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Prolia Injections
Hi After having a lumpectomy with removal of 11 lymph nodes, I had Chemo and Radiotherapy. Was put on Arimidex only to find my body ached from top to toe for 18 months before I had a rest then changed to Exemestane, had bone density test and my specialist said all was great. Haven’t had aches and pains caused by medication…
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Margins
Has anyone had Mastectomy but found out they had close or unclear margins? What did you do?
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Point of diagnosis
Out of all of the most fantastic care, support and help I've been given over the last 9 months I still find my experience at being told I have cancer bugs me a lot. I had my core biopsy on the Wednesday and went back to the GP on my way home from work on the Friday, as it was the long weekend and results could've been…
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3/6 /18 Kmakm's Birthday Today!!!
Sending a Huge Happy Birthday wish to you @kmakm for your birthday today. Wishing you love, laughter, happiness, excitement, anticipation,delight and luscious cake!!! Hope your day is sensational!!! Xx Cath
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Exercise Physiologists in Sydney
Hi - this post is Admin approved (just need to be mindful of the community guidelines :smile: ) I'm keen to get some recommendations please, of any Exercise Physiologists in Sydney (especially on the Eastern Suburbs or Lower North Shore and surrounds), that specialise in Breast Cancer peops like us! There are a few of them…
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2/6/18 Mystic's Birthday Today!!
Sending a Huge Happy Birthday wish to you @Mystic on your birthday today!! The universe wishes for you happiness, love, laughter, beauty, contentment, excitement, and a magical cake!! Hope your day is filled with wondrous moments. Xx Cath
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Superannuation
Hi All, Just venting my frustrations, for two days I have emailed the super I have like many of others have about trying to access some of my super to help out with the incoming house hold bills mortgage ect. We all know firstly being diagnosed one tends to go into shock, then the realisation of appts, surgery , all else…
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Happy birthday Kmakm
Kate , I hope you have an amazing day , many happy returns Beth xx
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How to continue my ongoing oncology care in SYDNEY??
Hi! I was diagnosed and treated for early stage breast cancer (DCIS grade 1, ER+ PR+) at 29 y/o, a few months ago, in Sweden where I work. I had planned to move to Sydney in September (my husband got a job there) but before doing so, I need to make sure that I can properly continue my endocrine treatment in Sydney: 1)…
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iPrevent- estimating your personal risk of developing breast cancer
Just saw this on a morning tv show and looked it up on the net. Haven't drilled down into it yet but it sounds interesting. It does state that it shouldn't be used if you have had invasive BC or DCIS. ( well that counts me out, funny that) But it would be a good tool for those who think they may be in line for BC ( or…
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Media call-out: The Age looking for a Melbourne woman with radiotherapy tattoos
Hi there, Online Network! A journalist from The Age is looking to interview a woman in Melbourne who has had radiotherapy and therefore had radiotherapy tattoos. It's for an article about a new process at the Alfred Hospital where radiotherapy can be carried out without the need for tattooed markings. If you're interested,…
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Complete Pathological Response
I had my surgery (wide local excision and sentinel node biopsy) 2 wks ago, today I saw my surgeon and the pathology report showed a complete pathological response!!! So pleased! I have a bit of a seroma but not enough to warrant drainage, hopefully it’s gone by the time I have my radiation planning on the 12th, now to…
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Waiting biopsy results following highly suspicious lump and enlarged lymph nodes
Hi all, I’m new here but wanted to put down my thoughts to others who have / are going through the same Following ultrasound last week where my lump was confirmed as a 3cm lump with irregular borders with an enlarged lymph node and described as a “highly suspicious” lump, tuesday I had mammogram, lymph node fine needle…
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Where to donate Breast cancer goods
I have just had my second year anniversary of my breast cancer diagnosis and this week received good news from my oncologist that all is going well and he doesn’t need to see me for another year. Smiling! I have some beautiful turbans, wig pieces, and post surgery bras I have never worn. I would like to donate them. Does…
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Did your period come back after chemo? If so, when?
Hi. I'm interested in hearing about other womens' experiences in this area. I'm 51 and was still getting my period when I was diagnosed early last December. Definitely peri-menopausal though, I missed two last year prior to BC. I reckon the shock and stress knocked out December's period and by January I was having chemo.…