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D-Day Again
Today is D-Day Again. I wonder how many more D-Day's I'll have. There's been a lot since 30 January. First with the Doctor, the the Surgeon, then the Surgeon again to get all test results (MRI, body scans, blood tests, CT scans - you name it, I've had it) and now today to get results from the surgery. I'm hoping today I…
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Office closed Monday
Hi all, Just to let you know that the BCNA office will be closed on Monday March 12 for the Victorian Labour Day holiday. I'll still be checking in here throughout the day, if you need to contact me by personal message for any reason, but there won't be anyone available to answer phone queries until Tuesday. My Journey…
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Using the network -- leaving comments
Hi all, A few people have asked about leaving comments in the network, so here's a quick tip. Comments You might have noticed that often new comments appear with an indent underneath the comment they relate to, rather than in a long list one under the other. That's because comments in the network are 'threaded', which…
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Help - I'm new
My best friend was just diagnosed with breast cancer and her biopsy is next week. I don't know what to do! Her kids are like my own flesh and blood and I am trying to educate myself but I am feeling sicker and starting to panic with the overload of information.
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Newby
Hi everyone. I'm new here. My name is Jo. I'm 35, live in Melbourne and work at the zoo. I'm separated from my husband and we're getting a divorce this year. I found a lump in my left breast in December, had an ultrasound on the 29th, followed by FNA on the 6th Jan and was diagnosed with early breast cancer on the 10th…
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Tamoxifen and long flights
I have just had a full week of checkups and tests. You girls know the drill - pap test,blood tests galore,hip xray(cos it's been aching for months) and finishing with the oncologist"s visit today. I am soooo relieved that everything came back normal. My oncologist is keeping me on Tamoxifen and doesn't want to see me now…
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Recent BCNA Submissions
Hi all, I’m writing to let you know that BCNA has recently developed two submissions on issues that affect women diagnosed with breast cancer. The first was made to the Victorian Department of Health's review of the Victorian cancer reporting regulations. Amongst other things, these regulations set out the processes for…
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Tasmanian girls...!
Hi girls who live in Tassie.. can you let me know details of any support groups in your area so we can make up a flyer to hand out at events like Agfest, the Deloraine Craft Fair and anything that would attract people who may find this information of interest? We in Launceston have a handout with contact details but we are…
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Fertility related choices booklet
Dear all, I have just received the new Fertility related choices booklet from BCNA and I am liking it! The booklet contains information about cancer treatment, how it can affect fertility, and fertility options to consider. The booklet is clearly written and I like the way it asks women to work through each options pros…
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Annual change of profile information
Hey! Just changed my age from 54 to 55 due to recent birthday. I am always so happy when another year ticks over, none of that mourning youth rubbish for me. I'm just totally rapt to still be here after 12 years on the BC rollercoaster and I always tell me people we should all regard getting older as gift. When I see…
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Isolated and frustrated
Hello everyone, I'm feeeling like I've had a delayed reaction and things are starting to come to the core. Why do I feel the need to be in control of everything?! Operation was last Oct for breast cancer left mastectomy, axillery clearance, AC chemo x 4 just finished, Taxol next for 12 wks followed by radiotheraphy) being…
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hi everyone
my name is melissa and im 27 years old. i was diagnosed with breast cancer in july 2011. have had a masectomy and done chemotherapy. Am currently doing radiation. would love to come to the next lunch get together.
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Finishing Chemo, starting radiation
Well, I never thought it would end, this horrible chemo is finally nearly over! Thursday is my last day, I am also going to have my scans for my radiation before I have my last chemo. It's been tough going, lots of tears, many times I didnt think I would make it, but with help and support from my wonderful family and…
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Help - best dinners to freeze
Hi everyone - it is fantastic to be back in the Pink after having my son, Oscar. Now - I need a little help from my friends! A girlfriend and I were chatting last night about the best meals that will freeze. She was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and has been well supported by family and friends but is COMPLETELY…
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I am Lisa Duffield
Hi, to anyone who is reading this! I've never blogged before, but here goes anyway! My story is not unique, in fact it scares me how many of us there are. We are all equally important and each life matters. This is just my journey..... I've called this blog "I Am Lisa Duffield" in honour of our friend Ronnie, who is…