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In a dilemma
i am not sure what to do. I had a lumpectomy four weeks ago. My cancer was invasive Ductal carcinoma but only 12mm. I was due to start radiotherapy but have been told by my medical oncologist that the type of cancer it was is triple negative and can be genetic so she would refer me for BRCA gene testing. So my dilemma is…
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How long does neuropathy last
My oncologist has recommended that I skip my last three Taxol treatments due to the numbness in my fingers and toes - peripheral neuropathy. Does anyone know how long it might take for the numbness to pass now that chemo has ended? The Taxol has also caused Actinic Keratosis on my hands which the Onc explained as the Taxol…
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Free online webinar on life after treatment ''How do I get back to feeling ‘normal’???
Hi all, The Cancer Council NSW will be hosting a free online webinar on tomorrow evening Thursday, 25 June 2015 from 7pm to 8pm (AEST), that anyone in Australia can participate in. The topic for the webinar is, Life after cancer treatment - 'How do I get back to feeling ‘normal’? The webinar will include a panel session…
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Hair!!!
ok ...thoughts please... Wigs...real hair or not .... I have only had the synthetic type but would love opinions...please
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Muscle & Joint pain from medication used to remove Oestrogen from my body
Hi. I am just wondering if there is anyone out there like me? I have travelled the Breast Cancer journey for over 12 months now having a Mastectomy for Invasive Ductal Carcinoma in March last year. I had one lymph node involved and had Chemotherapy and Radiation. This week I had a full Hysterectomy as risk reduction…
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My Surgery and Warfarin
Hi There Ladies, I'm starting to get a little worried my Surgery is on the 24th ( this Wednesday ) and I have Invasive Ductal Carcinoma and I'm having a Lumpectomy and at least 1-2 Lymph Nodes removed, the thing that scares me is I am on Warfarin for Blood Clots in the lungs, I'm so worried that I could internally bleed as…
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newly diagnosed
Hi my name is anita, I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer stage 1, invasive ductal carcinoma on 21st May 2015. I haven't had my surgery yet I'm having a Lumpectomy and my surgeon also wants to take 1 or more Lymph Nodes depending on my Nuclear Medicine Test prior to surgery on the 24th of June, I'm starting to…
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I'm new here and want to chat to someone
Hi Ladies, I have my surgery on the 24th of this month and I'm hoping for good news when I get the pathology reports back I hope my bc doesn't get upgraded from Early Stages bc Stage 1 to stage 2 or worse, but I have great support in my family and friends but my poor little dog Chicko last friday had 9 tumours removed from…
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reacurrence
Hi this is my first post ,I were first diagnosed with early breast cancer in 2007 at age 39 ,I had a lumpectomy followed by chemo and then radiation I have now been diagnosed again with what was thought to be a 6mm tumour but turned out to be several tumours spanning over 10cm.I had a double mastectomy and trams flap…
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Night before surgery
Hi to all. Well it's the night before my surgery. Tomorrow's the big day. Actually looking forward to getting in and getting it done. Lumpectomy, Sentinal Node Biopsy. Got my bag packed for the overnight stay, had a healthy dinner and now trying to relax watching one of my favorite movies with my daughter. The Cinderella…
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My breast surgeon is retiring....
Today I had my last appointment with my wonderful breast surgeon who has been with me since my initial diagnosis in 2009. He performed a lumpectomy then and then in 2011 when I had my recurrence he again performed surgery and did my mastectomy. Two years later when I had my double reconstruction he was there again to…
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Any advice for a newbie?
Hi everyone, This is still so overwhelming and surreal. I was diagnosed on 28 May 2015 and had a lumpectomy on Tuesday, 2 June 2015. I get my results of the surrounding area of my tumor this Friday and a small victory, my sentinel node tested negative during surgery. The biopsy prior to surgery put my tumor at a grade 2…
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can't sleep due to anxiety with upcoming surgery
Hi my name is Anita, I'm having surgery on the 24th June for Early Stage Breast Cancer Invasive Ductal Carsinoma I suppose it's starting to weigh heavy on my mind now as I'm having trouble sleeping and keep thinking about what I'll look like after my Lumpectomy and how my husband will feel and if he'll still find me…
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New to Get active and keep well
Hi Everbody, I'm new to this group and thought that I'd introduce myself to you all. I live in a little town called Orbost with my .fantastic hubby. I had a mastectomy and auxiliary clearance in February for lobular and ductal cancer. I'm undergoing chemo and am halfway there. I have to travel for access to chemo and…
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Managing anger
I haven't visited this site for quite some time as, to be honest, I don't want to hear any more about cancer. It has consumed my life for the last 12 months and as much as I want it over I know it never will be. i am now five weeks post 2nd stage reconstruction and definitely on the mend but I can't shake off feeling down…