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It took months to finally be diagnosed with inflammatory breast cancerening
Although this happened nearly two years ago I wish to share my distressing experience so others will be more aware if in the same situation. It was late 2014 when I felt a hardening behind my left nipple. fearing cancer (I had early breast cancer in same breast in 2006) I went to my GP who sent me for an X-ray. Results was…
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Worried
Hi I was on here a few months ago waiting to get in and see a breast doctor at the gold coast. Well I saw them and did a sample of my nipple discharge which they said had no cancer cells. So they told me to keep a eye on it. Anyway a few weeks later I was due for my mammogram and I told them what was going on so that came…
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My philosophical ponderings on percentages.
How meaningful is two or three percent? Well, I guess what it's a percentage of. A 2-3% discount on a $20.00 pair of sandals would be 40cents - 60cents....not really worth the bother of quibbling at the till. If, however, one was talking about 2-3% of children at a local primary school with a student count of 1000 kids,…
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Massage- lymph nodes
hi lovelies, I'm off to Bali in October. After 8 months of treatment, I finished radiotherapy 28/6 and have healed ok. Is it ok to have relaxation massages, I had 3 lymph nodes removed. Fingers crossed I have not developed lymphodema.
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Surgery done and dusted
Just had surgery today and am feeling pretty relaxed...maybe my blood pressure has come down from its screaming heights! Or it just could be those blessed drugs
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Sentinel Node Biopsy
Hi All, today marks 1 week since my sentinel node biopsy and I just removed my steri strips! was it too early? the strip was about 8cm long and had started peeling off so i helped it a little, now I can see the lumpy scare :( Was it too early? should i see a gp and get another put on?
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Very worried waiting for Sentinel node Biopsy
Hi all, I had my surgery (lumpectomy) in August 2. One sentinel node was removed and also 2cm tumour - I was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in July. I have been experiencing never ending anxiety, I cried like a river since I was diagnosed, Im only 34yo with no family history of Breast cancer. My GP prescribed me…
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Travel Insurance
Hi all I am hoping to travel to NZ this year and USA next year I am clear of breast cancer but it has moved to my collar bone starting radiation for that next week. Does anyone know a good travel insurance company that will cover me for existing illness
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30/07/17 Laura @Igray3911's Birthday Today!!!
Sending a huge Happy Birthday Wish to you Laura @Igray3911 for your birthday today. Wishing you love, laughter, fun, happiness, excitement, anticipation and cake. Hope that your day is stupendously awesome. Xx Cath
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Done & dusted
i almost feel guilty for posting this when I see so many of you with complications, fears & difficulties that are making your journey so hard. But there are good news stories & they gave me hope when I first started my journey, so .... after being diagnosed on my birthday in January, I have had surgery (lumpectomy), a…
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31/07/17 Twiggyjumps' Birthday Today!!!
Sending a Huge Happy Birthday Wish to you @Twiggyjumps on your birthday today. Wishing for you love, laughter, excitement, anticipation, indulgence, pure happiness and cake. Hoping your day is sensationally awesome. Xx Cath
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29/07/17 Late Afternoon Happy Birthday Wishes to Fran P!!!!
Sending a huge Happy Birthday Wish to you @FranP on your 64th Birthday today!!! Wishing you love, laughter, happiness, frivolity, excitement, joy and stupendous cake!! Hope your day is magnificent. Xx Cath
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Medical kit while in Bali
hi lovelies, I'm realising that I may need to pack different things for my trip to Bali. What should I include in my medical kit?
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Insurance recommendations?
Considering getting health insurance so I can have more choice for future surgeries. I know there is a 12 month waiting period. Can anyone recommend someone?
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25/07/17 Chanel's Birthday Today!!!
Sending a Huge Happy Birthday Wish to you @Chanel on your birthday today. Wishing you love, laughter, happiness, excitement, anticipation, exuberance, joy and cake. Hoping your day is overflowing with all that is wonderful and good. Xx Cath