I its a long trip by mini bus to the rbh and back specially with spinal /hip /shoulder issues . my issues read like a shopping…
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So ... I received a Breastscreen NSW reminder for my 2 yearly mammogram!
Who else has received their Mammogram Reminder after being diagnosed & treated? Last week, I was a bit surprised to receive a reminder to have my 2 yearly mammogram as I thought there might be some sort of communication between the various health professionals & the organisation .... then again - why WOULD they know about…
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Should I be worried
I had a high grade DCIS last year and had a right breast lumpectomy and a reconstruction. My right breast took 4 months to heal and as a result I had no radiotherapy or Tamoxifen. I have started to get itching and soreness in my left breast, but am not sure whether it's still part of the healing process from the…
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Bathers
hi I saw these bathers on Love Your Sister’s Instagram account. Would anyone know of where this came from? I’m keen to get a pair or two as I am a swimmer (competed as a Paralympian). I also swim the Pier to Pub every year and I’m thinking maybe I’ll brave wearing something with these words. Maybe I’ll find a bather…
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Dead Breast Tissue after DIEP
Has anyone had a problem with breast tissue dying when circulation was not maintained after DIEP? 2 weeks ago I had a skin sparing mastectomy of my non breast cancer side by the surgeon who did my original mastectomy, before my plastic surgeon did bilateral DIEP. As soon as I was out of theatre I was told my breast surgeon…
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Vale Rob Fincher
Hi all, It is with much sadness that we write to inform you that Rob Fincher died yesterday. He was at home with his beautiful and incredibly strong wife Annie. Rob was a member of our online community and a champion for BCNA. We recently put a video of Rob’s story on our Facebook page and more than 8,000 people have…