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BCNA will host a forum in Port Lincoln, SA
We will be heading to Port Lincoln in SA next week to host the Living well beyond breast cancer forum. You will hear from experts on the latest treatment and care for breast cancer, and on ways to improve emotional and physical wellbeing. Chat with others over lunch and find out more about services in your region. * BCNA…
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south east and bayside social group
hello all after the beacon putting our group in the last publication i received a number of phone calls and enquiries. our group is relativly new and trying to find a time and day that suits everyone is proving to be a challenge. As i received so many enquiries i have given it some thought and hand decided that i will try…
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new to this
i have had a full duct clearance with mass removal also a lesion removal awaiting results now lots pain
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Amazing weekend!!
200 men and women attended the Ongoing Journey conference put on by the Tasmanian Breast Cancer Network with gratefully accepted guidance and assistance from BCNA. Maxine, Marita and Daina attended and all who were their have been informed and empowered by what they heard and saw. The mystery party went well and as well as…
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Farewell my friend...
Today, 20/3/2013 at midday, my friend in battle lost hers. Sue Salisbury was an amazing strong woman who fought long and hard. Diagnosed 6 years ago, in remission after two years, and reappeared 18 months ago, around the same time as me. We live in the same town, and became friends as we sat side by side in chemo and made…
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New to blogging, new to breast cancer
Hi, I'm Leanne 44 yrs and was diagnosed with breast cancer on March 1. Had my lumpectomy on March 7. Within the next 5 weeks I will commence Chemo & Herceptin treatment. To say it's been a whirlwind is an understatement. I'm wondering if there is anyone that would like to share their experience with me if similar to the…
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My First Blog!
I am new to the BCNA blog. I was diagnosed at the age of 28 with grade 3, ER and PR negative, HER 2 positive and 2 positive internal mamory nodes involved. I have just completed my 6 months of chemo and now have 9 months of herceptin treatment to go. I am finding this a very daunting time in my life as having now completed…
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Birthday Date?
Hi Girls, This is the first time I have written anything so here goes. When do you say when your birthday date is for being cancer free? I was diagnosed with breast cancer last March 2012. Had an op to remove 2 lumps and lymph nodes in early April 2012 followed by chemo and radiation. Finished before xmas. I hope I havent…
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Radiation
Just started radiation today. I really don't want to do it and was wondering if anyone else felt the same when they started. I just want to quit. I'm scared that it will leave me with lymphodema as the radiation goes all the way up to my neck targeting nodes in my neck and chest. Any one else felt like this?
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three admissions
Hi ladies, Just after some advice please. I had left Mastectomy and axillary clearance for breast cancer two years ago. I had the chemo and now on Arimadex. I was really well up until Jan this year. I was taken by ambulance and admitted local hospital, with pneumonia. IV antis etc then readmission with two weeks, still…
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New member
Just wondering how I can write a personal blog, yet let it be visible only to people I allow?
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Finding love again
Hello everyone, Was wondering if anyone has found it difficult to start a new relationship since breast cancer. I'm trying not to over think it but it scares me to think it could be a possibility. I think it's got to me a bit following an innocent comment from a friend that now I have no breast and experienced cancer this…
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Pre cancerous cells (DCIS)
This is my first post but I'm really hoping that not only will will it be therapeutic for me but help other women too. I was diagnosed with pre cancerous cells in my right breast in Nov last year. The cells were picked up in a routine check up with my breast surgeon. I have a very strong family history of breast cancer so…
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Community Forum in Sale
If you're attending the above forum please read on:- Volunteers needed for a varirty of tasks including: * General setup, * Registration table, * Merchandise table, * Ushering - ensuring people don't sit at the back and leave big gabs in seating, * Handling the roving microphones during the question and answer sessions, *…
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I will never be a "victim"
I personally, as we all do have my own views and opinions. I also have many years in my past where I felt like life was unfair, too hard, and asked myself "Not again, why me?" I took many years to change that learned behaviour and attitude. I give myself permission to feel sorry for myself, have a cry, and get angry,…
