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Exciting research showing possible 'on/off' switch for Mets
Exciting research being done on an 'on/off' switch for BC Mets - let's hope this one makes it thru the trial stages. Given this study has produced results from a mouse model, the timeline for introduction at the clinical level for *successfully* approved drugs and testing is closer to 12-15 years. It should be noted that…
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Wishing everyone a safe & happy Xmas and New Year
Wishing everyone a safe & happy Xmas and New Year - may 2024 be all that you want it to be. Safe travels if you are on the road - and enjoy time with family and friends - I'll be with a bunch of my uke friends down by the river, eating lunch & singing up a storm, so long as the weather doesn't force us inside! I have had…
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Christmas Funnies ....... put them up here for a laugh!
Hi guys Every now & then, you get a Christmas Card that makes you laugh out loud!! Take a photo of them & whack them up here ........ it can be a stressful time even WITHOUT BC .... I'll kick it off!! You have to look at this one quite closely!!! It 'could' look like a regular 'manger scene'! HAHAHA (Or is it a Weber BBQ…
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Continuing my ongoing endocrine treatment in Melbourne with insurance waiting period?
Hi i was diagnosed with stage II Triple Positive breast cancer at 29 years old four years ago, went through chemo+radiation+targeted drug therapy and has been on endocrine treatment since, I'm from China and currently trying to pursue a masters degree in Melbourne, but the overseas student health cover has a 12-month…
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Menopause - It's more than a hot flush! Recording available now
The recording of Menopause - It's more than a hot flush! webcast is now available here. We hope you find it both informative and enjoyable. Please feel free to share feedback, questions or thoughts below in the discussion.…
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Triple Negative Diagnosis
Hi there, I'm new to this community...and the cancer journey. I am a 39yo school teacher with two beautiful young children (4 and 2yo). I am halfway through five months of chemo with surgery and radiotherapy to follow... I was hoping that I might find other TNBC ladies on here to connect with, as I navigate the side…
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New lump found
hi I am new to the community, I have just spent the last 13 months undergoing bilateral mastectomy, chemo and radiation for DCIs, IDC and IMC. Yesterday I got news that a lump was detected on my left side and have opted for a biopsy to check if it’s sinister. I’m praying it’s scar tissue but…. I’m just wondering if anyone…
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Happy birthday to @Maryn
Happy birthday dear @Maryn I hope that you have a lovely day
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Happy birthday dear @finnish
I hope that you have a wonderful day best wishes
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Happy birthday wishes to @ Julieas
Happy birthday to you dear @Julieas
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Happy birthday to @Beaglemum
Wishing @Beaglemum a very happy birthday for today
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EXPERT Trial
Hi, New to this .... post Lumpectomy Stage 1/2 12mm, I have just been asked if I would consider joining the EXPERT trial. I can't see any recent posts since the thread from 2019. I have lots of questions (which I will ask the radiation oncologist) but would be interested in others point of view/concerns etc. thanks
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How quickly can a tumour show up between scans?
If I had a PET/CT back in early July that was clear, surely it would be almost impossible that a lump I can feel in my BC breast would be a new tumour? I know there was a FA in the same area of breast back in 2021 and 2022 when I was diagnosed and had 12 month scans (latest one in 2022 showed it had gotten smaller). I’ve…
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Breast Cancer Risk in Survivors of Hodgkin's Lymphoma
I discovered this resource from Hodgkin's International titled "Breast Cancer Risks For Hodgkin's Lymphoma Survivors" https://youtu.be/YRp4NLcS4Os?si=QwtFipIn5q4LGrNW At 15:22 on the video, the surgeon discusses The National Comprehensive Cancer Network clinical guideline on breast cancer screening for people who have…
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Happy birthday wishes to @Alcaye
Wishing you a very happy birthday 🎂 @Alcaye