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Just diagnosed
Today is Friday 3 August 2012. At 5.15pm I received news my breast biopsy has been diagnosed as cancer. Can't see my GP until Monday. Feeling isolated.
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Newbie
Hello everyone :)I'm new to this blogging thing so I hope I get it right.I'm starting 5 weeks of radiotheraphy on Tues,hope it won't be as bad as chemo was. I'm looking for some new friends,to share this roller coaster ride that is our life at the moment :)
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New diagnosis
Hello, I have just been diagnoses with breast cancer. It is still like a dream, where I am in it but not taking part. This is my own worst nightmare, as I am a trained oncology nurse myself. I found a lump in my armpit a while ago. I had a very bad tooth infection when the limp showed, so everyone was thinking that was…
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I have just been diagnosed
Hello everyone! am new to this site.... and new to this blogging... I am 41 years old with a new granddaughter due any day now! Think i may be in some denial that all of this is happening and really dont know what i am in for... found this site helpful as i spent all night on google finding out what a biopsy is, different…
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Starting Treatment
Hi All, I am about to start Radiation Therapy on Monday 18/6/12 at Macquarie University Hospital, with Professor John Boyages. I will be staying at the Robert Menzies College. I was wondering if anyone has stayed there? things to do in the area? hints to make my stay enjoyable? I am having the relatively new 3 week…
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Advice for the newly diagnosed
Hi all, Just going through the current posts, and 1 recurring theme pops out at me for all the people out there that have just been diagnosed. I also remember how I felt, and as a cancer nurse AND cancer patient i thought I might post some tips. For all the other "old hats" Feel free to add anything :) 1) take a deep…
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Newbie - My Story
I found a lump (unusually my lump/ cancer was under my nipple at the 6 o'clock position) in October (after my very light 6yr old (wears size 2-4 clothes) neice jumped on my breast while I was lying down, leaving me in AGONY) and then checking my breast and finding a SMALL lump, maybe about the size of a pea, and noticing a…
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Lotus17
Hi this is my first BYO at blogging. I was diagnosed with BC while in Geelong for the birth of my grandchild. He arrived 14 April and I was diagnosed 24 April. It should have been the most exciting time of my life, instead i couldn't wait to get back home to Brisbane. Things have moved really quickly since arriving home. I…
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Operation Fears
Hi, I am new to this site,I was diagonoised in Feb this year with Inflammatory breast cancer. Big shock, so lucky to have lots of support although sometimes I still feel so alone in this. I have had three rounds of chemo. Am booked in to have mascetomy 1st May. Starting to freak pout a little as the time gets closer. Going…
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Just joined the group
I just joined the group. Not sure if I actually qualify or not, not sure if I am classed as a "Young Woman" affected by breast cancer or not. I was diagnosed last December 22/12/11, at the age of 40 yrs old and just turned 41 yrs old (10 days ago). If I am in the wrong goup, then PLEASE let me know and I will join another.…
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Newbie
Hi girls, I am new to this website and although I am still waiting for my biopsy to come back I have been told to prepare as I will be seeing a surgeon on Friday. I am only 37 with three small children (7, 4 and 1) I am beside myself with worry. Any help and support would be greatly appreciated. Joanne
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My story
Hi Everyone Well this is all very new to me, the blog thing I mean not just the breast cancer. I guess sometimes I feel that I want to ramble on and I don't want to impose on my family or friends. Yes sometimes I just want to feel woe is me but I guess this is very normal - must stay positive. I go in on Monday for my op…
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The first few days have been surreal
After being diagnosed with cancer in my right breast, I have watched my Family and friends at times just not cope with the news. I am surprisingly upbeat, have faith and confidence in my Surgeons, have a beautiful daughter, supportive loving partner, lovely Family, colleagues, friends... really can't want for much in my…
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Two days to go...
Two days to go until I see the surgeon - has to have been the longest Easter break ever. Trying to prepare lists for my husband, learn about surgery types, calm the family and be strong for everyone else. It's so hard sometimes. Do you have bilateral at once, or one at a time? Do chest expanders make it worse or the same?…
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First blog
I discovered a lump in my breast in the shower a week ago and was sent for a mammogram and USS on Monday. Previous scans 18 months ago had been clear, but this time a large mass was discovered, very fast-growing. A core biopsy on Tuesday morning showed a high grade malignancy tumour, suspicious for lymph invasion. I see my…