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Very new member
Hi there. Very new to all of this.....diagnosed 31/5/11 DCIS & invasive, right skin sparing mastectomy on 21/6/11 with silicone implants. Unfotunately missed the surgeon before he went away for two weeks so am still awaiting appt with oncologist to see what comes next. I am frustrated with the waiting ..... & while I know…
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yahooooooo
well saw my onc today, and she said my platelettes may never get higher on 100 at moment. said i have thrombocytopenia now. the elevated enzymes in my liver are not the ones for 2ndry cancer but i am having another blood test done in 3 weeks. she said (Onc) that it more than likely is the bacterial lung infection and until…
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Lymphoedema garments – anyone received a subsidy?
Hi all, We know that for those living with lymphoedema, purchasing compression garments can be a costly exercise (not to mention that most people need replacements every 6 months!). BCNA’s Policy Team is putting together a fact sheet for women living with lymphoedema, which will list all the state and territory subsidy…
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hi to everyone
i havent been on here for a couple of days, but have noticed a few new people, so would like to say to you all, welcome to the club nobody wants to be a member of, and although thats the case, we are so lucky to have this site, where we can all come and be happy, sad,or just find out information from people who have…
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Admin: Group facilitator needed
Hi to all of you who've joined the Young Women Affected by Breast Cancer group. :) As many of you will remember, this group was formed by Candice in the leadup to the Young Women's conference last year. As the group has grown in membership we feel it would be much more appropriate for one of you to take on the facilitation…
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a nuisance....
Isn't it interesting how the mind works. After being diagnosed with a PT and being at first found to be malignant then after being reviewed, was then catorgarised as intermediate...or borderline. I was told how luck I was. So why don't I feel lucky? Since having 2 ops close together last September, one for a lumpectomy,…
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congratulations to Annie
All of us are wrapped for Annie having completed her chemo and radiation. she still has a ways to go and her body needs time to recover, but Annie you did it girl. whooooo hoooooo. we will have to celebrate . once you are feeling better. Fran and all your Can Care friends
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hooray for Annie2
Heard from my friend Annie 2 today has completed her chemo and radiotherapy just on herceptin she is a bit confused like us all when we finished it is soooo dawnting . but Congrats Annie you have come a long way. xx she still has massive burns to recover from but ,she has shown such courage and strength . it is unreal what…
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Cochrane Symposium
Hi ladies, How have you all been? It's been a bit quiet round these parts, but I'd really love to hear what you've all been up to. As for me, I went along to the Cochrane Symposium last Friday. It was a great opportunity to learn more about what the Cochrane Collaboration are involved in, and meet lots of great people who…
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Pathology results received....
Hi All, Thanks once again for your amazing love and support via this fantastic BCNA website :) The waiting game is over as I received my pathology results yesterday. Not the outcome I was hoping but I need to try and remain positive. After having a mastectomy (right breast) and 4 lymph nodes taken it was revealed that my…
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My Pink Ribbon Journey
I have been writing a blog since my diagnosis in September 2010. You can link to it here: My Blog - Pink Ribbon Journey You can also follow me on twitter: Tweet me
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Chemo Style's google collection of "The Scar Project"
Chemo Style's google collection of "The Scar Project" Fashion Statement http://files.coloribus.com/files/adsarchive/part_485/4857855/file/fashion-magazine-mastectomy-small-19659.jpg Living with Joy: (Not Sentenced 2Live!!) ==> click here to see the pic ref:…
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remembering when my doctor diagnosed me :(
Is it strange to keep remembering the moment when you are diagnosed??? I do EVERY SINGLE DAY and it makes me sad and brings me to tears... I still think that it was yesterday that he sat me down and looked at me with his sad eyes. "joanne, it's not good news. Its cancer..." I remember my brain instantly shutting off and he…
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Jenny Wrenn
I think I have finally worked out how to get some comment on to this site - not being up-to-date with Facebook, Twitter etc I have been all at sea. I was diagnosed with early breast cancer mid-May, have had a lumpectomy and removal of 2 lymph nodes which returned positive with the tumour being hormone receptive. Have had…
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Eyebrows shapes, dare to try something different?
Firstly, just want to remind you that "You are still beautiful" so what ... you may be bold and hairless - Bold is Beautiful. Look at all the new born babies!! I was reading Better Homes and Gardens, Aug 2011, the beauty section is featuring eyebrow "Get your brows shipshape and you'll lift your whole look - no Botox…