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Newbie
breastscreen saw something so I had biopsies last Wednesday, my gp was supposed to get the results by Monday, got a ph call from breastscreen to say the pathologist wanted to do more staining and my gp would get the results on Tuesday so I should see him Wednesday. and Im so depressed and scared and such about the whole…
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Lymphoedema podcast & general
Hi, I just wanted to say thank you for organising last nights pod cast. I have lymphoedema and the biggest thing that came out of it for me was that many of us don’t have that initial measurement done pre surgery. I have some wonderful physiotherapists looking after me but it has been hard when there wasn’t an initial…
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Single or double mastectomy
Since being diagnosed with Stage 3 Inflammatory Breast Cancer in March I have been pretty clear that I want “a double mastectomy, no reconstruction and fab tattoos”. My breast surgeon is actually the guy who first broke the news to me when I ended up in hospital thinking I had an infection and I have seen him twice since.…
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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…