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Early stage lymphoedema
Hi everyone. So I’ve just come back from one of my lymphoedema clinic appointments and they said my sozo measures and arm measurements were a bit high. I’ve been given some extra exercises and self lymph draining massage instructions to do but I was just wondering for anyone who has had reversed it fro this stage had any…
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Support in Sydney's inner west
Hello, does anyone know of any support groups in the inner west or city area? Looking to connect with others with an early DCIS diagnosis in the 40 age bracket. thanks
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Newly Diagnosed - Letrozole
Moderator moved @krisol comment to new discussion post in Newly Diagnosed: krisol NSW Member Posts: 1May 16 Hi everyone, I’m new here. im started letrozole 1 month ago and I have middle joint pain specially in the mornings. I found that exercises help me a lot and I hope long term does not affects my bones. I hope will…
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How can my DCIS grow in 2 weeks?
Absolutely gutted. Diagnosed on 29th August with intermediate to high grade DCIS detected by regular mammogram. Advised 5mm calcification and vacuum biopsy performed removing majority of not all. Had lumpectomy on 20th September and attended post op appointment this morning to be told unfortunately I need to have more…
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New diagnosis shocked and devastated
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Stage 2 HER2+ undergoing AC chemo
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Changing hospitals - how is it done?
Hi, I am currently being treated for breast cancer at Monash Health. I have had enough. I have had two surgeries with ‘unexpected’ poor outcomes (the type of situation where the doctors keep saying ‘well this doesn’t normally happen’ - except it’s now happened twice). I am now two weeks post my second surgery with an open…
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Gah. Back again.
Almost seven years ago I roller-skated through Olivia Newton John hospital to Xanadu for my last radiotherapy session, post lumpectomy. Here I am again... another oestrogen positive cancer, same stoopid dense breast. It was picked up on MRI as it couldn't be seen through my milky dense breast tissue and after an MRI biopsy…
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Goldilocks procedure
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Sorry if TMI but genital pain with chemo...
Currently undergoing 4 dose dense AC and cannot find anyone else mentioning this side effect maybe due to intimate nature? My genital area is inflamed and feels swollen and sore. It's painful. Surely I am not alone with this side effect? Does anyone have experience with it and how long till it becomes less painful?…
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Day 1 post opp
I've had my surgery doing ok extremely tired didn't sleep well at the hospital. The surgery went well I'm now at home recovering. Pain is very manageable. Feeling a little emotional. But at least it's out.
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Can not believe it.
Shock, denial, anger - cant imagine how I can move towards acceptance. Newly Dx. Initially was stage 2, then told stage 3 and now looking at stage 4 with lung mets. What the! This roller coaster is insane and I want to get off. Found a lump 8 weeks ago, took a month to get into my rural GP, another 2 week wait for scans…
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Hair Loss Advice
Hi beautiful people. I have just commenced chemo a few weeks ago and I am just starting to lose my hair. I have bought some hats and scarves but I would appreciate some advice on wigs. Looking at the possibility of a real hair wig? Would really appreciate your opinions. I live in the the Wollongong area. Thanks ☺️
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Struggling with Negative Emotions
Good morning, I am new to the forum so apologies if this subject has been discussed previously. I had a double mastectomy in March 2024. Breast Cancer is so prevalent in my family, but all other family members have only needed a lumpectomy, not a double mastectomy. I'm not belittling their experience, but I feel I don't…
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New here
I was diagnosed a week ago with triple positive Grade 2-3 Lobular breast cancer. Finally told my family and kids which was one of the hardest things. The information and scans, biopsies, tests, clip implants, chemo port op… it’s such a lot to take on so quickly. Hoping this will settle down once scan results are in and…