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Breast cancer after taking hormone blocking tablets
Has anyone had cancer after taking the hormone blocking tablets?
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to or not to
Goodmorning ladies,beautiful day hear in Adelaide the suns out woo hoo makes you feel alive for a change. I have a few questions i know you are not doctors or surgeons just want a bit of feedback if you can. On facebook last night i came across a page from lymphedema uk, and this post made me think about myself. A lady had…
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14/9/17 Lisa50's Birthday Today!!!!!
Sending a huge Happy Birthday wish to you @Lisa50 on your birthday today!! Wishing you love, laughter, overwhelming joy, excitement, anticipation, contentment and CAKE!!!! Hope your day is amazingly awesome. Xx Cath
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lymphodema
Having a shit day , im feeling sorry for my self which i try not to do. Everything is about breast cancer before and during our treatments, yes im cancer free a survivor bloody fantastic done my first year couldn't wish for anything better. i have lymphedema in my right breast from radiation treatment, started lazer…
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What's been happening in Choosing Breast Reconstruction
Hi ladies just a snapshot of what's been happening in our group in the last few weeks if you have forgotten to pop over and check in. We have a member asking about exercises after implant reconstruction A query about the cost of private reconstruction which is a popular topic, as is the post about reconstruction in the…
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How should we greet a newbie ?
Call me niggly but I kinda wish we had another way of greeting new members than commiserating their joining our band of ladies. I don't think we should celebrate anyone's bc diagnosis but could we lighten a newbie's load by just saying welcome or howdy or whatever is needed to make them feel comfortable that they have…
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Hello To All
Good morning how are we all today? Have been reading some post and am ever so grateful I jumped on board. So nice to have someone who knows where your at and what's ahead. A big thank xSharyn
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GP's dismissing my complaints about a breast problem for nearly 4 years
When will the GP's start to take patients seriously when they complain about medical problems. I visited my GP over 3.5 years ago, after 2 complaints he told me "I promise you you don't have breast cancer". Saw another female GP - same practice - she said "cant see anything wrong" My left nipple was inflamed, and I have…
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Accepting your New Self
I could have put this discussion in the breast reconstruction group but thought it was better in general discussion. I'm struggling at the monent. Yes My cancer was found at stage 1 and I had no nodes and clear scans. Yes I had a bilateral mastectomy due to dense breasts and family history, a decision which wasn't hard but…
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When can I sleep on the other side grrrr....
Thanks for all your replies to my previous discussion about "tethering" - Note: I haven't yet worked out how to reply to you in that discussion but your honesty & support were wonderful. I'm now 9 weeks post surgery for a left mastectomy & auxiliary clearance and still find it uncomfortable to sleep on my left side. I'm…
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5/9/17 @Mazoz's Birthday Today!!!!
Sending a huge Happy Birthday wish to you @Mazoz for today!! Wishing you love, hilarity, happiness, excitement, glorious anticipation and cake. Hope your day is stupendously fantastic!!! Xx Cath
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Shopping Suggestions
Hi all, Does anyone have any online websites they can recommend for buying scarves, or headwear? I have purchased a few from overseas websites but by the time you convert money and pay for shipping it works out a little pricey. I have made a few scarves as i can sew but just want some new different ones. I am a younger…
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Travelling Hairfree
HI all, I am hoping to be travelling to Hawaii in november but this will be my first trip with hairloss, I usually wear hats and beanies and scarves on my head and have not had the courage to walk out of the house Bald as yet, I was just wondering if anyone had gone on holidays and what they wear in the heat and especially…
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6/9/17 @Cynth6's Birthday Today!!!
Sending a huge Happy Birthday wish to you @Cynth6 for today!! Wishing you love, overwhelming happiness, laughter, excitement, anticipation and the ever necessary cake!! Hope your day is truly sensational!! Xx Cath
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moving to sunshine coast
Good morning all, I am diagnosed (feb 2017) with Triple neg breast cancer. Recently completed 6 mths chemo and last week surgery (lumpectomy and removal of port). Feeling nervous as I continue my journey (next few weeks 6 weeks of radiotherapy) and now have decided to move to sunnier climate (jan 2018) to assist with…