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Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Hello, I am a healthy (I thought) 69 year old woman and I feel as if I could live forever… I enjoy my life, am reasonably fit and very active – I swim, go on really pleasant bush walks with my partner, ride my bike occasionally, love to potter in the garden…. I also eat well and am conscientious about my diet but not…
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Support and Family
Hi all, I have already posted my recent diagnosis story. Still going through the very early stages and I see my breast surgeon for the first time tomorrow. Today has been a bit tough. My son (15) was already suffering from anxiety prior to this diagnosis (although through meds and psychologist he was starting to get…
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Girdles
Hi everyone. I am going in for a reconstruction soon and have been advised to purchase a girdle. The one that has been recommended to me is $208 each. Does anyone have any cheaper suggestions? Thank you.
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Cold cap during chemo
Has anyone tried it, did it work to reduce hair loss?
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Letrozole
Been taking letrozole for over a year with no side effects but the last 2 months been getting fatigue in an afternoon but last few days really struggling to stay awake. Is this commen after taken meds for this long.
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surgery
i have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer i am 48 yrs old. I have had part of my breasts removed and now going for full mastectomy im really unsure if inplants are good and would like to hear anybodys experiences with this or just going flat plz to mayby help me with what way to go about this thankyou for any…
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DCIS
I was diagnosed late July this year after presenting to Emergency after I had leakage from my left nipple and very red and saw. After many many scans, biopsies, mammograms, bone scans etc etc I saw my surgeon the last week of September and last Wednesday the 04/10/23 I had a single mastectomy on my left breast and also two…
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how to stay positive on new diagnosis and journey
Hi everyone, I am a bit of a stalker..reading everyones comments, stages, feelings etc..but I think I need to face realtiy and share my story too as I am finding it a little tough to stay focused and positve. I am 53, I went to my regular 2 year mammogram screening (15/8, a bit later than the text to remind me...like about…
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Here's to all the test's we have to have - a wee jingle I made up - cause well we have to find some
So as some of you may know I'm still going through my second round of breast cancer, and still under going all these tests that my medical have put me though, today I chose to go through my I-Med radiology app to look over how many different producers I've been booked for, and gone through, and I came up with this wee…
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New diagnosis DCIS - surgery options
Moderator moved discussion by @houseofgroovyshooz from 'Activity' section to 'Newly diagnosed:
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New member
I'm still processing my recent breast cancer diagnosis and the surgery I had to remove the lump last Friday. It's been an incredibly overwhelming experience, and I can't help but feel anxious about what the future holds. My entire life has been turned upside down within a matter of weeks. The uncertainty is daunting, but…
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Newly diagnosed
Hello I'm newly diagnosed as of last week,I see my surgeon this coming Tuesday. My head is still spinning with my diagnosis.Ive started to write down questions for my surgeon but its so hard to no where to start with it all . Any suggestions of information I may need would be greatly appreciated.. Sending love to all 💖
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Surgeon First ?
Hello everyone. I’m still trying to get my head around things. I was only diagnosed this morning as a result of an ultrasound yesterday. It has been wonderful to find this site today. I agree with those who have commented that it feels so strange.. Like being in a different dimension. Here is my question. There is no…
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Recently diagnosed
Hi all I am new here and while would have preferred not to know about this network, I have found comfort and such helpful advice in the My Journey resources and these posts. I am a 64YO wife, mother and Nanna who loves my job caring for young people. I was diagnosed with TNBC on 20 July, following a mammogram. The shock…
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recently diagnosed with existing disability
Hi. Nearly 46 year old, no family history right side mass or masses (just under 5 cm). In a lymph node. possible issue left side. I also have cerebral palsy. I use an electric wheelchair. rely very heavily on my right arm for my independence. I work full time and live alone. Worried about the medical hoopla and the…