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Tissue Expander - Saline Infill pain
Hi All, After a year of treatment I'm finally preparing for breast reconstruction. I had my first saline infill in my tissue expander and oh boy the pain was so intense - probably the worst pain I have felt in a long time! I'm 3 days post and still very uncomfortable and dreading my next one. I don't want to give up or…
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Suggestions to stay well during chemo xx
Hi guys I’m after some tips on how to stay as well as possible during Chemotherapy. I was diagnosed with early breast cancer in October and had a successful lumpectomy in November. Unfortunately one Lymp node was positive ( bugger) so chemo for me as I’m only 47. Thanks for any suggestions xx
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Going flat with pride
When diagnosed with early HER2+ DCIS in August (right breast), my decision was immediate. Bilateral mastectomy for me. No reconstruction. Why? I'm 61 years old, have been married twice and have had another 15 year relationship. I'm not looking for a man and furthermore, I don't care whether a man would find my flat chest…
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Let's talk about the financial impact a breast cancer diagnosis can bring into our lives
I saw a psychologist last year as I was struggling without being able to work in my job as it had physical components that breast cancer diagnosis and 18 months of active treatment wasn't conducive to holding down my job with the reliability that would have been required, and then ending up with worsened osteoarthritis and…
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HUG
One year ago today since my diagnosis, full of emotions. Tears just come randomly throughout the day. So I decided to go out for a picnic to a place I’ve never been and the universe spoke - HUG ! Not just speaking to me but to all of US!
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Support - Psychologist recommendations
Hi everyone, I’m a year post mastectomy and I would like to get some emotional support. Can anyone recommend a wise and caring psychologist in the eastern suburbs of Sydney (I’m in Randwick)? Thanks
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Ex-Med Exercise (Melbournians only)
I did the Ex-Med programme last year in their trial phase. Yesterday I received an email saying they were up and running and open to anyone who's had cancer. We don't have the Encore programme in Victoria, and while we have to pay for this one, I can thoroughly recommend it for post-active treatment strength and fitness…
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Persistent cough
Hi ladies, Sorry I haven't been very active lately I have been flat out with work. Any way, at the end of March I flew to Adelaide to present at a conference and got sinus from the flight, it took a long time to go away and turned into a cold as well. Since then I have had a persistent cough, mostly dry but occasionally…
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Weight & Letrozole
I’m sure this has been discussed many a times...those on letrozole and who look 9 months pregnant...what has worked for you to lose some weight? xx
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8 Years since Diagnosis of TNBC and I am going strong
Letting you know that I am now 8 years post Diagnosis and treatment for TNBC and I am alive and well. It is scary when we are first diagnosed and we often fear the worse. This is to give hope to newbies diagnosed with TNBC there is life after Treatment.
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9 years clear after second triple negative diagnosis.
Hello lovely ladies. I don’t get onto this main forum very often as my time is taken up with the choosing breast reconstruction group. I just wanted to share my good news today after my check up with my breast surgeon today. I am now 9 years clear from a second triple negative diagnosis (10 1/2 from 1st diagnosis.) Such a…
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Tamoxifen and Sertraline/Zoloft
Hi there This is my first post. I was diagnosed in December 2018 with ER positive BC. Had surgery to take out two lumps in left breast and lymph nodes. Lymph nodes clear, I had radio and was put on tamoxifen. I also had my ovaries out later that year. I have not gone back to work yet and am struggling to rebuild and I note…
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Online support for Regional WA.
Hi all, just wanted to share this link for a free online wellbeing and exercise course which starts tomorrow afternoon . It’s run by the Cancer Council for Regional WA. I’ve signed up. Might see you there xxx https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/living-well-with-exercise-and-mindfulness-registration-110067827836
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Remedial Massage with a Portacath
Just wondering if anyone here has any knowledge about having a remedial massage with a portacath. I am very tight across my upper back/shoulders and getting mild headaches. I don't have lymphoedema thank goodness. I am on Herceptin and Letrozole and am not sure if they could be causing the headaches. It has occurred to me…
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BCNA Walking Challenge
I have just come across this Group on the website. Is this still active ? Where is it located ? As an arthritis sufferer I try to do 6,000 steps per day but this cold weather is not helping, though I am trying to keep active. Isolation means I am staying home more than I should ! Any information would be appreciated. Thank…