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Feeling confused
Hi lovely ladies, It's been a while since I posted on the forum but need to share my current thoughts. Earlier this year I was diagnosed with bone & liver mets. The oncologist advised that I should go on the oral chemo drug called Xeloda. I took the first course in July & ended up in hospital for three weeks with severe…
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It's back.
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letrazole
Hi, I have been on letrazole for 9 mths after being diagnsosed with metastises in my bones. So far it is working well, my tumour markers have gone from 365 to 32. I am wondering about fractures and what other people have experienced, also other side affects. I am getting full on hot flushes again, preceded by that horrible…
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Intro of Pennyrose
Hi, I am a very private person but by way of introduction to this group - I will try to fill you in on where my journey is up to. What a journey ! I had breast cancer in 2009 and had the obligatory lumpectomy, chemo, radiation and 5 years of Hormone blocker drugs - all with their own unique side affects. But I did…
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Feeling greatful
Yesterday I attended my oncologist appointment feeling very anxious as I recently had a bone scan with not very good results. There were quite a few new areas and deterioration of the hip area. This scan was followed up by CT scans of all the organs including the brain. I was convinced that these results would not be good…
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How do i get to new normal?
I was diagnosed with early breast cancer in Sept 2015 and was about to start the chemo radiation path in November when they found bone mets..originally in my ribs, pelvis and upper spine.in the last 8 months it has spread to the rest of ribs, upper femurs and neck. So i finished work end June and am really struggling with…
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Pink66
Hi Ladies. As most of you will now be aware Sharon (Pink66) has had a major stay in hospital and has not been very well. She is now home and stable but I thought it might be our turn to support her. When I was first diagnosed at the beginning of this year, Pink66's posts and blogs helped me through some very dark days, her…
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Do We Need a Special Day for Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness? Thoughts from a turtle in a cape
Why do we need a special day for secondary breast cancer? Don't we have a whole month of 'pink'? Isn't that enough? Thoughts from a turtle in a cape.......... You can see by my profile pic that I am a turtle. I live life and do not just exist through it.As a good little turtle - I may be slow but I never ever stop. It was…
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Pink 66
Hi BCNA staff, I drilled right down into our discussion board to find a post from one of the staff about Pink 66, this was about 8 weeks ago. She was such a vibrant contributor and among others I miss her input into our group. Are you able to give us all an update on how she is doing. I also can no longer find her blogs,…
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Roller coaster ride
Oh no back on the roller coaster ride. I recently had a bone scan after being on Aromison for about 20 months. Up to this point my cancer had stayed stable but now things have changed. Thoes nasty little cancer bugs have been having a great old time going crazy and having a party and not even letting me know. Most areas in…
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Chemo combo
Hi ladies, My mum is currently undergoing chemo combo of Doxorubicin & Cyclophosphamide, and is anyone in remission after being on this combo? Thank you...
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ONC VISIT
Tomorrow is my 2 monthly Oncologist visit & as usual I am beside myself with fear. Had my bloods taken 2.5 weeks ago & worried that my tm's have gone up again. Every little twinge sends me into a panic mode. Dear lord how are we supposed to cope with this ongoing rollercoaster of emotions that will never stop........ The…
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BCNA NEWCASTLE FORUM
Yesterday I attended the BCNA Forum with my husband and had a great day. This is the second forum that I have attended and still I have learnt new things. It is also a good time to meet others who are going through the same or similar situations and chat to them .The staff from BCNA worked very hard to make it a good day.…
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Secondary Breast Cancer Day.
Next Thursday, October 13, is Secondary Breast Cancer Day, To mark the day, Breacan is holding a morning tea, followed by a music therapy session. All welcome to either or both events. Details and registration on their website - breacan.org.au
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Mets to Omentum and bones
Hi everyone, today I was given my Stage IV diagnosis after a biopsy revealed mets to the Omentum and bones. I fluctuate between crying , being angry, being sad and more crying . I hope to be in a better head space in a few days time when I've stopped wallowing in self pity. I was initially diagnosed with ILC in 2009 and…