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Newbie
I was diagnosed a few days ago, after a biopsy. I was told they would remove the area around and including the 5mm & 6mm cancers and that I would require radiation and depending on the hormorne receptors etc results after pathology, that I may need chemo or hormone treatment. I am ok with this (well kinda until I read all…
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Newly diagnosed...help???
Hi all, wow, this group is so helpfull with all of your stories and experiences. I found a lump 4 weeks ago in my right breast and after mammagram and ultrasound (and being told throughout all of that my lump looked like a fibroadenoma and I would be quite ok to leave it in), I asked for a biopsy. The results came back…
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Also just diagnosed
Hi all, I'm 32 and diagnosed last week with a stage 3 infiltrating ductal carcinoma with a whole lot of lymphnodes involved. I'm starting chemo on tuesday and I'm absolutely terrified. I think I might be sick just from stressing out and not the chemo itself. I know everyone reacts differently to chemo, but what were your…
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Recently diagnosed
I was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 days ago. And since then it has been a whirl wind of emotions. I have been told it is in the lymph nodes but do not know the stage of cancer and have been going through tests to see if I have secondary cancer. This has been one of the scariest times and boy do you go through all the…
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Just diagnosed
Hi everyone I'm 34 and was diagnosed on 7 January 2013 with Invasive Carcinoma grade 3 (still confused with all the lingo!!) I'm going to be having a mastectomy with tissue expanders then followed with chemo. My dr hasn't given details of what until I'm through surgery. This seems like a very silly question - but I'm…
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Getting My Results
I have woken today just a little anxious, after a couple of weeks where i have mostly successfully managed to push thoughts away I get the results of my genetic testing. I have been very fortunate that they have rushed these through as my treatment is dependant on the results. So today I will have a good idea of which…
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Newbie
Hi :) I joined today because I have only just been diagnosed with breast cancer and feeling very anxious....also because it is my birthday today! That fact just made me cry for most of today. I am fast realising how incredibly overwhelming the information is to take in, and the 'well meaning' support of friends and family…
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Just Diagnosed
Hi All, I've only just been diagnosed with multifocal breast cancer, on 20 December 2012. I've just turned 40 and we have a 5 y/o boy. My biopsies showed that I have four malignant tumours in my left breast and a malignant lymph node. This is stage 2, subject to the CT bone scan which I've not had yet. My younger sister…
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anybody out there?
hey everyone, I actually tried to post something last night but realised I had added to comment to The PErth Women's group. So sorry about that. I thought I would try again. I am 46 have had a recent mastectomy and will start chemo in January. I have a 4 year son and worry about how he is going. I would love to connect…
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Newbie
Hi, I have been diagnosed with DCIS for a couple of weeks now but not sure if I am okay or not. A bit confusing I know. When I was told which was over the phone I just said "ok" dr said "no,it's not ok" I said "yes it is I will be fine" I feel I am not sick enough or not important enough to have people worried about me. I…
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My story
Hi my name is Donna. I am 63 and have just been diagnosed with invasive globular carcinoma with boney mets. I had a DCIS in the right breast in 2004 which proved non invasive post hookwire surgery and in 2008 another DCISin left breast which also proved negative of cancer cells. It has been a terrible shock to find now I…
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New Members
Hi we have had quite a few new members over the past few months. I would just like to say welcome to all of you and please feel free to post in any of the blogs, or a new blog and ask questions too. Hopefully we can help you in some way. Also just to let you all know that there are two support groups on facebook that have…
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New gal on the block!
I have just joined BCNA today even though I was first diagnosed in early September. I was originally diagnosed with DCIS but after the first surgery it was discovered that the BC wasn't actually "in situ" so on 23/11 went back in to have more breast conserving surgery along with a biopsy of the sentinel node. I was given a…
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racha
Hi was diagnosed with breast cancer last month. found the lump on self examination. Had lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy. Met with my oncologist today. Going to start with radiation followed by hormonal therapy. trying to get more info about HT. If anyone has gone through HT can you please share your experience. thanks…
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I have breast cancer
My breast cancer was discovered on the 10th of may 2012, and since then I've cried, I've reached out to friend via face book and the feedback has been overwhelming. But to say those words "I have breast cancer" have to be whispered because I don't want to upset my kids. They are all boys 11, 8 and 6. I need to be brave and…