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Birthday wishes to dear @Justtoomuch
Happy birthday to @Justtoomuch For 9th January best wishes I hope that this year is kind to you <3 <3
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10th January is @tina_m2 birthday
Happy birthday to @tina_m2 wishing you a wonderful celebration
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Caps with 'fake hair' to wear , during/post chemo
On Xmas Day, I was at a restaurant for lunch with friends & one person was wearing the 'middle' cap below - and it looked really cool!! They are available on ebay & Temu etc I am sure there are more 'styles' too. Here's a couple more - would you consider wearing one? take care
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What are your easiest, tastiest meals - quick to prepare when you can't think of anything!!
Hi guys I have a few 'standard' easy meals that I always have the ingredients handy, in case I seriously can't be bothered cooking a 'fancy' meal ....... feel free to add your own 'Favs'! ;) Last night, we had our winter favourite 'comfort food' - Lamb Shanks!! I cheat, and buy the Aldi FROZEN Lamb Shanks (2 for $12…
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5 Years on...
Diagnosed 2018. All clear now. Would like to thank this site for all the informative information and support. I had a mastectomy, chemotherapy and reconstruction. Just wanted to say thank you for everyone's support here. To everyone who's just been diagnosed or struggling, there is help, just reach out. That's what…
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Post mastectomy swelling or seroma?
How did you guys tell the difference between post surgery swelling & seroma? I’m 3 weeks post mastectomy and have swelling well beneath my incision, it kind of looks like my boob is trying to grow back. I saw surgeon last Friday & he said it was potentially some fatty tissue that may have been left behind. My chest also…
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Happy New Year to all Members - hoping 2025 is kind to you
Wishing every one a happy & safe New Year ..... I know that some of us have had a tough year - and I hope that 2025 is kinder to you this coming year xx Take care xx
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Share your views: Artistic tattooing of breast-cancer mastectomy scars
Hi everyone! Following up on my previous post, I’d like to invite you to participate in a PhD research study being conducted by Tina-Maree Newlan of Charles Sturt University on artistic tattooing of breast-cancer mastectomy scars. The study aims to investigate the experiences of women who have had breast cancer mastectomy…
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Christmas Funnies ... put them up here for a laugh!
Hi guys Every now & then, you get a Christmas Card that makes you laugh out loud!! Take a photo of them & whack them up here ........ it can be a stressful time even WITHOUT BC .... I'll kick it off!! You have to look at this one quite closely!!! It 'could' look like a regular 'manger scene'! HAHAHA (Or is it a Weber BBQ…
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Considering removing my ovaries
Good evening all I am considering removing my ovaries, consulted with Dr today and I want to go ahead but I want some time to think about it. I thought about posting here too as you all have been super helpful in the past, thank you. I am on letrazole and zoladex. 1 year of herceptin post chemo. Zoladex is a painful…
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Happy birthday @Kellee
Happy birthday wishes to @Kellee have a lovely day xx
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Birthday
10th January. Also the day they took my right breast. What a day.
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The Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance survey for those with ILC - closes Dec 26th
The Lobular Breast Cancer Alliance is conducting a survey of people living with invasive lobular carcinoma and their experiences with surveillance, meaning the monitoring for a local recurrence or disease progression. While the survey may not benefit you directly, it may be of interest to clinicians and researchers, which…
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Introduction - Erana from BCNA
Hi everyone! My name is Erana, and I am the Consumer Engagement Coordinator at BCNA. I work with our wonderful Consumer Representatives and oversee our Review and Survey Group. In the coming months, you may notice a few posts from me highlighting external research and survey opportunities that you can participate in. These…
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Acupuncture
Hi all, I've read a few of you mentioning acupuncture as a great natural approach to helping with menopausal symptoms and so I was wondering if people could share more with me? If anyone has recommendations for finding one that is trained to help that would be great too. I love Melbourne eastern suburbs if anyone has used…