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An unwanted "gift" for my 40th birthday
Hi everyone, In the middle of January, I felt a lump in my breast and went through the usual tests - mammogram and ultrasound, and then biopsies of both breasts. At the end of February, roughly two weeks before my 40th birthday, my doctor called me to come in straightaway and told me that I have DCIS in the right breast. I…
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Newly Diagnosed - Radiation Side Effects?
Moderator moved @WhiteLight discussion from activity section to 'Newly Diagnosed'
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Support with coping
I've just been diagnosed with invasive breast cancer NST, I haven't been told what stage or what kind yet. I'm 27 and this has come as a major shock to my family and I. I'm struggling with how to cope, major low feelings and significant worries about what the future brings, especially given my age. I'm hoping to be…
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The “journey” begins.
I was diagnosed with grade 2 IDC ER & PR + Her2- on 19/12. I am 50 years old, married with three teenagers at home, two homeschoolers, one working. I work as a nurse for NDIS. Getting the diagnosis just before Christmas was horrific. So far this has been my plan. Diagnosed 19/12 Follow up call from GP on 21/12 to see how I…
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Her2 positive - post chemo and surgery
Hello again I'm post chemo and surgery. Chemo did its work and shrunk the tumors (it was early stage) Small amount of tissue removed in lumpectomy for testing. Received complete pathological result, no cancer left and no spread to lymph nodes. Radiation will either be 15-25 sessions. Meant to start next week, Delayed due…
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Chemotherapy and auto-immune conditions
Hi, I’m hoping this forum will generate some information and experience about the effects of chemotherapy on someone living with an auto-immune condition. I’m 67 and have had alopecia for many years. Following my breast cancer diagnosis in January, I’ve had a mastectomy and am now considering treatment. The recommended…
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Another sister reporting for duty
Hi all I’m Linda, a 54 yo from the Barossa Valley in SA, a wife, mother to 5 humans and 1 furkid, a lover of all things Disney & Robbie Williams and living with a fairly new diagnosis of DCIS. Historically, I’ve had 3 lumpectomies previously between 2003-2015 and been having regular mammograms since. In late January 2024 I…
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Going public - will I have any choices
Hi all - I received a call last week telling me that my biopsies show cancer in one of my breasts. It's not a total surprise as there is a very strong family history of it - I always felt like a ticking time bomb. Regardless, I feel like a bit of a zombie at the moment, the situation is consuming me. The shock of it and…
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DCIS - wait times
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DCIS - Flat, Flap or Implant??
I didn’t see it coming // Last year I had a leaking nipple, I was waking with dried patches on my pyjamas. I was annoyed and wanted the leaking to stop. I went to the GP, had an ultrasound and they saw a small blockage in my duct. I was sent to the surgeon, who said it’s most likely a papiloma, let’s remove the duct and…
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LGBTIQ community and groups in the inner north, Melbourne
Hi, I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer and am about to start my treatment plan. I'd like to connect with members of the LGBTIQ community as well as any groups in the inner north of Melbourne. It's pretty wild seeing so many posts in here. Wow!
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Support group
Hi. I’ve just been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer its all very new. I’m looking for a group around Avalon Beach 2106
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Exercise
Hi all. I was diagnosed with an invasive carcinoma in my right breast on 18th Jan and had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal last Monday. I go back for my results and get the dressing off tomorrow. I’m feeling really down and alone and wondering how long before I can start exercising properly again as this really helps my…
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https://www.****/en-au/health/other/scientists-discover-why-stress-helps-spread-cancer-offering-n
Today's article. No wonder I got a breast cancer. I was born with stress. How on earth anyone especially people with cancer can avoid stress? Scientists discover why stress helps spread cancer – offering new hope for prevention (****)
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Mum with young children-how do you cope?
I’m 35 and was diagnosed with a 22mm IDC last month and DCIS, booked in for mastectomy in 10 days. I found my lump while breastfeeding, I have a one year old and a four year old, this diagnosis flipped my life upside down. Still dealing with crippling anxiety, every time I look at my kids or try to spend any quality time…