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Let’s move on and remember why we are here
hi there everyone. Firstly thanks to all of you so much for all your support I have mentioned this in my other comments so won’t rave on too much about it here. I would like to now move on as I have resolved the issues I caused with those involved and would just love to start fresh with positivity. It’s pretty obvious now…
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Field of Women 2018
who is attending and from where?
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Exercises for patients that have not had a mastectomy or reconstructive surgery
This was the sheet the physio gave me the day after surgery and I kept these up for 6 weeks. BUT I should have kept them up for longer as at about the 9 month mark I noticed this weird "CORDING" as I learned from Dr Google. Since diagnosis of lymphodema I now have to lie down and elevate my arm for 20 mins twice a day - at…
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Men’s Breast Cancer Forum
Check out our new awareness sticker for the rear window of your car. Selling very cheap at only $5 each incl postage and handling. contact us at: mensbreastcancerforum@**** to purchase, and will contact you re a payment method. PeterB
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Drains
Hi ladies Having a left mastectomy this Tuesday. I have been reading other posts re drains. Just confused as some have said 10 days to 2 weeks their drains were left. Mr Doctor has said that I will be in hospital for 2 or 3 nights depending on much fluid is collected. He said drains will be removed before I leave so it…
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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…