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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…
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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