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getting into groups
Is anyone else having problems getting into the private groups ? I had one of our local support ladies phone me thinking she was having Chemo brain problems ... On pulling up BCNA online and helping her make sure she was signed in (over the Phone) I signed out so I can take her step by step I then re- signed in as she…
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Arimidex withdrawl
Hi everyone. I've been on Armidex for about a year now and have been experiencing all sorts of problems with my hands so my medical oncologist has decided to take me off it for 6 weeks, record pain levels, how I feel and other things and then go back on for another 6 weeks, do the same thing and go back and see him.…
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Compression garments
Just got my compression glove for my right hand made for me today. So I'll see whether it makes a marked difference over the next month in supporting my thumb and wrist area. I can recommend Sarah at Flow Garments in Camberwell (sorry, Melbourne people only). She was very easy to talk to and she makes compression garments…
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Post op skin relief (yay)
Hello, I just wanted to let others know of some products that have really helped my post op *itch*. I heard of MooGoo on this site and have purchased some items in readiness for my radiotherapy that starts next week. For six weeks I have also had a ghastly, compelling itch around my SNL scar in my armpit. Despite using…
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Pros and cons
Looking for pros and cons of staying flat vs reconstruction please
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TNBC
I was diagnosed 12 months ago with TNBC. During treatment I always thought of my boob as a shitty titty and now having completed treatment I thought about recurrence. I asked my Oncologist the % of chance of return. He said I'm high risk (Gulp). Im now trying to come to terms with 50/50 chance of recurrence. I'm quietly…
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Swelling - how much and how long?
Hi. I was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer in July 2018 when I was 40. I have completed 6 months of chemotherapy and 5 weeks of radiotherapy and 2 weeks ago today, I had a bilateral mastectomy with DEIP reconstruction. I have been home a week now and still have a drain. Prior to my diagnosis, I was large breasted…
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Left in limbo after diagnosis
I've just been diagnosed with breast cancer following a mammogram, ultra sound and biopsy. My GP is referring me to the hospital, which will take a couple of weeks. My GP says they aren't able to tell me anything about the cancer like the type or stage. I know nothing except that I have breast cancer. Is it normal for a GP…
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New to group seeking fat transfer advice
Hi everyone I'm new to this group even though I had DCIS 10 years ago. Since I was treated in the private system I wasn't aware of the amazing support groups such as this one. I didn't even know about breast care nurses! Anyway 10 years on my implants need to come out. As I really don't want to be on the implant cycle any…
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Helpline
Is there a 24 hour helpline that I can call, desperate need to talk to someone?
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Future thoughts - when to start trying for a baby
hi ladies, before being diagnosed we were about 2 months away from starting to try for baby no. 2. Seeing all my close friends and mums groups putting up photos of bubs or announcing their pregnant again has made me sad that we can’t :( i know it’s best to concentrate on my health etc and am still only at chemo stage so…
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Dancing For Cancer
If you don’t already know, Samuel Johnson has been dancing for Cancer on Dancing With The Stars, in honour of his sister Connie who passed in 2017. The prize....$50,000, which he will donate to Cancer Research. But to win he needs your vote....next week is the last week....He’s in the Top 3 So, please vote To keep…
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Prosthesis Problems
I'm tired of prostheses problems & don't know where to turn. Too big, too small, moves in bra, they never look the same as my right breast in clothes! In fact my right breast needs an underwire style bra to lift & shape but how do I put a prosthesis in that ? I never look anywhere near even when I wear my prosthesis which…
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Recon experiences...
Evening, I have been diagnosed with stage 2 invasive carcinoma, I had a right breast mastectomy on Tuesday 2/4 with expanders, with the intention of further surgery to remove left and undergo diep recon... However I am now very strongly thinking I will still have left breast removed once all treatment is finished but then…
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Stress and Breast Cancer - new study
Absolutely fascinating. When I was diagnosed I asked my breast surgeon if stress had played a part. He said that the medical community believed that it did but that it hadn't been proven yet. In the three years prior to my diagnosis I experienced the worst stress of my life. The pull over to the side of the road thinking…