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Dissapointed
Just heard from a Male breast cancer guy from interstate. Only just finished surgery and chemo in the last few months. Only MBC guy in his area. Wanted to go to the local Breast Cancer Support Group. The “ladies” rejected his request. So much for support from the ladies. PeterB Men’s Breast Cancer Forum
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Not diagnosed but awaiting
3 months ago lesion on right breast was picked up incidently on Lung CT scan for my then illness i had. I had ultrasound with radiologist which radiologist said was probably cyst bur did FNA after i asked for it due to my mother having very early stages breast cancer in her 30s and her aunts died of them 1 in mid 30s and…
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Hello!
Hi everyone, it's been a while since I've been on here and I've returned to hundreds of notifications! I hope everyone is travelling well. I'm now two years post diagnosis and treatment and nearly two years post double tram flap recon. Looking at the next step of recon soon - tattoos! In the long term, I'm still feeling…
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New to the group with spinal mets
@FYONA1 posted hi everyone i really would like to hear from someone who is going through mets to the spine I was diagnosed a few weeks ago and did radiation and am currently doing letrozole and ribociclib am feeling very scared and worry about some of the frightening side effects that I may experience if someone can plz…
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30/5/18 Hendrix's Birthday today!!!
Sending a huge Happy Birthday wish to you @Hendrix on your birthday today. Wishing you love, laughter, happiness, serenity, beauty, excitement, anticipation and enticing cake. Hope your day is spectacular. Xx Cath
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Femara and post menopause
I have been on Letrozole also known as Femara since last April. This only work if you are post menopausal only (from what I have read). My cycles finished after my 2nd Chemo - so back in December 2016, and they have not returned. I have had a hormonal blood test and my results come back as NOT post menopausal. I am…
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Out of pocket expenses - share our stories
Greetings to all network members. I guess we have all received an email from BCNA encouraging us to take part in a survey conducted by the Consumers Health Forum - to find out more about 'out of pocket expenses'. I have already submitted my response. My main points were that lucky ducks like me have struck a good…
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Pink lady buns
I have just been to my local Bakers Delight. I made a goild coin donation, received a pink lady paper doll then wrote on it: DON'T IGNORE STAGE 4! They have displayed it in the middle of all the others.
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Mastectomy and reconstruction in the public system
Six years ago when I was diagnosed with breast cancer I didn’t have health insurance (and I still don’t). I had no option but to undergo my treatment in the public system. Initially I feared I might suffer in some way as a result, have to wait longer, have inferior treatment. But there was no waiting with cancer and on the…
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Letrozole FBM
This was my experience trying to get the For Benefit brand of Letrozole, where 100% of the profits go to BCNA and cancer research. I asked my GP about it, she had never heard of it (it had been a big news story on tv the night before). When she looked up brands of Letrozole on her computer, the FBM brand was not listed as…
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26/5/18 Missed Red flowers Birthday!!
My sincerest apologies for missing your birthday @redflower for the 26/5/18. So sending you a HUGE Belated Happy Birthday wish. Hope you had love, laughter, happiness, warmth, beauty, contentment, and cake. Hoping you were spoilt rotten and had an amazing day. Xx Cath
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FOUR CORNERS PROGAM ABC 2 MONDAY NIGHT 8.30
Hi Everyone.I just saw the tail end of an ad for Monday night's Four Corners Program on the ABC , all about 'bill shock' in the medical system,should be interesting! @Janie304 it might help you with your decision
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29/5/18 Thelma's Birthday Today!!!
Sending a Huge Happy Birthday wish to you @Thelma for your birthday today. Wishing you love, laughter, beauty, happiness, warmth, contentment, excitement and glorious cake. Hope your day has been magnificent. Xx Cath
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Nerve damage/ache/pain?
After 4 years since lumpectomy I have had aches on my ribs and on side of breast. Doctor said it is nerve pain. My GP says that after 4 years it couldn't possibly be nerve pain. Conflicting advice from health professionals. Anyone else been diagnosed with nerve pain/damage but not until years later?
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Post surgery
Hi guys, Surgery on Friday went well except for me reacting to medication I am on with the dye for sentinel node biopsy or the pain meds. Besides that a wide local excision and reduction to both breasts. I'm home today, little sleep as many of you would resonate with after being in hospital. I'm freaking out that after the…