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OMG what a stroke of luck
Hi Ladies, OMG I got my results back from my surgery in November and I am so pleased I had that surgery. The results showed that I had cysts in both ovaries and in one tube! Now these weren't malignant at all but these things can turn nasty. I wanted to put off this surgery for 6 months as I was so over it all but my onc…
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Amazing support
WOW, this has been amazing, I joined my frist group today and wrote a post asking for advice on chemo... the support has been amazing, I have wonderful support from family and friends but felt that no one really understood how I was feeling and what I am going through. However here I have found everyone understands me and…
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Organising support
Hi all, I've been diagnosed last week (invasive ductal, hormone positive, HER postive) and have three kids and the oldest is five. My mum, who lives overseas (I'm originally from Europe) has offered to come for a few months and help and support our family. In which part of my journey do you think I would need most…
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Legana Amcal Pharmacy
I would like to say to all the ladies who have called in to see me at my workplace how great it has been to see you. I was rapt when the Burnie couple visited, and enjoyed the catch up. Leanne. I also have had about 5 who call in regularly which is fantastic! The support continues. I hadnt seen one lady since the "Journey…
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My First Post
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with DCIS in my right breast just before Christmas. It was a total shock (as i am sure it is to everyone) i have no history of BC in my family. I have my girlfriend from work to thank as she "bullied" me into going for a mammogram in our lunch break - i had never given a thought to having one…
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Working from home?
Hi everyone, I'm looking for ideas on how I can make some money from home whilst undergoing treatment. I finished a contract about 2 weeks after being diagnosed, and it's been quite a blow financially and (?) psychologically, as I hate not being able to contribute to even the basic bills, and even though side effects wise…
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Happy New Year Eveveryone
Hi there My Pink Sisters, I hope that you all enjoyed your Festive season, I was lucky enough to have a couple of weeks leave so have stayed completely away from my computer over the period, sorry for the late seasos greatings. Today its back to work and back to my everyday life. I had my sister come and visit over the…
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Why do we Google?
Hi, I am Kate, I am 32 and have been having bloody discharge from my R nipple for over 12 months. First ultrasound showed nothing but after consistant discharge I went back to my breast Dr. Another ultra-sound and two Mammograms (in the same day) and I have no conclusive answers. This happened today!!! The radiographer…
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Welcome 2014
Hello Pink Ladies, I wish you all a healthy, happy and fantastic New Year. I hope 2014 brings you all what you wish for. We all have, are , or about to embark on our journey with BC, so we need to remember we can beat this. I am about to embark on my second year from diagnosis and I have gone through many bad times,…
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New Year
Wishing everyone a happy and healthy New Year . To those having treatment all my wishes . Let's hope 2014 brings us closer to if not a cure. Stay strong. Deb
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2013 what a year
As they year comes to a close it has been hard not to reflect on the year that has been and the year that will come. Of course I will finish 2013 with a CT scan to see how my mets are behaving. Christmas was spent with family & was very emotional for me, although I did manage to hide this well. Tomorrow night being New…
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New to BCNA, sadly not new to cancer.
Hi all, Just wanted to introduce myself after recently joining the group. I'm fourth generation breast cancer (predominantly Male carriers in my family aside from myself which is 'rare'), a BRCA2 carrier and have now been diagnosed myself with a ductal carcinoma (12mm BRE grade III) and metastatic carcinoma in my sentinel…
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Help finding a Breast Reconstruction/plastic surgeon melbourne
I am searching for a plastic surgeon in Melbourne to have my remaining breast removed and bilateral reconstruction via TRAM or DIEP procedure. Can any one suggest some one for me - public or private consultants OK?
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In limbo
Well, I have now been to see the surgeon twice since my mastectomy on 20/11/2013. He is very happy with my recovery and I am now waiting on letter from hospital with oncology appointment. Have had a few melt downs as I was told after the first visit 0n 3/12 that they would be having multidisciplinary meeting on 5/12 and I…
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merry xmas
Hello and merry christmas to all pink sisters hope you are all having a wonderful day with your loved ones xoxi