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Fusion study
i had a mri and now i have to go back do a ultrasound fusion study anyone had one of these?
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Radiotherapy feedback
Hi everyone, been a while since I was last on; I have had surgery, a lumpectomy. I had my follow up post surgery appointment and my results showed very small 6mm, margins and lymph nodes all clear. I’m due to have 16 sessions of rads in due course and was just wondering about others experiences in regards to some of the…
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Thank you and Hello
I’ve been a member of this unique club since diagnosis in Jan 2019 and as some have written, chose not to be an immediate contributor. I feel moved today to say hello and say a humble thank you to those contributors who have provided some of the most thoughtful, uplifting and honest advice that to members in such angst and…
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Controlling risk of infection on treatment
Hi again, My husband is going crazy cleaning everything and insisting that my dogs sleep outside ect before i start my treatment, what are everyones thoughts on the animals and how did you all avoid infection.
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Statistical evidence AC Taxolin radiation
Hi all can anyone provide evidence with percentage of success non return. I have her2positive. I really want to know my suff before enduring more of this. It is very difficult to justify this intense level of treatment blindly as i have been subjected to already.
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Node biopsy
Hi lovely people, next week I have my sentinal node biopsy... Just after some insight as to recovery time... i work in child care so lifting is a huge part of my day. Thanks xx
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Completely overwhelmed
so, found lump a week ago, had biopsy 3 days later after mammogram and ultrasound. Had to wait to today for results. Thought was going to have lumpectomy and radiation but today told it's a triple negative high grade tumour so seeing oncologist next week to talk about chemo. feel very under researched! I had spent the…
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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