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How to find a good medical team? (Brisbane / Gold Coast)
hi all - my partner has just been diagnosed with BC, it's very early days and we don't have a lot of information yet, but are wondering what to do about finding a good Dr (and possibly surgeon if it comes to that). We live in regional SE Qld, and my partner will most likely be seeking treatment in Brisbane or the Gold…
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Newly diagnosed with triple negative.
Hi everyone, Wish I wasn't here but glad I'm not alone. I'm 49yo and diagnosed yesterday with triple negative invasive ductal cancer with lymph node involvement. I had positive biopsies last week but got the full breakdown when I met with my surgeon yesterday. I had all my scans this afternoon and now I wait I guess until…
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Questions for the Doc
What a whirlwind! Recently diagnosed ILC and have an appt today to find out treatment plan. Any recommendations for great questions I should ask the Doc?
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Newly diagnosed triple negative, but not new to cancer
Hello I am 56 years old and recently diagnosed with triple negative. I had breast cancer 13 years ago with a lumpectomy chemo followed by radiotherapy. Total shock to be diagnosed again but a different cancer and same breast. I'm having surgery and reconstruction and chemotherapy again, can't have radiotherapy in same…
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39 years triple-negative early cance,through IVF treatment & start chemo mid-May24
Hi all, I m new recently diagnosis triple-negative early cancer (grade2). Still asking myself why I having cancer because I have good lifestyle, eat healthy food, just move in new house in Dec 2023, My husband and I willing to start house renov but nothing could happen because we need to fight cancer. I had bone scan, MRI…
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Newly diagnosed
Hi all, I was diagnosed straight after Easter and had mastectomy in mid April. Now waiting to have a PET scan to see if it has spread else where, and see medical oncologist to find out about chemo and/or radio therapies. A bit worried about chemo and the side effects. I'm actually more scared/worried about chemo rather…
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Hello and goldilocks mastectomy
Hi all, I was diagnosed with extensive DCIS in my right breast last month, after my first ever mammogram. I’m 47, have 3 daughters (12, 9 and 4) and live in a rural area. 48 hrs after my diagnosis I travelled to Canberra to meet my surgeon who referred me on for an MRI as well as PET and CT scans. I have a small invasive…
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Struggling tonight
I know I'm not alone in this journey but tonight I'm really feeling quite lonely. Just wondering what other people do when they are feeling this way even when they might be surrounded by supportive family and friends. Night-time is always the hardest because I live alone and have little to distract me.
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Waiting, waiting, waiting + frustration
I’m sorry, I’m really making the most of the solidarity here. It’s been almost 3 weeks since my diagnosis (43yr old, Grade 2, ER+ PR+ HER- mixed lobular/ductal) & I’m usually a super patient person, but I’m feeling quite down. I go for my PET scan & MRI tomorrow morning, early. I’m then seeing the surgeon again next week…
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Reconstruction info
I’m new here! I was diagnosed in late November and went ahead with a double mastectomy just before Christmas. An overwhelming experience! There was no option at the time for immediate reconstruction for a few different reasons. I’m 51 years old. i have now been referred to the plastics team at Fiona Stanley and am trying…
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Boob farewell?
I'm booked for surgery in 4 days for a unilateral mastectomy. I feel like I want to say farewell to the boob but am a little lost for ideas. On one hand, I want to say good riddance; on the other, it fed my children, gave partners entertainment and was a great, jiggly part of my life. I realise it's very…
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Newly diagnosed and has spread to bones and liver
I literally found out 2 weeks ago that I have breast cancer. I just got back from an appointment today after all my scans to be told that it’s spread to my liver and bones. I’m absolutely shocked and terrified. I’m HER positive. I’m having a PET scan done to confirm about bones and liver and told surgery is not an option…
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Two different types of breast cancer (TNBC / ER+)
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Confused. Brave face, crumbling inside
Long story short have had a lump over 12 mth. Mammogram found nothing. Us an biopsy and Left breast only, IDC er and pr positive, her negative +1. No special type.cribform subtype. Done pet scan and now Mri is more extensive then they think. Want to do masectomy in 2 and a bit weeks. Told that I can't have any extenders.…
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Newly diagnosed - tough day
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