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Implant Question
Hi Ladies, I'm wondering if I could get some advice please- I am nearly finished my chemo and need to make a decision about surgery. I am eligible for a lumpectomy and was going down that path until recently. I am now thinking of having a skin and nipple saving double mastectomy. I'm 40 and although my doctors are telling…
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Private health insurance
hi everyone, just wanted to get some advice please if anyone can help. I was diagnosed with early breast cancer in 2014, had treatments in 2015, we have private health insurance then and now, we are struggling to pay the private cover now due to hubby being unable to work due to ill health, my questions is if we drop the…
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Pregnancy
I am wondering if anyone has chosen to have a baby after being diagnosed with breast cancer?
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Port?
A few of you have mentioned a port? Im choosing a bilateral mastectomy and recon using my pec mustcle and some other tissue thing and then expanders. (Op 1). Then go back and expander removed and implant put in for op 2. I was hoping for just 1 op but its not possible. I hear people mentioning a port? What is that for and…
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Tumour Marker up!!!!
I had a blood test last Saturday in readiness for my 1st anniversary checks and scans. I got a call back yesterday to visit my GP. I tried to be positive l and hope he just wanted to discuss my vitamin D or calcium levels (yeah, right!) but as soon as I walked into the surgery he said that my tumour marker was up from last…
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26/08/17 Calo's Birthday Today!!!!
Sending a huge Happy Birthday wish to you @Calo on your birthday today. May the Birthday fairy shower you in a downpour of love, laughter, happiness, craziness, excitement, anticipation and cake!! Hoping your day is stupendously awesome!!!!Xx Cath
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Decisions about Surgery
Hi - I'm facing a mastectomy following 6 months of chemo treatment and although treatment is now only weeks from finishing I'm still having trouble deciding on what type of reconstruction to have, if any. It will most likely be a 2 stage reconstruction with expander and implant as my options are limited but I'd love to…
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Scalp Cooling during Chemo?
Hi, I am starting Chemo on Friday and l was asked if l wanted to try Scalp cooling, l had never heard of it. I would love to hear others experiences. How uncomfortable it is? Does it really help with hair loss? How short should your hair be to be able to wear the cap? I have an information session on Tuesday at the…
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Test results :( yet another curve ball
OK got test results from surgery today and am feeling hmmm, well, gutted.Grade 2, 1.6cm in size bigger than we thought it would be and low grade pre-cancer margin around it. Back to surgery Sept 13 as the margin was too close. Chemo was discussed but fortunately i have dodged that bullet. Tamoxifen will be started at some…
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breast cancer test
I found a lump in my breast I'm having a mammogram tomorrow I'm a little scared
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Radiation and when can travel
Hi, I am going through BC treatment. I am due to commence Radiation in Sept and finish in October. Does anyone know (from their own personal view) how long it takes before you are feeling well enough and skin is good enough post Radiation treatment to travel for a short break of a week. I am live in Qld and considering a…
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Surgical induced menopause and hot flushes
Hi All, I had a lumpectomy in March followed by radiation therapy. At 53 I still had fully functioning ovaries with no signs of menopause so I had the choice of medical or surgical induction of menopause. I choose surgical as I'm one of those people who manages to suffer the side effects of all drugs. Since having my…
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Can't Believe It!!!
So, my Solicitor rang this morning, she has spoken with a Breast Surgeon Specialist re my case & he believes because I was in the minority of people this happens to & I had a good prognosis when diagnosed & because my BC Surgeon kept irregular notes as in, one visit she mentions the mass in her notes & other times doesn't…
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14/08/17 Lmc1310's Birthday Today!!!!
Sending a huge Happy Birthday Wish to you @Lmc1310 for your birthday today. Wishing you love, hilarity, happiness, kindness, joy and exuberance!! And the cake. Hope your day is truly awesome. Xx Cath
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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…