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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…
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The answer wasn’t clear
Well I’m off to see Oncologist on Thursday am i silly to ask. The answer to the proposed radiation was delivered to me by by the nurse coordinator that I wouldn’t be having radiation and a letter would be sent to my GP. None arrived at my visit with him this week sothe question is the sclerotic bone lesion in the Sacrum…
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return to work adjustment
My GP completed a return to work form for me for my workplace in November, which has resulted in my workplace adjusting my hours to the equivalent of 9 days over 10. This was for 6 months. Work now wants me to get my GP to complete the exact same form, 6 weeks in from this arrangement. When should I see my GP? Should it be…
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plastic surgeon recommendations tasmania
Hi, I have just been advised to have a double masectomy and my ovaries removed. I will be having reconstructive surgery at the same time as the masectomy. Can anyone recommend a good breast reconstruction surgeon in Tasmania, as there are only a few to choose from.
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@GUMNUT123 - Happy Birthday 9 Jan
Dear @GUMNUT123 Happy Birthday wishes coming your way! It's a popular date shared by others here today!
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@Justtoomuch - Happy Birthday - 9 Jan
Dear @Justtoomuch Wishing you all the best for today your Birthday! It's a popular date shared by others here today!