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Men’s Breast Cancer Forum
Today we went out to address the Metro North Breast Cancer Support Group at Chermside. Had a great day, and was made to feel welcome by the Ladies. They we’re very interested in getting the male view of breast cancer. One of the Ladies asked us to address another group of cancer survivors in Stafford in the coming months.…
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Precancerous
Hi All , Does anyone know what does actually precancerous mean please. ShazS
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Moderation of the community
Hi all, given recent posts I think it is important as a moderator and manager of the online network that I make comment about the disrespect that has been evident on the network lately and the role of the BCNA moderators. We are always mindful that this is your community and as such we want you to self moderate as much as…
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Tips to help you through the festive season - seeking our online members' wisdom!
Last year BCNA put together a tipsheet for getting through the festive season. This year we would like to do something a little different and put together a compilation of our online members' tips for how you have managed the ups and downs of the silly season. Funny stories/tips more than welcome. We'll then put together…
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Rant- It's all about him!
I need to vent or I will explode. Lately every ailment I get, my hubby more or less says he has the same thing. I remarked a fellow lymphedema sufferer had a paper cut and her arm and hand swelled and she needed to go on antibiotics and all he could say is oh yes those paper cuts are really bad, I had them in the bank job…
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Navigating the minefield
I fall outside the norm. I live in a motorhome with no fixed abode. I had a GP in Maclean, first mammogram in Coffs Harbour, biopsy at Sydney Breast Clinic, 2 x surgery at Lifehouse, scan and drain at Goulburn then referred to Canberra for radiation. I chose Canberra because they have accom attached to the hospital and…
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Cancer Council Enrich Program
Hi lovelies, I know that previously we have had posts about the YWCA Encore program, helping those who have suffered breast cancer to exercise and be healthy using set physical exercises both on land and in an aquatic setting. Just thought that I would post for those that have not heard of the Enrich program which is run…
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Getting overies out??
I am thinking to lessen the risk of overian cancer, to get them out, I have both breasts off and nose clearence, on the dreaded Tamoxifen
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Ovaries removal
Hi ladies, As I get back to “normal” life after BC last year, I realise just like other ladies on here, I want to do everything possible to stay alive as long as I can. Sure I am still at risk of having my cancer return even though I had a bi mastectomy and sure becsuse I have that damn brca1 gene and considering my mum…
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To Live Gratefully
I shared this today on facebook I have been released from Westmead Breast Cancer Institute ... I had my last review with Surgeon last week had a few fine needle biopsies, which all came back clear so I am now free of reviews ..... I am now 5.5 years since diagnosis. So for those of you doing your 1 year reviews, it will…
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Mixed meeting pre surgery
I had an ultrasound after the 4x AC and have now had 4x taxol (1x Herceptin and Perjeta) an undetermined area was picked up on the ultrasound. So my surgeon appmt was Brough forward...He was really happy with the response from the main tumour, that makes him lean towards lumpectomy.He ultrasounded the new “lesion”, but…
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11/2/18 Melclarity's Birthday Today!!!!
Sending a HUGE Happy Birthday wish to you Melinda @Melclarity on your birthday today!!! Wishing you guffaws of laughter, an abundance of love, being spoilt rotten, happiness, excitement, anticipation, and beautiful gorgeous cake!! Hope your day is totally awesome. Big hugs lovely. Xx Cath
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Stopping medication
Hello, I am now 10 years cancer free, thank God, and have now been seen by my Oncologist for the final time. He also said that I can now stop Arimidex. Whilst I am happy to have these results (thus saving $$$) I also feel nervous about stopping everything. Is this a normal reaction?
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13/02/18 Vivpo's Birthday Today!!!
Sending a Huge Happy Birthday wish to you @Vivpo for your birthday today!! Wishing you love, laughter, sunshine, happiness, excitement, anticipation, beauty and cake!! Hope your day is brilliant! Xx Cath
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Melbourne Ladies!
Hey Melbourne Ladies Lets organise a catch up, what suburb are you all from? Me - Williamstown cheers Nellie