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Lumpectomy or Masectomy
I am nearly finished 16 weeks of chemo - 8 weeks of fortnight AC and then 8 weeks of Taxol. I am also Hert 2 so started Herceptin on 26th August every 3 weeks for 48 weeks. Due to have surgery in about 20 days. I had a 4-5 cms tumor left breast which has shrunk with chemo to 1cm and nothing in between and 1cm - which…
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Good website for latest advancements in BC?
Hi, I am starting up a support group and am looking to include a segment on the latest advancements in all aspects of breast cancer treatments and related services. Would anyone know of a good website?TIACath
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Netflix- Forks over Knives
Just watched a doco on Netflix called Forks over Knives where a couple of doctors years ago researched cancer rates and diets associated with them. Then they got some of their patents to follow a plant based diet that people in low cancer areas were eating. I found it very interesting. Lately my diet is geared to…
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Exploiting breast cancer
Is anyone else as furious as me about the revolting, demeaning ad campaign by Honey Birdette exploiting Breast Cancer Awareness month? I'd like to know if our leaders are going to write a position statement on this. https://www.collectiveshout.org/honey_birdette_sexing_up_breast_cancer
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I'm getting excited..............
I am going to see my Psychologist again today. Never thought it would be something I looked forward to but to be honest it's the first time since I finished radiation that I'm really looking forward to something. My goodness how the goal posts have shifted ;)
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Huge head - need help!
I have always had problems finding hats big enough to fit my big melon and usually have to settle for ones that just sit high on my head. Will be 👨🦲 in a couple of weeks and have found 4 turban type things that fit but the wig stocking I tried was far too tight and advertised bamboo caps to wear under hats are at least 3…
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Happy Birthday - 30 Sept - jennyss
Dear @jennyss May your birthday be full of fun and laughter Happy birthday greetings Hugs and Best wishes
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Let's Talk about Vaginas
Hi everyone Just a quick prompt to remind you to pop over to "Let's talk about Vaginas group or any other private group you are in to maybe answer questions from newbies and see if there is anything you can help with. thanks Soldiercrab
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Happy Birthday - 27 Sept - Primek
Dear @primek Wishing you a wonderful birthday full of joy and happiness! We appreciate your depth of understanding as we all travel this path Take care and best wishes Hugs
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Happy Birthday - 29 Sept - Nikkilee
Dear @Nikkilee Happy Birthday to you! Best wishes
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Happy birthday - 28 Sept - pammy46
Dear @Pammy46 Wishing you a wonderful birthday Best wishes Take care
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Uncontrollable Emotions
Help I feel like I am going crazy...……... I have so far had 3 rounds of TC (docetaxel and cyclophosphamide) chemotherapy and have managed it quite well. I have had about 4 days where I have been unwell but by day 7 I am pretty much back to my normal self. It has been 2.5 weeks since my last round, but this past week I have…
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Happy Birthday - 27 Sept - 55Jlz
Dear @55Jlz Hope this birthday greeting brings a smile Sending you best wishes for this, your birthday
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Two Beautiful Souls
Each month I meet up with a small group of Cancer survivors for lunch were we chat and laugh. All beautiful ladies who have been bought together through "Audreys Angels of Hope" a local charity organisation who supports all those with cancer, whether it is supporting those going through treatment or those finished…
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Stay in hospital after surgery
Can someone tell me how long you are in hospital after breast cancer surgery. I am currently having chemo, which I finish in December, and will then have my operation (two lumpectomies in one breast). This will be followed by radiation at some stage. I wasn’t sure if it was a fairly short stay in hospital, or if it could…