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Campbelltown Cancer Theraoy
Hi there, anyone in this group from Campbelltown area?
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Second line treatment
Hi Ladies, need some help, what is the second line of treatment after ibrance and letrezol?
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Spinal,radiation
Hi there -seems I have joined the club that none wants to join when we get that diagnosis of breast cancer Initially it was early breast cancer diagnosed by mammogram , then chemo/lumpectomy/radiation and further kadcycla /TDM1chemoFirst post here after being diagnosed this week with bone metastases in L3 and 7th ribs. I…
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Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day
Today BCNA will be putting a shining light on the women and men who live with Metastatic Breast Cancer (MBC) in Australia. BCNA’s State of the Nation report highlighted those diagnosed with MBC can often feel misunderstood within the community and underinformed. However, those diagnosed are living for longer than ever…
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Worrying about Loved Ones.
Counterpart is offering an online workshop on the above topic on Thursday October 14, at 1-2pm. Psychologist Belinda Asti will give a short presentation and facilitate discussion. Further details and registration on the Counterpart website.
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MBC Brain Mets
Hi. I’ve recently been diagnosed with extensive small brain mets, additional to mets in multiple other organs and bones. I’m currently almost half way through whole brain radiotherapy. I’d like to connect with others who are going through, or have experienced, WBRT. I feel a bit isolated in this, as no one in our local MBC…
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New podcast on fatigue
Hi everyone Last night I listened to our latest podcast from Upfront about breast cancer series. I wanted to post in here in case you had missed our promotions. This edition focuses on fatigue and includes Rina, who is living with metastatic breast cancer. I think Rina and the other guests provide some really helpful and…
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Managing metastatic cancer pain.
Counterpart is running a session on the above topic on Tuesday August 17 at 11am. The presenter will be Assoc. Prof. Brian Le, specialist in medical oncology and palliative medicine at Peter Mac and RMH. Further details and registration on the Counterpart website.
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It's @suburbangirl birthday today!
Happy birthday wishes to @suburbangirl I hope that you have a lovely day filled with happy times and lots of cake Best wishes :)
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Happy Birthday to @Trikki for 2 August :o)
Dear @Trikki2 Wishing you a very happy birthday for today <3
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Ascites
Hello I have Metastatic breast cancer (Hert2-)which spread to my liver (amongst other organs!,though the cancer is under control , but due to cancer scarring on my liver I developed Ascites - initially the chemo had it under control but we had to change to Verzio which isn’t helping- the specialist say it’s due a mixture…
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Astra Zeneca vaccine while on Herceptin Perjeta
I just had the Astra Zeneca jab and the dr told me it wouldn’t work as well for me because I’m on immunotherapy (Herceptin Perjeta). I was surprised by this but went ahead anyway. Has anyone else on this been told that? Or that you had to get it at a certain time in the 3 weekly cycle?
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Rising tumour markers, and advice needed regarding breast care nurse
I am now 71/2 months along since my diagnosis, and it's been one hell of a ride. I was started on Ribociclin but it affected my liver so I had to stop that, then I was on Palbociclin which last month showed a positive response to treatment with visibility of the tumours basically undetected. Now my blood tests have shown a…
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Webcast: New and emerging treatments for metastatic breast cancer 23 March 2021
Hi All, BCNA will be hosting a webcast on Tuesday 23 March about new and emerging treatments for metastatic breast cancer with Dr Nick Zdenkowski, Medical Oncologist and Kim Parish, BCNA Consumer Representative. You can find more information on the webcast or register to attend…
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Metastatic breast cancer
Hi everyone I’ve been living with this since 2017 and I’m having treatment which is herceptin and perjeta every three weeks! Lately I’ve developed itchy skin on my arms but no visable rash, I’ve tried so many different creams etc but it hasn’t helped! I’m frustrated to say the least! I use QV wash and moisturiser and my…