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How do you decide on treatment?
Hi, this is soo not a me thing to do - I'm basically a very private person and struggle to ask for help, but I was filling in some sleepless hours reading some posts and decided I should bite the bullet... I was diagnosed late May initially ER/PR+ HER2- grade 2 from biopsy, so suggested treatment was BCS followed by…
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Newly diagnosed - Triple Negative Treatment
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with Grade 3 IDC - TNBC 3 weeks ago and had surgery to remove it last week. I have been worried about the TNBC part of my diagnosis. I would like to believe that I have been extremely lucky to have caught it very early and found the 12mm tumour quickly. Some of my results from surgery came back…
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Any tips on removing fiximol post surgery 😖
Hi, I’m a 56 yr old mum of 2 boys and I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer on the 18th June on a routine mammogram.i had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy on the 13th July and see the surgeon this Thursday for my results and the next stage of my journey. I think because I lost my Mum suddenly on the 26th…
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Still struggling with the word pre-cancer after DCIS mastectomy
I was diagnosed with low grade DCIS in my right breast in Nov 2019 and had a mastectomy in Jan 2020. I am 38 years old. I saw 2 specialist and both recommended a mastectomy because I am small breasted. Had an expander put in, awaiting for reconstructive surgery which has been postponed due to covid19. I am now clear…
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Newly diagnosed
Hi all, my mum had breast cancer at 50 and passed away after 20 year battle. I was diagnosed last week, surgeon appointment tomorrow, surgery booked already. I also had my first grandson last week, same day was having all my mammograms, ultrasound etc. Do I tell her as she is interstate or wait until closer to surgery…
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Bras for larger sizes
I was wondering if anyone knows of a store Brisbane Northside that caters for 20E/F post surgery bra-as my surgery next Tuesday . thank you 💕
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My mum has just been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer
Hi, I joined this network because my mum has just been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer. Mum had left side mastectomy and axillary clearance in October 2018. Mum lives with me and I am her full time carer though I also have a full time job. I hope to find information and support in this forum so that I can help mum…
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Solid Papillary Carcinoma
Anyone else have a diagnosis of Solid Papillary Carcinoma. I keep getting told this is unusual, not common, "we're not sure, but....". Doesn't fill me with confidence that my treatment is going to be effective. Have chosen not to have chemo as sentinel lymph had only 200 cancer cells and second lymph none. Also oncologist…
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Newly diagnosed - double mastectomy
Hello everyone, I'm new on here and sending hugs as we all need them <3 . Firstly I am not great on computers but have read the helpful notes about posting so here goes. I had a recall from my mammogram and as this had happened before I was not really worried and thought it would be a false alarm. Then when being examined…
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It's starting to sink in.
Hi all, I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago officially and had surgery last Thursday. I have been really positive so far but I haven't really been thinking too much about the diagnosis. I have been putting all my energy into going from appointment to appointment and relaying info to my hubby, family and friends. I have been…
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Mepitel Film for Radiotherapy
Hello, I will start my radiation treatment within the next week or two. Using Mepitel film to mitigate skin reactions was suggested to me. Has anyone else used this before and how did you go? Cheers,
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Treatment options
Hi all, I am 37 and recently diagnosed with multifocal IDC (Grade 1, largest tumour 6.5mm) arising in a field of DCIS (spans 42mm) on one segment of the breast.Absolutely unexpected and shocking as I had no risk factors at all! :( Underwent segmentectomy and SNB. Biopsy revealed margins are adequate ( one margin shows…
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Feeling anxious about Letrazole and Radiation
I have been blessed with a very good GP, after a clear mammogram my GP referred me for an ultrasound due to a strong family history of cancer. At that ultrasound I was found to have a small tumour. I have recently had a wide local excision and sentinel node biopsy and yesterday I found out my margins were clear, stage 2…
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Upcoming mastectomy - any tips?
hi there so on Wednesday I am undergoing a mastectomy on my right breast as well as auxiliary clearance. Does anyone have any tips or helpful info they can suggest - I’d be really interested in hearing others experiences many thanks and take care lisa xxxx
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Surgery choice
I have just been diagnosed with Stage 2 Breast Cancer. My surgeon's recommendation is a lumpectomy and radiation, but she will support me in whatever surgery choice I make. In my Mum's immediate family, her Mother (my Nana), two brothers and her sister (breast- then bone) have all had cancer. Three of them developed…