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Newbie
Hi Ladies, My name is Wendy and I am just recently diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. So this is all very new to me. I seem to be handling the news well, which is surprising everyone around me. I am in preparation mode and like 'lets get on with what needs to be done'. Maybe I will fall into a heap later on. I spoke…
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1st time here
First experience with breast cancer - one of the few that don't run in our family! But not my first experience with cancer. I had a brain tumour removed in 2002. That was at least benign - but it didn't mean it got forgotten about either. Got to the 10 year mark and MRI showed possible recurrence. Now looking like it was…
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Introducing me
Hi ladies, I've was diagnosed with early breast cancer on 5th November, and I'm still reeling with the shock. I guess we all feel that it couldn't happen to us and when it does, it's so hard to accept. Since then I've felt like I'm having a very long nightmare and I'm still waiting to wake up. I've gone through all the…
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Hi Guys
Just a quick intro about me. I have only just been diagnosed with breast cancer. I found out on the 31st of July 2013 at 31 years of age. Last week I had a lumpectomy and tomorrow I find out what I'm looking at. I would love any advice anyone could give me on how to help young children cope with this life changing event. I…
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Pre surgery hello
Hello sisters, I have joined the club. I'm 48, single mum of three, one at uni, VCE and 14yr old at home. Ex around the corner has them for a couple of nights this week so I can study. Very lucky to have him close by. I'm supposed to be swotting up for three psychology exams this week, but I keep popping in and checking…
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Newbie
Hi Everyone Well found out on the 17th Oct i have breast cancer!! I still waiting for specialist appointment on the 7th Nov to find out more information. Would like to hear from anyone who just wants to chat or has some advice. Regards Kaye
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New Diagnosis
Hi I am Mandy and I was given the diagnosis of Breast Cancer yesterday afternoon. I am 44 and have two children 17 and 13. The lump was found on routine mammogram and confirmed as Invasive Ductal Carcinoma on biopsy. It is 14mm in size and initial ultrasound suggests localised. I am petrified of what is coming. I am…
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New member
I was diagnosed with breast cancer 12NOV. I am new to this subject.
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Lumps & Bumps
Lumps & Bumps, It's a horrifying shock when you first discover one in your own body. You never in your life think seriously that you would become a victim to this word "cancer" that is so commonly talked about and is a curing right here in our own backyards. They say in 10 years there will be an increase of 15% of people…
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Newly diagnosed
I just want to express how extremely diss appointed I am with the Gold Coast HOspital. I was diagnosed last week with a recommendation I have surgery within 4 weeks. My GP phoned the hospital was was told what to do in order for a speedy process if my urgent referral . two days later I phoned the bookings and referral…
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Newly diagnosed
Hi, I found out yesterday i have early stage breast cancer and i have been referred to Gold Coast Hospital. I was told by my doctor that the public system is very good and as my referral is urgent i should be seen asap. I phoned the hospital today who advised they are taking at least a week to process the referrals and it…
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Newbie
Got my TNBC result yesterday and joined this group today. Had a partial L breast masectomy and sentinel node biopsy (2 nodes removed) on 22/8 as had 9mm tumour (Grade 3)..Op results show clear margins and nodes. Still on leave from work but will be returning shortly. Meeting with oncologist shortly to discuss chemo so…
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Ist Timer
Hi all, Very new to this unfortunatley I have been diagnosed with secondary BC without any preliminaries with early BC. I have bone mets which i thought was musco sleletal issues from a fall off a horse, I am 47 with an 8 year old girl and terrified. I have started hormone therapy to starve my cancer and doctor says this…
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New to the group
I'm new to this group. Really would like to meet someone in the Mackay area.
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Tattoo
HI Ladies, well today I went and did something special just for me. I am now the proud owner of a pink ribbon tattoo in my left wrist. Yesterday I was off having blood tests done (as you do) and I suddenly thought, I hate having needles what the heck am I thinking getting a tattoo, thats lots of needles! Anyway I was brave…