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BreastScreen VIC trial results - 3D mammos have significantly higher cancer detection rate than 2D
Published online today in The Medical Journal of Australia: https://www.mja.com.au/journal/2019/211/8/pilot-trial-digital-breast-tomosynthesis-3d-mammography-population-based?utm_source=carousel&utm_medium=web&utm_campaign=homepage While the study discussion reverts to the usual issues about false positives, overscreening,…
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Scuba diving after treatment
Does anyone know how long you need to wait after finishing chemo/rads before scuba diving? I've checked my with my doctors, but it's not something they know about and I can't find much about it online. I'm hoping to dive 5 weeks post radiation and three months post chemo.
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Multi-trip travel insurance
Hi, Last year I arranged a multi-trip annual travel insurance policy with All Clear. However this year one of my trips exceeds the 42 day limit for single trips. I wondered if anyone else had found an insurer who would offer annual insurance without a duration of trip limitation? Any suggestions gratefully received! Jannine
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You are invited .......................
As some may already know we are having a gathering on the weekend of 19th & 20th October . Some ladies are flying in & staying in Melbourne city, others are just coming for a day . We would love you to join us , please let me know if you would like to come , either for...………. Both days Saturday lunch and or dinner Sunday…
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Happy Birthday - 18 Oct - Nefertari
Dear @Nefertari Well the 18th is a good date for a birthday, shared by others on here! Sending you Happy Birthday Wishes All the Best
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Happy Birthday - 18 Oct - Mira
@Mira Sending you Happy Birthday wishes along with a virtual hug Many Happy Returns
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Happy Birthday - 18 Oct - poodlejules
Dear @poodlejules Wishing you a very Happy Birthday Wishing you a day full of happiness and a year full of joy
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Secondary School Research Project on Resistance Training
I work in a secondary school and we have a Year 11 student doing his Research Project on the benefits of resistance training on the body and well-being. He is struggling to find adults to complete his survey and I wonder if anyone would like to take part given that many of us have an interest in this. Obviously, the…
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Interesting article on Lymphedema
https://www.medpagetoday.com/hematologyoncology/breastcancer/82339?pop=0&ba=1&xid=fb-md-cbtm-onc-pibr&trw=no&scrf=1&fbclid=IwAR3yvsCwctfbvUTBTkV6UvtGh8q_HmH3GWV27j6jsimg6N_qczolTA0o-UA
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Oncotype Dx test
Hello everybody, I'm new to this webpage. Sadly 3 weeks ago diagnosed with BC, I'm 47. I decided for full mastectomy and my results were good for to be able to do Oncotype DX test. I'm having first app. with oncologist this Thursday, will go ahead with the test and hope all goes well. I'm having couple questions, if…
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Lymphatic Vascular Invasions LVI’s
Hi just wondering if anyone else has had this problem and how you dealt with it. I had lumpectomy 3 months ago, all lymph nodes clear and negative but I had these LVI’s and it is very difficult to get a clear margin. Having chemo at the moment I’m tossing up between another lumpectomy or full mastectomy with DIEP. So…
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Happy Birthday - 9 Oct - angg66
Dear @angg66 Sending you birthday greetings and wishing you many happy returns Have a wonderful day
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Swings and Roundabouts
Good Morning All, I’m week 2 of my second round of fortnightly AC. The first fortnight when I reported in to my Oncologist and she asked “How have you been” I said “Surprisingly good, constipation in first week and felt queasy most afternoons and evenings, but not too bad.” Wait til she asks next week, Answers going to be,…
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Smart phone app for organizing life?
Hello everyone - this is my first post, however, I have read many comments and am very grateful for your generosity in sharing your experiences. I read about an excellent mobile app from Macmillan, UK. It claims to "help you keep track of things such as your symptoms, your food intake, your appointments, your medication…
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Lymph nodes under the arm and neck area.
Hi to you all. I am interested in knowing if anyone has had Radiation to the neck area and what was the outcome. I have been on Letrozole for two and a half years to shrink the BC and the nodes. Has been working up to now.??? Last scan showing an increase in size of all. Neck area has always been inoperable. 90% Estrogen…