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Awaiting surgery pathology, so many questions re treatment possibilities, timing etc.
Hi everyone, this is my first post here. I was diagnosed with ILC 24 Feb, had a left mastectomy 17 March with ALND as there was cancer in the sentinel node/s. I have an appointment with my surgeon this week (30 March) where I will find out my treatment plan and pathology results. I had 2 tumours biopsied 20 Feb, both were…
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Scared yet again
A year on Friday I first found out I had BC and to some of you I've had an easy ride. Sat here so scared thinking it's come back back having loads of blood tests ultra sound and mri. Only went to Dr for bad stomach thought helicabactor but Dr ordered loads of blood tests . She rings me 8am Saturday morning go to emergency…
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Seeking chemo tips and advice
Hi everyone. I'm a 49yo single mum recently diagnosed with locally advanced Stage III ILC. I had the boob removed three weeks ago and it's healing fine. I'm now looking at six months of chemo (which was a bit of a shock tbh), then radiation and hormone therapy. I'd be very grateful for any advice that others may have,…
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Stage1 triple negative grade1
Hi! As my diagnosis is early stage triple negative BC, I have been told that it is very low grade 5% or less. Heading to surgery in about 2 weeks, after my next visit with the surgeon. I have been told it’s just an over night stay. Would love to hear from someone who is maybe trying new kind of treatments.
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Two different types of breast cancer
In 2019 I was diagnosed with Triple negative breast cancer in the left breast and had a masectomy and chemo. In 2022 I was diagnosed with hormonal breast cancer in the right breast and had the second masectomy. I have been on Tomoxifin for 5 months but stopped taking it after speaking with my Oncologist. I had so many side…
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Is it safe to attend dance/ salsa class whilst on chemo
Hi All. Currently undergoing fortnight 4 AC treatments. Have 1 AC treatment left followed by 12 weekly taxol. Do you think it's safe to continue salsa dance lessons whilst using a mask?
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Decision on chemotherapy
I am diagnosed breast cancer before Christmas in 2022. I have completed surgeries and need to decide whether I will do chemotherapy. The doctor told me yesterday I had triple negative but low risk given the small size and Ki67 10%. The benefit of chemotherapy is 3-5%. I am hesitant because of concern on side effects of…
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Side effects of Letrozole and Exmestane
Hi all, I started taking Exmestane in October for six weeks and started getting issues with my heart rate being very low 35bpm dizziness extreme fatigue etc. Thank you, apple watch, for the tracking. I went to a Cardiologist lots of tests checked my heart which was all ok but that this was an annoying side effect of low…
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Pathology results from surgery
Saw my surgeon today and got my results. He was surprised to find I have two different types of Breast Cancer. I have Stage 1 -mixed ICC in breast and Stage 2 -DCIS in 1st sentinal lymph node. Have an appointment Friday (17th) with the radio. oncologist then 30th March with the medical oncologist. Radioitheraphy is…
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Return to work
Moderator moved discussion for member @Kellybradley from the activity section to the main forum Kellybradley Hi ladies, I have just had my SLNB. They took 2 nodes. Results take a week. Aghh the waiting!! how did your recovery go? I would love to go back to work next week? X
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Breast Cancer and Psoriatic Arthritis
Hi everyone, I have just been diagnosed IDC. I am ER+, PR- and still waiting on my HER2 result. I have an MRI this coming week. I also have psoriatic arthritis which I am on 3 different drugs for. Does anyone here have PsA? x
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New
New diagnosed, 73, introvert, living alone. Surgery tomorrow (2nd March) for lumpectomy and sentinal lymphnode. My doc has told me I will be having radiontherapy once the biosypy results are in.
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First Infusion - what to expect?
Hi all. Happy Friday eve. It's day 3 post infusion of chemo. Had the AC and will be having this every fortnight for 4 total infusions followed by 12 weekly infusions which I believe it will be taxol ? I know everyone is different but regarding AC I wanted to know how you felt, when you felt the side effects, how long it…
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time gap from surgery to starting of Radiation therapy
Hello everyone, I have a super quick question, from the time that you had your surgery, how long was it till you started your radiation therapy? and if the dates didn't a line with your life and needs, and how long was it before you could start, like 2 months etc before your treatment started, I'm asking as I'm looking for…
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Recommendation for an Oncologist
Hi, there can anyone recommend a private Oncologist in Melbourne please? I have moved from Geelong to the Melbourne area and don't know of anyone.