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Wishing @Phillipa a very Happy Birthday for 19 August ;o)
Dear @phillippa Wishing you a very Happy Birthday - I hope that you had a lovely day and the celebrations continue <3
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Happy Birthday wishes to @Hils for 19th August !
Dear @Hils Wishing you a very happy Birthday for today - have a lovely day <3
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Happy Birthday wishes to @Sarnicad for 16th August !
Dear @Sarnicad Have a very Happy Birthday today :)
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Happy Birthday wishes to @Eastmum for 17th August !
Dear @Eastmum Wishing you a very Happy Birthday - have a wonderful day <3
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Happy Birthday wishes to @Lmc1310 for today 14th August !
Dear @Lmc1310 Wishing you a very Happy Birthday for today - have a great day <3
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Breast Reconstruction via Public Health System
I have had a bilateral mastectomy back in April and since completed radiation therapy. I wanted to go on the waitlist for a breast reconstruction through the public health system. My GP referral was rejected by the public hospital on the basis that my BMI was too high. Apparently my BMI is 44 but the requirement is a BMI…
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Letrozole, insomnia, CBD oil
Hi everyone, This is my first post. I am struggling with weight gain, insomnia, bloated feeling, low mood and joint pain. my breast surgeon has changed me from tamoxifen then letrozole now I have a script for anatrozole. i have tried cbd oil for insomnia as well as temazapan, melatonin, phenergan. i would love some advice,…
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Happy Birthday wishes to @PixieP and @Miss_K for today 8th August!
Dear @PixieP and @Miss_K Wishing you both a very Happy Birthday - have a great day ! <3
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Australian-made gorgeous post-surgery bras
Queenslander Kat Houghton was so disappointed with the choice of bras post breast cancer surgery, she decided to make her own. Kat worked with a Lingerie and Swimwear Designer who has worked for 20+ years with Triumph, Berlei UK and Marks and Spencer. I ordered two and have been wearing them for a week: buttery soft,…
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If hair is saved after Cold Cap with Paclitaxel, when can hair be treated normally. Ie colouring etc
I've completed 4 EC and 10 Paclitaxel (2 to go). Look like I have kept most of my hair. What advise can anyone give, re treating hair after Cold Cap and Chemo. How long before blow drying? Colouring? How long before hair will thicken up? Has anyone been given this advise, or have personal experience and advice?
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Happy Birthday wishes to @sister for today 7th August!
Dear @Sister Wishing you a very Happy Birthday :) for today
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Recurrence
i read recently (Breast Cancer Trials website) that neither Australia nor New Zealand keep statistics on breast cancer recurrence. Just wondered why. It may be that there are too many variables to be useful, but it seems strange given the degree of research being undertaken generally.
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Size of Implants verses expanders.
Hi BCNA friends, I was wondering if anyone has an idea of how the sizes of expanders swap out for implants? I have been trying to decide whether I need to have one last fill or not. Do implants end up being the same size as the expander after surgery? I have read online where many have said that implants are usually…
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Wishing @Trikki2 and @suburbangirl both a very happy Birthday for today 2nd August!
Birthday wishes to @Trikki2 and @suburbangirl we hope that you both have a happy joyous Birthday <3
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Hair shave! Keep smiling 😀
For anyone dreading when the time comes to losing your hair, I thought it would be good for us all that have been through this emotional moment to try & help others by putting our photos up; yes it’s emotional at the time & tears will flow but we all smile after & our photos prove it! It’s feels empowering! 👍🏻❤️❤️❤️❤️ I…