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Calicifications
hi i had stage 2 hormonal cancer in 2017 ,just had my mamagram and ultrasound on Monday ,go back Friday for results, radiologist doctor said I have calcification near where cancer was originally ,they were there after last scan too.she said maybe we do a biopsy this time.are calcifications usually dcis? Does anyone else…
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Stung like a Wasp!
Hello lovelies...I’m trying to remember the name of the needle I had injected into my boobie on the day of surgery..it stung like hell and I remember I had to massage the area as it helped ease the sting...anyone remember what that’s called? TIA xx
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Should I Crop or Not?
I’m due for my first Chemo Oncologist appointment next Monday. It’s the appointment where we discuss wether Chemo therapy will be beneficial for me. Being Triple Negative I’ll be surprised if I don’t need it. Hair loss is constantly on my mind and I’ve decided against the Cold Cap. What I want to ask is did any of you…
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new member had written on the activity board.
LindainOz12Hi everybody. Just joined today. 2017 was my year of lumpectomy, chemo, radiation and started Tamoxifen. Mostly going OK but finally my memory problems have so got me down that today I rang the BCNA Helpline and (among other things) Rosie suggested I join. Looks like a friendly place. :-)August 28
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27/8/18 Annie C's Birthday today!!
Sending a huge Happy Birthday wish to you Annie @Annie C on your 67th birthday today!! Wishing you love, laughter, happiness, wonder, beauty,warmth and beautiful cake. Hope you have an awesome day. Xx Cath
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26/8/18 Calo's Birthday Today!!!
Sending a huge Happy Birthday wish to you @Calo on your birthday today!! Wishing you love, laughter, happiness, warmth, beauty, delight and cake. Hope your day is sensational!! Xx Cath
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(Article) A Few Words About Fake Breasts
Interesting read for all and especially relevant to those with or considering implants.…
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Walking challenge
Just joined group but not sure if one is starting this year. Anyone know?
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Double mastectomy/nipple sparing
in 3 weeks I’m hsvibg a double mastectomy nipple and skin sparing reconstruction with expanders. ( I need radiation after and potentially doing DIEP reconstruction in the future once I’m fit and healthy) any tips for a speedy recovery? I have 2 young kids. Have cut out sugar and incredible my whole grains and raw…
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My right breast doesn't feel the same anymore ... Is this the new norm post lumpectomy, chemo & rad?
I had my lumpectomy in June 2017 and lymph nodes in right arm removed in July. Chemo stopped at Xmas and rad in March. Now I am just on Herceptin until Oct. I have been noticing changes over the past few months that are more apparent now. I see my breast physio regularly for massage and exercises for the scar tissue in my…
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Points and promotions
I'm curious about something that has just come up on the activity page. What on earth does the 'promote' business mean? I can't see it mentioned on the what /how thread. One of my posts shows as promoted and I have no idea why, how, to what or by whom. The other question is what are the 'points' shown on our profiles? The…
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Exercise - ex-med program
I have now completed the Exmed Cancer program - Victorian based program, something I learnt about on this forum http://www.exmedcancer.org.au/about Friday I completed the program and we had our graduation lunch after the last session, lots of laughter and good food. Our group consisted of 8 breast cancer and 2 Hodgkins…
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Very Very BELATED HAPPY BIRTHDAY WISH to EASTMUM!!!!
Sending a HUGE Very Belated HAPPY BIRTHDAY wish to you @Eastmum for your birthday on Friday 17/8/18!!! Hoping your day was filled with love, laughter, happiness, kindness, beauty, warmth, excitement and cake. So sorry that this wish is so late but I hope your day was magnificent!!!! Xx Cath
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Thank you to a supportive friend
I had to share with you the wonderful handmade gift I received from a very clever friend today. It really lifted my spirits and as I wait for a ‘verdict’ on chemo therapy, it’s exactly what I needed. Thank goodness for creative, caring friends xx
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No Bra, No Problem! But....
Okay, now that I have you attention. I need some advice! I've posted this question in a few places so I thought I'd also try my luck here. Before my double mastectomy, I LIVED in my sports bras as I used to keep quite fit. Since my diagnosis and treatment etc I stopped working out. A number of factors played into this but…