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Intro
Hi, thought I'd introduce myself. I'm 47 and somewhat surprised that on this site I am considered young. :) One nice thing to come out of my diagnosis! Invasive low grade carcinoma, both sides. Looks like stage 1 so far. Scheduled for partial mastectomies and sentinal node biopsies on the 13th of May. Unfortunately and MRI…
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New
Hi my name is Fiona and I have just been told I have breast cancer. I am 36 years old and have two children aged 3 and a half and nearly 9 year old. I found out i had DCIS and was told that i would be having a lumpectomy but then my doctor re looked at my mammogram picture and went to a board meeting. I went back to see…
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Portal
For the first time, I had my overnight bag packed 2 nights ago, assuming it could be a trip to hospital. My Portal seemed to have moved and was causing a fair bit of discomfort. I put my hand on it and it felt like it was kinda sticking out a bit. I had done some stretches earlier, but nothing unusual. However, I took it…
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Can I colour my hair!!!
Am after some feedback on when I can put a permanent colour in my hair. Finished my last chemo early December and now have a great head of short curly hair but is a lot greyer than it was before. Work mates and friends say it looks good but reality sets in from teenage daughters when they tell you its about time you colour…
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Hello
Hi Daina, I'm so glad you have started this group in South East QLD, I'm Tracey, I have just finished Chemo in February, still having Herceptin and just started Femara. I had a mastectomy and immediate reconstruction at the end of September last year. This is my 2nd breast cancer diagnosis I had breast cancer 14 years ago…
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Just diagnosed
Hi Perth group, I've just joined - I'm having a mastectomy on Friday 26th April after only finding out about the breast cancer last week. I feel quite alone and wondering if there is a a group or a person living in the Rockingham area?
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Introduction
Hello Daina Thank you for your invitation to join your group. I was diagnosed in November 2012 (aged 49) and had a total right mastectomy in December. I have been reading lots of blogs but didnt feel ready to join befor now. I added a couple of my writings the other day not thinking that anyone that would read it let alone…
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2nd Diagnosis
I was diagnosised in 2006 with breast cancer - right breast - removal of the cancer and radiotherapy only I have just had my yearly mammogram and ultrasound. I now have to have a biopsy on my left breast in the next couple of weeks (earliest appointment) A bit of a concern. Has anyone else had a similar experience with a…
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Using the network -- connecting with others
Welcome to everyone who has joined in the last week or so, we now have 1174 members. So, today's tip is to help you find others you might have similar interests with: Connecting with others in the network One of the good things about connecting to others (besides the fact you'll have more people to talk to! ;) , is that…
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Newbee
Hi ladies. This is my first post. I hv read quite a few posts and it is very helpful to hear how others are going with the same diagnosis. I was diagnosed in Jan 12. Had a lumpectomy in Feb. 1 sentinel node (clear). Path report came back Triple neg - grade 3. So am having chemo then bilateral mastectomy & reconstruction. I…
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2013
So far this year has been anything but a good one... made a resolution to loose weight and stop smoking ... was quite happy to do those two the usual way... hard work and determination... Then in the first week of January my dear friend and my oesteopath for 30 years dies at 54yro... i was totally shocked and saddened ..…
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Finding a friend for my mum
I would love to find some support/friend for my mother who has had breast cancer twice. She is 73 and lives in Toowoomba, QLD, and I think it would do her the world of good to open up to somebody about her experiences. It would also help if that person was German, as she is a native German and while her English is very…
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bcsurvivor
Hi All, I'm a newbie here. I am looking to meet others who understand the breast cancer rollercoaster ride. I'm 47, mother of two. I have had triple negative breast cancer about to undergo surgery and chemo for second time round. Have had chemo and radiation the first time. Any support or advice would be much appreciated.…
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firs time
I am 35 yrs old when i was diagnosed with this disease Oct. last year.i had 3 surgery before we deside for a double mastectomy a week ago.still hard but im getting there. The hard thing is i am away from my family,but im lucky i have a supportive husband and friend who are always there from the first day untill now.first…
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Face book
I would just like to make a comment on face book groups. Yes facebook groups can be a great support, especially for you gen Y's and younger. However this organisation is phenominal and have not only women who are living with a cancer diagnosis to support you, but a huge network of proffesional staff that work tirelessly to…