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Broken Toe
Hi Everyone, been a while since I have been on here....been doing really well, I have only 3 Paclitaxil left to go...anyway the Question is last night I kicked something and i heard a crack and I figure I have broken my little toe and possibly the one next to it, should i go have it seen too, or will it be ok... I figure…
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Hot summer early
Yesterday and today Victoria has been on alert due to major bushfires at Scotsburn, Buninyong and Little River. Recently Qld was copping it. My hope is that none of you are involved and if so hope you and yours are safe and all is well. It is early in the season Take care
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Mastectomy vs Reconstruction
I am nearing the end of chemotherapy and am faced with the decision as to whether to have a mastectomy or mastectomy plus reconstruction. I have started to gather data about the recon as initially I was sure I did not want one, that I would be OK with a mastectomy. As my mind starts to clear from chemo I realised that my…
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Online My journey kit
Has anyone else had trouble finding the ‘My journey kit’ here online? I’ve managed to get to the first page but my password is not accepted.Do you need to apply for a new password? I have new ladies joining my support group and I don’t want to send them down a rabbit hole!
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Cold caps, triple negative and FEC-D
Hi all, I had my first oncology appointment today and chemo is planned. I’m having FEC-D treatment (for triple negative bc). The cold cap is also being offered. Has anyone used the cold cap with this particular treatment? Was it effective and was it worth it?
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Breast pain twenty months later
I woke last night from pain in my breast where I had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy 20 months ago. Breast looks okay, no warmth or redness. It feels bruised, and achy. Any ideas?
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Does anyone else scream at their partner?
It’s only the second time I’ve ever done it but I went off on the weekend about the smallest thing. I’m taking tamoxifen but don’t want to blame that .. I think it’s just a build up of losing my boob this year, the inability to have a ‘normal’ sexual relationship (after BC 10 years ago), taking vagifem, washing with QV etc…
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22/11/18 Belated Belated Wooda's Birthday
Sending a huge apology and a very very belated Happy Birthday wish to our lovely @wooda for your birthday last week. Hope your day was filled with love, laughter, happiness, beauty, warmth, kindness and delicious cake. Hoping that your birthday year is magnificent and filled with your hearts desire.Xx Cath
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Keeps giving
* At times we wonder how did we come to be here on this forum. It started out as a diagnosis of Breast Cancer but the simplicity of that statement is far from that. * For some the treatment regime is pretty much textbook and goes according to plan. * For some it's a rough ride through treatment, be it chemo and or…
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Lymphedema and needles/blood pressure on the affected arm
I had 17 lymph nodes removed after my BC. I have had some lymphedema in the breast area but manage it okay when it happens. My question is, I need a shoulder reconstruction on the other (good) arm. This means they will have to use the left arm for blood pressure monitoring and administering drugs. I will discuss it with…
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Fundraising Trek
BCNA offer some fundraising treks like the one in Tuscany next year. Has anyone ever done one of these? Was it worthwhile? How hard was it to raise the funds? Id love to do one after being diagnosed with bilateral bc back in 2015, but im worried I couldnt raise the $4k needed living in a rural country town. Any help or…
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Trying not to feel resentful
hi i finished treatment a year and a half ago,i didnt have chemo ,i had rads and on hormonal treatment.having trouble lately im not sure why now but I’m feeling resentful (maybe it the hormofnal treatment 😂) with certain people. My 3 sister in laws,and a best friend.during my diagnosis and treatment never had any support…
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Finishing taking Femara
Hi all, I have just recently stopped taking Femara, after 2 years. Prior to Femara I was taking Tamoxifen for 5 years. My oncolgist orininally said I would be taking for 5 years, then changed this to 10 years, and earlier this year advised me I now only needed to be taking for 7 years. Reason being 5 years + 1 year extra…
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When was the last time you Popped into "Let's Talk about Vaginas"
Where has this year gone we are now in November!!! Just want to remind members of “Let’s Talk about Vaginas” to pop over to the group as we have new members and it is nice if they see responses to their questions. Just a reminder if you belong to our group that as it's private, therefore the posts don't appear in this main…
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1/12/18 Christina 55"s Birthday Today!!!
Sending a Huge Happy Birthday Wish to you Christina @Christina 55 on your birthday today!!! Wishing you love, laughter, excitement, warmth, beauty and splendid cake. Hope your day is magnificent!! Xx Cath