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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…
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Radiation and lupus?
I have SLE lupus.How will having radiation therapy affect my lupus?
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radiation / nausea and fatigue!?
hi i had lumpectomy 6th june -left breast- (grade 1 ductal carcinoma) 1 lymph node removed (hadnt spread there) 6 weeks later im having 3 weeks and 2 days radiation I know im extremely lucky to have got it so early and feel like bit of a lightweight! as after 8 days treatment im feeling quite nauseous (that and fatigue hit…
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14/7/18 Lmc1310's birthday today!!
Sending a Huge Happy Birthday to you @Lmc1310 on your birthday today!!! Wishing you joy,, precious happiness, warmth, love, laughter, beauty and contentment along with cake!! Hope your day has been beautifully special. Xx Cath
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Double or single mastectomy
I am 77 and after 10 weeks of chemo have been offered a right mastectomy and a "clip" under local and then lumpectomy for the left breast. I am tending towards a double mastectomy. I have read up on possible (ie very few) advantages in preventing further cancer. Can anyone tell me the downsides? Will recovering after…
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advice PLEASE on flying/going to Bali after Lumpectomy ( 1 lymph node removal - 6 wks radiation)
Ive had a stage 1 "invasive ductal carcinoma" removed and 1 lymph node. Got clean margins and not spread to lymph nodes. HOORAY! I KNOW IM EXTREMELY BLESSED to have got it so early! Im starting 6 wks radiation soon, due to finish end of aug. I want to go to Bali for 6 weeks to rejuvinate! (been there LOADS of times) just…
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Cost of medication.
For a long time I have had my scripts with the Chemist Warehouse. This came about when my regular close to work chemist was putting one of my medications up and up until I was paying $35. Around this time the chemist warehouses were slowly opening up. Going there I was paying $22. I now only pay $11.90. Now after BC I am…
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Just looking for Words of Advice.
Hi I was just wondering if anyone could help me learn to Sleep on my side. For about the last 6 weeks I wake up really tight in the chest and arm that I had the Mastectomy on. And I have convinced myself that it is because I sleep on my front. I have a U pillow and the lovely pillow I was given in hospital. ( That is now a…
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Masectomy no treatment
4 months ago I had a bilateral masetomy and reconstruction. I also had lymph nodes removed. Luckily the nodes came back clear and I didn’t have to have treatment or medication. At the moment all the past emotions have come back and I feel really emotional. I work in childcare and have become very protective of my chest…
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7/8/18 Sisters Birthday Today!!!
Sending a Huge Happy Birthday wish to you @Sister on your birthday today!! Wishing you fun, laughter, happiness, warmth, beauty, excitement, an abundance of love, and cake. I hope your day is totally spectacular!! Xx Cath