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Merry Xmas and Happy New Year
Well, 2012 has been a challenge for me and my adorable family. Now, finally finished my treatments of chemo and radiation, and now recovering from having a hysterectomy, I can now have a rest and enjoy the festive season. I wish you all a very Merry Christmas and even terrific New Year. I hope you all enjoy your time with…
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BREAST CANCER SCARS DISAPPEARING
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in August 2011 which crushed me but has made me a stronger person. I have had surgery to remove the cancer in my right breast and also my lymph nodes removed. I started using Forelife Skin TonicCare oil, mainly to improve my skin, and to my delight and amazement the scar has virtually…
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Breast Reconstruction
Hi all, I am scheduled to have diep reconstructive surgery for 14 June (only 10 days away omg). I have been reading a few other posts about it but, you know, there is never a story the same as yours (or so it seems). Sooo, Lonely (my right boob) and I are going in to have a diep job done at St Vincents Private. The surgeon…
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Youngsters? BC at 24yo
Hi everyone, I am 24 and have just finished Uni. I was diagnosed with BC a couple of weeks ago and am recovering from a mastectomy and lymph node clearance. I was looking for any groups or advice from women in their 20s going through a similar thing. I feel as though the issues faced are somewhat different in regards to…
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IBC, WA
Hi to anyone out there in WA who has been diagnosed with Inflammatory Breast Cancer. Would love to chat.
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Moving on.......................
Hello My Pink Sisters, Its been a few days since I got my results and had my bit of a hissy fit and have had time to absorb my news and move forward. I have now had my testing done at the genetic clinic and am waiting for the results. They are rushing these through for me so its not too long a wait. Given some time and a…
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Out of Pocket Expenses
Hello everyone, below is the email that I have sent to the Hon Tanya Plibersek, Minister for Health as my request for an appointment. Hello Tanya I would like to come and meet with you to discuss the 'out of pocket expenses' that people like myself who have been diagnosed with a life threatening illness who as a result of…
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Happy New Year
Hi girls I hope you all have a wonderful Christmas and New Year! I had a quiet one but a lovely one with family - nice NOT to spend it ill or in hospital. I hope you all had a great time. Now that all my treatment is finished and I've settled into my job I find myself more and more involved in my parents care and my…
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Travel Insurance - Covermore no longer offering cover
Hi, Myself and my family are reasonably regular o/s travelers and Covermore have offered cover including BC cover to me on 4 occassions now (in the last 18 months). Since July 2012 they have changed their guidelines and they no longer offer cover for early BC survivors stage 2b and higher. I had 1 x micro met in 1 node and…
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Tasmanian State Breast Cancer Conference March 2013
"The Ongoing Journey" will be held 16 and 17 March 2013 at the Hotel Grand Chancellor. Watch the Beacon- it will be listed in the forthcoming events and a flyer will be included in the December Beacon as well giving full details. A small but passionate team have put together a comprehensive program as well as a Silent Walk…
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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