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Hello - here I am
My name is Anne, I am 51 and yesterday (Fri) I received my diagnosis. Seeing a surgeon next Wed so not too long to wait. I think I have 'early' breast cancer so am hoping and praying that surgery will remove it. I have lots of support from my church, Australian Breastfeeding Association, and friends, but am looking forward…
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after surgery
About to go back to work after having a lump removed. Went into Bra & Things thinking they would have a range of wire free bras. Wrong and how wrong I was. The assistant could only show me a t-shirt bra that could remove the wires. Feeling really emotional and trying not to loose it, I said I will keep it in mind. Where do…
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First Post
I'm not usually a 'joiner' of support groups, but I decided this may be a way of sharing and gaining information without having to attend meetings etc. Also, I'm an internet girl - prefering to mantain contact with friends and family through emails. Just wondering how others cope with (if indeed they suffer from) a…
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looking for sydney doctor for breast reconstruction
Hi Sydney ladies, I have been told that I should have my radiotherapy first then wait a bit(cant remember how long they said)before having reconstruction. I am aware that having radio first, there are certain methods that will be not be able to be used for me. My radiotherapy finishes around Christmas time. I am wondering…
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Prosthesis give away
Does anyone know if and where good external second hand breast prostheses can be donated? So many women have them stored away in cupboards and wardrobes and they MUST be of use to ladies elsewhere? The bras also- Berlei take them through Myer and specialty lingerie shops to send to 3rd world countries, but to send with the…
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first time user
Hi I am in my 2nd year after being diagnosed. I have managed very well by working and talking to a network of family and friends. But this year at 18 mths I am finding that I have days where I am feeling scared and feel that I cannot cope as well. The Family and friends are lost when I try to talk to them and just tell me…
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very new member
Hey Everyone I was diagnosed on the 26th July and had a mastectomy on 4th August. I had 2 tumors in my right breast , and in 2 lymph nodes. I need chemotherapy and radiation which I start next week. I feel like I am in a bubble all alone and no one can see me or hear me yelling for them to wake me up from this nightmare.…
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Hi all
Hope everyone is as well as can be. We have lovely sunshine here today after a couple of days of rain. Everything looks nice and clean again. And the weeds will be soft - not today though. Today I am sad - thought I wouldn't cry but I did LOTS. Our beautiful old German Shepherd dog left us today. He got an extra 8 months…
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Distraught and confused
Recently I as one may expect wished well wishes to someone going through cancer surgey, chemo and radio. Yet my typed words were met with scheptisicm and almost sarcasm by the recipent who I have never ever met in person. I felt immediately disconnected and like I was in a contest for popularity among posters(mostly women…
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ADMIN: spam activity
Hi all, we've had a couple of spam users register in the network the last two days, so I'm just reposting the link to information about dealing with spam. You can find the information here: http://www.bcna.org.au/network/groups/54/blog/4735. Thanks to all of you fabulous folk who've reported this activity. We try to keep a…
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Newbie here, my story so far...
Hi, i joined this site a few weeks back and thought it was about time i posted something. My story so far is, I found a lump and had it checked on the 3rd august, they did a biospy on the 4th aug and the results were that it was an invasive ductal carcinoma and oestrogen receptor positive. An ultrasound & biopsy on the…
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cs
Hello, my name is Cheryl. I am 62. Diagnosed early Aug, 2011. Had Lumpectomy (L breast) on 17/8. No Lymph node involvement which is good, and surgical margin is clear. Unfortunately it is Grade 3. Am recovering pretty well from op, and am now waiting patiently for the next step, which is a visit to Oncologist and Chemo and…
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I'm now a year older!
Guess what? I'm now the ripe old age of 39 and for once I am happy to be a year older and am planning a doozy of a celebration for next year because this year's birthday was a fizzer... After battling side effects from the new drugs - in particular oseophagitis,thrush, severe throat ulcers and minor nose bleeds in addition…
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The Sun is Back - time to enjoy the Sun with the right hats
The Beautiful Sunshine is back, SPRING is coming ... yeah Ladies, it is time to show off your georgous face with a colorful hat. Not the time to be shy, but time to shine. Time to feel the Brightness of your soul and strength. Put on bright red lipstic and checky earings to match that hat you have always wanted. Spend big…
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Hi everyone
We are out of our house now and I miss our computer(locked away in a garage).So have come to the library for a quick bcna"fix".We will be at my daughter's next week on a blow up mattress so can use her pc.Can't move into our new place till mid Sept.but that's ok.I am enjoying the freedom of not working-didn't think I'd get…