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Signs & Symptoms of Secondary Cancer
Nobody 'wants' to get a secondary cancer .... but if you know 'what to look out for' - if it does occur - you should be able to get it diagnosed and treated earlier, hopefully, with a better outcome. If you are experiencing ongoing pain/discomfort or any symptoms mentioned on this website ..... See your GP or Breast Care…
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Patient Request
Can one demand a reconstruction, even if surgeon does not recommend it? Should I get a 2nd opinion or see a plastic surgeon? My time to Decide is running out.
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Terminology ....
Hello! I am between surgery and radiation for Early Stage breast cancer - results clear margins, no lymph node involvement so hopefully no chemo - see medical oncologist Friday. My question relates to how I talk to people. Do I HAVE breast cancer or have I HAD breast cancer? Is it at the end of treatment that I can say HAD…
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Welcome New Members - 7th September 2022
A very warm welcome to our newest members of the past fortnight: @Smooie @Natjess @Kaylia @Itsok @akpvj @Vicki1234 @Periwinkle0118 @Dingo14 @TaurusSun @KBev @Franca_C @maripan @pinkhope @Rowey @Galba2020 @MelMac @Ava_3 You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia’s (BCNA’s) Online Network. This is a forum…
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Newly diagnosed PLCIS
Hello, not thrilled to be here but grateful that this forum exists :) Newly diagnosed with PALCIS (triple negative Pleomorphic Apocrine Lobular Carcinoma in situ) with 'suspicious nodule' identified on MRI - so likely invasive component. Having had low grade DCIS (lumpectomy and 5 years tamoxifen) and removal of a benign…
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Happy Birthday wishes to @cynth6 for 6 September
Wishing you a very happy Birthday dear @Cynth6 <3 I hope that you have a lovely day xx
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No reconstruction after double mast
im looking to hear from women who have had a double and chose No reconstruction. iv had a double, temporary implant ( which are s pest) I was considering DIEP hence the implants...... but not sure if the surgery/ reconstruction is worth the $16,000 and Another BIG surgery and recovery. ( yes the tummy tuck and nice breast…
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Happy Birthday for 5 September to @Mazoz
It’s your birthday today dear @Mazoz I hope that it is everything that you wish for
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Happy birthday for 5 September to @Tasneem
Happy Birthday wishes to you @Tasneem for today I hope that you enjoy a great day
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Happy Birthday for 3 September to @odyssey
Wishing you every happiness for your Birthday today dear @odyssey
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Visa for family
I have been recently diagnosed with invasive carcinoma NST. Do not know the stage yet as more tests are being done. My sister is overseas and she would like to come and help me during this journey. Have applied for her visitors visa. Any tips on how can the process be expedited?
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Happy Birthday for 2 September to @jm13
Happy Birthday to you dear @jm13 Best wishes
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Happy Birthday for 1 September to @Ktre
Happy Birthday to you @Ktre I hope that you have a great day
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August Content Round-Up
Hi members, I hope you have all had a great month! Please find the content round-up below for August. As always, I’d love to hear what topics you want BCNA to explore further! Please send me an email acox@bcna.org.au 😊 Enjoy! Amelia The Beacon: The latest edition of The Beacon launches tomorrow! In this edition two women…
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Patients views
Hello, I hope this question is not too disturbing, if so I apologise in advance. I've read many posts, struggles, hardship, courage, determination, survivors. My thinking is (for me) 1. Accept treatment which will hopefully prolong life, no matter how unpleasant or gruelling or disfiguring and hope all is clear with a…