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Today's feelings in poetry
Lucky So lucky, people say. That they caught it when they did That it hasn’t spread That they got it all That I have insurance So, so lucky. That my friend told me about her cancer That I finally moved my arse and Went and had that mammogram That I live in the lucky country So lucky That my prognosis is good That my job…
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What pets do you have?
I am interested what pets every one has. I have two old Standard Schnauzers (one of which knew I had breast cancer but I fobbed his sniffing off as being a sticky beak at the time), a rosella called Arnie because he will rip your fingers off like Arnold Schwartzeneggar as quick as you like and he is the boss of us. I also…
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Channel 9 News Tonight - how Mammograms are helping identify heart disease!
I’ve just seen an advert for Channel 9 News tonight - showing how Mammograms are helping to identify Heart Disease! Sounds interesting!! It could be worth watching ….. https://baker.edu.au/research/clinical-trials/mammogram-heart
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Baring all
News story about showing off the scars doesn’t consider the trauma of seeing this. There’s a lot of discussion about bringing breast cancer to the attention of the public. With one in seven women likely to experience this disease I’d think it was already noticed, without having women undress to show scars. Also some of us…
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BYO Cold Cap?
Hi all, I have just found out that my hospital (Monash) doesn’t offer the cold cap for chemo. The breast care nurse I spoke to was very disparaging of them, saying there was no evidence they worked, which surprises me as they seem relatively common in better hospitals. She said the only option was to BYO frozen caps in an…
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More on the Elle saga
Major debunking of one of Elle McPherson’s ‘medical advisors’ on the 7.30 Report tonight. Emphasises the importance of knowing real qualifications rather than the hype. Or the vibe!
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More information about Elle MacPherson's breast cancer treatment
For anyone who wants to know more about why Elle may have decided not to have chemotherapy. https://theconversation.com/elle-macphersons-breast-cancer-when-the-media-reports-on-celebrity-cancer-are-we-really-getting-the-whole-story-238231
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Happy birthday to you @iserbrown
To dear @iserbrownwishing you the happiest of birthdays and many happy more I hope that the day is filled with joy xox
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Letrozole
Hi, I've had my surgery, finished my radiation and now just started hormone therapy. What are people's experience with Letrozole? I've been nervous about starting hormone therapy because of all the side effects. I have depression and anxiety so a bit concerned the effect the tablets may have on that.
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Tram flap + heart valve replacement
Hi. I am almost 8 yrs post double mastectomy+tram flap op. ( Best decision ever! So happy with results). But now I have a faulty aortic heart valve( not related to BC). Just wondering if anyone has had open heart surgery since a tram flap? What are the extra risks to our reconstruction? I am hoping the doc says I can use…
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Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Tues Oct 15th - Zoom Webinar in Qld
The first Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Oct. 15th is coming up this Tuesday! With more than 20 events in 10 countries, this inaugural awareness day is set to have tremendous impact in the US and around the world. From live events, educational webinars, lunch and learn sessions, mini-conferences and more! Be…
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Masectomy
Hi I've had a recent occurrence of DCIS and have decided to have a double mastectomy.Im seeing a surgeon in a couple of weeks to see if he will perform this surgery. I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on what to expect and about augmentation. Thanks Chance
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Request for Assistance, Berwick area
Can anyone please tell me if there are any support groups around the Berwick area ? If not, are there any members living that direction who can help. Please just send me a private message if you would prefer. Thanks.
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Pain 5 years post lumpectomy
Hi All Has / is anyone experiencing sharp bad pain through breast that had the lumpectomy ? I am 5 years post op and over the past 12-18 months every now and then out of the blue depending on how I turn or bend etc get the most awful pain. It goes away quickly but I have to grab my breast to assist the easing of it. Have…
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Chemo whilst travelling
We are about to start chemotherapy soon but am also wanting to travel around the east coast as much as possible during the next 6 months Has anyone had their chemo administered in different locations/states? Is this even practical?