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Second time
I’ve just finished appointment with my oncologist he was truly shocked I have another cancer in my other breast. It’s exactly same type as last time IDC HER2- and ER positive. I’ve been on tamoxifen for almost 6 years he said I was in the 3 %where tamoxifen doesn’t work. He said I’ll probably have surgery then look at…
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Newly diagnosed and type 1 diabetic
Hello, I am just newly diagnosed (on Friday) and to add another element to this, am type 1 diabetic. I have only been told so far that it is definitely cancer and that it has spread to my lyphnodes. I am hoping to hear from the specialist/surgeon tomorrow about treatment, if possible and to find out if its spread to any…
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Question re numbness post surgery
Hello. Recently diagnosed and had lumpectomy and two nodes removed on 7/11. Am really bothered by the numbness extending from my elbow to my breast with the worst section in the armpit. Live rurally so hopefully some answers here.
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Second time
Hi everyone it’s been a long time I’ve been busy moving states babysitting grandkids and work! Living life to the fullest. Had my annual scans last Monday and bam after 6 years I have a new cancer in second breast.🥹 first cancer In right breast was IDC grade 1 stage 1, pr and pg positive her2-lumpectomy, 6 weeks radiation…
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Breast reconstruction Advice
Hi all, I've recently been diagnosed with breast cancer (2 weeks to be exact). I'm still trying to process the diagnosis & what it means while also juggling work & a 2yo toddler. My surgeon is keen to start my surgery soon & I'm now in a situation where I need to quickly decide on the type of reconstruction to have. I know…
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Surgery tomorrow
Recent diagnosis of invasive ductal carcinoma, Grade 1. Surgery tomorrow - lumpectomy & some lymph nodes . Churning gut but almost keen to have.it done. Any tips for tomorrow?
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Newly diagnosed and hello
Hi, I'm newly diagnosed (25 Oct) and had surgery (lumpectomy + 7 nodes) last week. Recovery is going well. Breast care nurse had some great advice. I'm meeting the oncologist this week. Will see how it goes. 😉
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Bone density
Just been to oncologist to get my bone density results and check up. I saw my Dr about bone density a few weeks ago she told me I had osteopaenia just said more calcium and walking didn't seem overly concerned. The test done before I started my letrozole and only needed radiation. See oncologist today only to be told to…
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Lonquex
Hi All. Anyone on Lonquex after Chemotherapy. I have been having bone/ muscle pain in the pelvic region and legs after taking it on day 2. Just wondering how others are managing the side effects.
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DCIS
New diagnosis for DCIS. Waiting to have a MRI before surgery to confirm what they have seen on the scans and biopsies are are accurate. Like to hear stories of similar experiences please to help with understanding. Thanks
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Lumpectomy done - margins question
Hello everyone, so I had my lumpectomy 2 weeks ago now and my pathology results are back. Surgeon said it is good news, nodes are clear and he got clear margins. So I did a happy dance. Now reading my pathology report I see that "distance from nearest margin" is greater than 5mm, but for two sections they are 1mm. Now my…
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Feeling overwhelmed and unsure what to do
Hi Ladies I have aggressive ductal carcinoma in my left breast. I have had a lumpectomy and sentinel lymph node removal. BCI organised for a endopredict test to be done. I am in the high risk catergory of cancer reoccurring. I will be meeting my medical oncologist next week my first appointment to discuss low dose…
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Triple Positive and Pregnant
Hi everyone, I found out recently that I have triple positive breast cancer as well as being nearly 8 weeks pregnant. I have made the decision to keep the baby as I'm 35 and no children which means surgery first and chemo from trimester 2. I guess the biggest thing I'm struggling with at the moment is how do you decide on…
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Help!!
Dr John Gault Gold Coast- any feedback? We don’t live here, literally diagnosed while on holidays so no idea about surgeons here. Appointment is tomorrow morning so any feedback appreciated x
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Reconstruction decision making
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