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Renees Story
Hi everyone my name is Renee, 3 years ago l found out l had Triple Negative Breast Cancer, Stage 4, 5 cm lump. l had 30 nodes removed, All were clear. l had my right breast fully removed. The doctors wanted me to do chemo, But l decided not too. its been 3 years now. And everything is looking good.
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Hair today, gone tomorrow
Well, I took the final step today (despite the title) and had all my hair cut all off with clippers - less than a number 1. It was all starting to fall out exactly on schedule at day 14 and I didn't want to be patchy. My beautiful hair dresser removed it all for me and then trimmed my wig (see my provile pic). A lovely…
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Biopsy results are back
On the 02.01.2013 my GP finally rang me to tell me, that there was no cancer found in my sentinel node biopsy. I could have laughed, danced and cried! I actually cried. I realised then what a weight was taken from my shoulders. Although I was quite positive there was always a doubt lingering in the back of my mind. I will…
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happy new year!
Hi, Ive recently moved to Warburton and wonder if anyone else is near the Upper Yarra? Happy new year and best wishes for health and happiness this year, Wendy
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Comfirmation
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My first blog ever
Hello all, Last Thursday I had a lumpectomy RB, low risk breast cancer. Hoping to receive results of the sentinel node biopsy tomorrow. I am pretty optimistic, but of course, you'll never know. It is all a pretty turbulent time. So much to digest. But what a wonderful help the BCNA is. When I was diagnosed a few weeks ago…
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Remission versus Survivorship
Just wanted to get a feel from you all about the above words. I was stopped in the street the other day by a lady I hadn't seen for a few years. She remarked that I had achieved a lot during this time of my remission. REMISSION?? I thought " there is that 20th century negative word"- we don't hear it., we only seem to hear…
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Webinar: when cancer changes your financial plans
Hi everyone, just wanted to let you know that the online webinar for women with advanced cancers was a great success, and the video is now available. Here's the details for anyone who missed it: Online webinar: When cancer changes your financial plans The two videos, below are two parts of an online webinar that was…
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Ms Leonie Havnen
Recently attended BCNA forum in Sydney which was an extraordinary learning curve ball for me. Guest speakers were excellent, however some presentations were far too clinical that many women in the audience just switched off. Presenters need to remind themselves to adjust their presentation for the audience! One discussion…
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Preparation and Fear
So the waiting game and the reading of information of what those before you have experienced. I have my hair today, and I am still eating and drinking, and havent started the Chemo yet. Today I see the Oncologist for the 2nd time, and then next week one more appointment with my Endocrine Surgeon. How do you manage to not…
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Lobbying Politicians - Safety Net
I have sent emails to Hon Tanya Plibersek, Hon John Murphey, Hon Jillian Skinner (NSW), Hon Tony Abbott, Hon Peter Dutton and Senator Lee Rhiannon - Greens. Senator Lee Rhiannon has responded and has agreed to meet with me to discuss the 'out of pocket expenses' that Cancer patients young and old have to pay for their life…
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Hello
Hi to everyone My name is natalie and this is the first time on here. Im now 40 years old with 3 children and was diagnosed in august 2010 with secondary in the lungs. My main concern is that im not going to see my children grow up and have children of their own. My children have been told from the start what is happening…
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memyselfI
I have just read this most encouraging news item on th BCNA website. Personally I have prayed for many friends who have had cancer, often with very wonderful results. Wednesday, 27 October 2010 Prayer may improve wellbeing A recent clinical trial undertaken at the Royal Adelaide Hospital has found that praying for a person…
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UNREAL
Hi all, been flat as a tack of late, mini field was wonderful , then had my girlfriend of 30+ years with ovarian cancer on the phone in tears her cancer markers are up higher then when she was diagnosed has had taxole chemo didnt work so they are trying another but she had ct's today to see if it has spread and if it is…
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Out of Pocket Expenses to be reimbursed by Health Insurer!
Hi there, just a quick update, just received a phone call from my health insurer and they have decided to reimburse me my out of pocket expenses for one of my major surgeries!!! This is fantastic news, so any of you out there who have also been out of pocket, I would love to hear from you so that I can take our concerns to…