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Radiation therapy
Anything I can be doing before I start radiation therapy which will be in about 2 weeks. Creams I should use one was mentioned but very expensive . I've got my moogoo do I start using that now or during treatment or any other ? And exercise I should start any tips I'd be grateful for x
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Peter Mac or Monash
Newly diagnosed with Invasive Carcinoma NST and my GP has sent the referral to both Peter Mac and Monash Health. Can I take advise from specialists from both initially and then decide where I would like to get treated. Also, any views and feedback on which one is better?
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Mastectomy
I was diagnosed just 16 days ago and the Drs are saying that I need a mastectomy. It just seems so quick. I think I'm cool with it am thinking if they're going to take one they may as well take both so as to reduce the risk of bc showing up in the other. ANy thought would be greatly appreciated thanks
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Grade 3
Anyone not had chemotherapy with grade 3 breast cancer clear lymph nodes and stage 1?
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Mastectomy with implant Vs a TUG/VUG reconstruction
Hi Everyone, I’d be interested in hearing from anyone that has had an implant (prosthesis) following single or bilateral mastectomy. I am still in the decision-making period but time is quickly running out. I currently have a single mastectomy and immediate (VUG thigh) reconstruction scheduled, but would really like to…
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DCIS - just diagnosed
Original post by @RJ_77 moved from activity section to 'Newly Diagnosed' discussion:
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new dcis
I have just had my first lumpectomy and have to go back for a second .I would love to chat with a cancer nurse but have not been able to find one .
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DCIS
Just wondering who has had DCIS high grade if so what treatment did you have and once removed did it return. Im 58 go in on the 18th May for a hook wire excision to hopefully remove then it’s the waiting game on pathology results.
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6 week whirlwind.
Hi all I am brand new to the community. A bit about me: I recently turned '40', and did not foresee that this would be the next major life event for me. I have 2 children, 18 yr old daughter, 10 yr old son, partner, dog and I work full time. The last 6 weeks have been a whirlwind. I found a lump on my upper breast after…
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Arrival
Hello, I've been in cancerland for 3 months officially. I have Invasive Lobular Breast Carcinoma in one breast with no lymph node diagnosis. I'm 77 and never imagined that this would happen - thought all those risks were done with. After 3 months of being pretty stunned I'm now encountering grief, annoyance and fear. I've…
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Newly diagnosed with Invasive duct breast carcinoma last Friday
Hello, I was given the links this forum and website by Breast Screen NSW. I am not sure what to think right now to tell the truth. I think I am still in shock. Doing a bilateral breast US and CT tomorrow before I see the surgeon on Wed. Pathology report shows ER and PR positive and from what I understand I will have…
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Post DCIS surgery lymph node soreness
Hi all I was diagnosed with dcis on 5/7 and have had two surgeries two weeks apart. The second to remove my areola and nipple in order to get clear margins. My last surgery was one week ago. I now have a very small pea shaped lump half way up towards my armpit. It is very sore, almost more than the surgery. I’m assuming…
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Change in lump size
Hi all - I had a biopsy today for a lump that they were very concerned about at ultrasound and mammogram. When I had my ultrasound it was measured at 2.3cms. The next day I got my period and felt by fingertip that it had got smaller - today it really felt noticeably smaller. The measurements they did today put it at more…
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Chemo side effects
Hi, l have been recommended to have 4 cycles of chemotherapy following the pathology results of my double mastectomy. I wonder if there’s anyone who has been through a similar type of treatment. The drugs used will be docetaxel and cyclophosphamide. What are the main side effects based on your own experience? Also, about…
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Radiation - with or without tattoo
Hi all. I have my first rads appointment with my Radiation Oncologist on 1st of July for my treatment plan. Thereafter ill be starting Tamoxifen. From doing research I found that there's different types of radiation machines ( linear accelerators). There are ones that will need permanent tattoos done. And there's other…