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Pain at cancer site.
Hello this is all new to me so sorry if I keep posting questions that have been answered a thousand times. I was diagnosed approx 3 weeks ago with stage 2 invasive carcinoma. I have been getting increased pain in the actual site of the lump. Is this something that is generally experienced or is a sign of something that…
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scared.
hi all, I have just recently been diagnosed with what they are saying is stage 2 breast cancer. Mastectomy and chemo is needed. I have a strong family history so they have been showing concern and the need to act promptly. Friday just gone I had my ct scan and bone scan but have not heard any results from this. The medical…
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Packing for hospital
Hi all you lovely people, I am newly diagnosed 15th Feb invasive lobular cancer, have had all the tests as usual and am due for surgery this Thursday. I am quiet numb from the diagnosis, like everyone, this wasn't supposed to happen to me. I didn't have the best year last year, caring for my 24yo daughter who suffers from…
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Newly diagnosed-night waking
yet again I’m awake at 3am, so thought it was time to check out the online forum. I was diagnosed with early breast cancer just before Christmas (the day before we were meant to take the kids to europe to visit family).what a whirlwind. I’m so glad I trusted my gut instinct and got myself checked out, a proactive gp got me…
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If you knew then, what advice would you give to someone about to start Chemo? Im in Tassie
Hi everyone. Sorry for the long post in advance..... sooo this is my story. Im 32 years old. I was talking in bed with my boyfriend and went to lay on my back and something pinched in my right breast. I felt a lump that was different to all my other lumpy breast tissue and the BF agreed. I see a chiropractor for…
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Timing of Radiation Treatment
Hi all, How long should I wait before having radiation treatment.?? Have lovely 3 week overseas trip booked prior to getting diagnosis of DCIS in left breast in Jan. Very quickly had DCIS removed - recently got the all clear. Can start radiation within 4 weeks of operation but leave for trip two weeks after radiation…
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Disappointed, crushed, depression setting in!
With my diagnosis 5 weeks ago, I began my journey, High grade DCIS with 10mm close to my lymph nodes. I met with the surgeon 3 weeks ago, then following week the plastic surgeon then today again saw the surgeon to get my dates for surgery. The Dr examined me, explained the surgery, then drops a bomb shell he can't do the…
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Fashionable Head Wear!
Hi everyone, I am about to start chemo before a full mastectomy, and whilst a strange question - I thought I would ask it anyway. I am after fashionable and stylish headwear for my journey. I have had a peek around and what I can see is a little drab for me. I would love any links. Thanks x
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Survivor mode
Hi there, I have been recently diagnosed with bc and am still undergoing all the biopsies, CT Scan and Bone Scan - had this today, the rest on Thursday. I am guessing this will inform the surgeon as to how bad it is? Still thinking I will wake up from this nightmare! Went to the doctor last week with a pain in my arm and…
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My Valentines Day Cancer
So My Story so far... Couple of weeks ago I decided to make an appointment with a new GP to get my Mirena out. Later that day I happened to put my hand on my chest and noticed a lump. I decided to wait for that appointment and mention it then. Over the next 2 weeks I occasionally felt it to see if it was still there and…
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Surgery Completed :)
Hi all. Just wanted to thank you lovely ladies for all the help and reassurance before my surgery. As an update, I went in for a lumpectomy on Wednesday. It was a very long day as we were told to arrive at 8am and my surgery did not take place until 6 pm but I am very glad it is all over. I had 6 lymph nodes removed and…
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Triple negative breast cancer
This discussion was created from comments split from: Confussed and scared.
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decisions.....decisions
So hard to make decisions when you feel like you only have half the information....... far out. Final report is in, I haven't seen it bc nurse has but I didn't try to read it over the table. She contradicts what the surgeon said last Friday. I tend to think she was more accurate....I must admit I saw him as an outpatient…
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Terminology, What does it all mean?
Hi Im a little confused with some of the terminology with DCIS and invasive. I've been told I have High Grade DCIS, is this like the Grade or Type Ive read about? What is a DMX, Im lost with a lot of the other letters and abbreviations. Is there a fact sheet of terminologies? Just wondering as want to be fully informed…
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Stage 3 Invasive Lobular Cancer diagnosis
Hi everyone, this is my first time on here and I've been reading everyone's stories and comments. What an amazing bunch of people that are here. Having read so many stories has encouraged me to post my on story and questions that I hope some of you may have an answer on or even just an opinion on. I'd been having regular…