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My baby is 24 today.
My baby John-Luke is 24 today. I feel old lol. He brought home a cake mix for me to make with ready made icing. The cake looks pink, and smells pink and tastes pink! Counting my blessings today. <3
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When am I "in remission"?
ive just been back to oncologist for results of blood tests at the 6 month mark after surgery, radiation and lastly hormone therapy. Dr said my blood tests were gr8 and to see him again in 6 months for more blood test results. Breast surgeon said all good and to come back in 6 months for s mammogram & ultrasound results…
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Is Her2 Hereditry ?
Hi , Am wondering if Her2 is Hereditry ? I have daughters and I am rather concerned. Thanks Shazx
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Radiation finished today!
Today I had my last radiation treatment! 25 done and just in time. My skin can't take any more. My Rad Oncologist was suggesting a break, but I only had 2 more to go. Now just to have dressings changed every day next week and see her on Mondays. I am feeling very fragile, but I guess I am relieved it is done, no more lying…
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Bilateral mastectomy booked in for Friday
Okay so now Im scared. Dr's said I only need rads to lumpectomy spot but I decided to go for chop in both sides. Stage 2a ER pos and on Toxifin. Im doing this to try and give me better odds and peace of mind but now Im getting worried. Im having reconstruction at same time, expanders put in. Also choosing to remove…
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23/10/17 Mellie's Birthday Today!!!
Sending a Huge Happy Birthday Wish to you @Mellie on your Birthday today!!! Wishing you love, laughter, unending happiness, anticipation, excitement and the biggest necessity CAKE!!! Hope your day is truly awesome. Xx Cath
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I’m famous!!!!
Inspirational local mum Laura Gray is giving cancer the bird this Sunday. FULL STORY: http://bit.ly/2l3FfaG
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Herceptin
Hi All, Was told I will be having herceptin any advice please. Shazx
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Anyone else 'double trouble'?
Hi there lovely BCN! After the whirlwind of diagnosis, lumpectomies and reexcision over the last 6 weeks. It's only really now that I'm understanding how unusual synchronous bilateral BC (IDC) is - all the posts etc I read are (understandably) about having a primary in one breast. I'd love to hear from anyone else out…
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Radiation Planning done ✅
I’ve had a busy week meeting with the rad onc on Monday. Then the medical onc yesterday. No need for chemo as no lymph node involvement. Six weeks of radiation followed by 10 years of hormone therapy beginning with Tamoxifen because even at 53yo I haven’t started menopause yet. Today I had my radiation planning…
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Good news from the surgeon
I finally got my results back from my masectomy (three weeks took ages) and had some good news, I had a 5cm area of high grade dcis and 1 1/2cm stage one low grade and all the other scattered areas were still calcification and my 2 sentinel nodes were clear so I won't need chemo or radiotherapy
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Doctors Letter
Sorry don't know how the wrong category I must of hit wrong one anyway just asking who to get a letter off Shazx
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Chalky and weak toenails and fingernails
Hi Ladies, My toenails are chalky and white and crumble when trimming. Fingernails are soft and weak. It started about 6 weeks ago. Great toe is also painful. I thought it was due to resuming work with lots of walking. My calcium levels are good but oncology practice nurse couldn't explain. I finished chemo on March 17 and…
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How wonderful would a Health Navigator be?
Received this in an email this morning from the Breast Cancer Community. Just imagine if we had a "navigator" to guide us from diagnosis. https://www.findatopdoc.com/Women-s-Health/How-a-Health-Navigator-Can-Benefit-Breast-Cancer-Patients How a Health Navigator Can Benefit Breast Cancer Patients Getting diagnosed with…
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Bone Scan
Hi All, Can anyone help with what and why do they do a Bone Scan got a call have to get one Monday. Thanks Shazx