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Skin cancer after radiation
I finished 5 weeks of radiation just over a month ago and in the last week or so of treatment I had a sore appear on my upper arm on the side being treated. It didn’t go away and turned out to be a basal cell carcinoma which has now been removed, just wondering if anyone else had any skin cancer problems after radiation.…
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Today's election
I have just voted. My local member was at the poling booth. I told her that I would vote for her if she could guarantee that if her party was elected they would have more metastatic breast care nurses in the first month as government. She replied that she had done something about prostate cancer. She had also had some sort…
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Tamoxifen after a double mastectomy
I have had a mastectomy, chemo and another mastectomy is planned this year, was on Tamoxifen but suffered enormously from its side effects so currently taking a break and seriously considering staying off it altogether. I would be interested in peoples thoughts that have been in the SAME situation. My oncologist…
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Octobers coming
So here we are in May 2019, 6 months away from October’s Breast Cancer month. Just wondering if given 6 months notice before the October campaign if the organisers such as BCNA, NBCF, McGrath Foundation, Cancer Council Australia will do something about including MALES who also go thru Breast Cancer. Not just acknowledging…
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A New job!!! At Last!! But....................
Hi All, Well its taken a long time but I have a new job!!! The only problem with it is the stupidly long hours ( 5 am to 3.30/4 pm) and its quite physical. Its only 4 days a week 2 days on 1 day off and a long weekend every 3 weeks, but I am really struggling with it. I am in bed by 8.00pm on my work days but can't sleep…
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Moving to Canberra-public or private?
Good morning all, we we will be moving to live in Canberra in approximately 8 weeks. This is for a new role my husband has just been offered. I have both a medical oncologist and surgical appointment prior to this and will ask for referrals. I am currently 4 months post op and have just completed radiotherapy. I have so…
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Unfortunately someone else always has worse news
Yesterday I started Cycle 2 Round 1 of 12 chemo treatments, it hasn't gone to bad. I just woke with it being a very emotional day, continually crying at any little thing but thankfully woke (haahaa as if sleeping happened) feeling much better today. Whilst I was having chemo in Cancer Clinics very comfy recliner my Aunt…
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Reconstruction
Hello Everyone Well, finally coming to the decision which has weighed heavily since my mastectomy back in 2016 is, should I have a reconstruction ? I'm nearly there with my decision to go ahead and have the surgery, perhaps a TRAM free flap or DIEP flap. As these are the only options for me. Getting a couple of opinions…
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Pink meets Teal : Ovarian Cancer,let's show our support
I was diagnosed with breast cancer almost a year to the day after a friend was diagnosed with ovarian cancer and whilst our stories are very similar, unfortunately the funding disparity between breast cancer and ovarian cancer research is huge. So let's get behind our sisters and help raise awareness of ovarian cancer on…
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Bakers Delight
Hi @kmakm! Just saw you pic come up in my fb feed for Baker's Delight! Way to go!
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Reconstruction question by goodhealthagain
GoodhealthagainHello Everyone Well, finally coming to the decision which has weighed heavily since my mastectomy back in 2016 is, should I have a reconstruction ? I'm nearly there with my decision to go ahead and have the surgery, perhaps a TRAM free flap or DIEP flap. As these are the only options for me. Getting a couple…
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pink Lady Match
Breast Cancer Network Australia 11 mins · Thank you to everyone who came along to the #PinkLadyMatch today in support of BCNA and Australians affected by breast cancer! Today’s match was such a special opportunity for people to come together and remind those going through breast cancer that they’re not alone. A big shout…
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Facebook
Just saw the beautiful @kmakm and friends on telly this morning. Disgraceful facebook. How can this ad be an issue for your “nudity”. Mass murder live-streamed is ok though!! So proud of the ladies in this ad.
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Getting Ready for Winter.
I've just finished another pair of wristwarmers / fingerless gloves for winter. Between the problems with my joints, not at all helped by dear old letrozole, and terrible Reynaud's, I'm hoping they'll help. The cold is a huge trigger for the Reynaud's and also makes my hands ache even more. Regular gloves make knitting…
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Breast Reduction
Hi all I had lumpectomy in 2007 and now my breasts are lopsided. does anyone know if i can have the larger breast reduced using Medicare (medical) and i have HCF private health insurance. The difference is noticeable to me. thanks