-
Timeline on treatment
My treatment seems to be taking so long... I hear of people that were diagnosed well after me are almost finished radiotherapy.... I was diagnosed in August have had a 2nd lumpectomy to get the margins...still havent a date for radiotherapy ....will be seeing my surgeon again this week i guess for pathology on the tissue…
-
Staying Positive - new diagnosis
Hello All, A little over 3 weeks ago I saw a dimple on my breast that was only obvious when I raised my arm over my head. Since then I’ve had mammograms, ultrasound, biopsy, radioactive tracer injected and as of yesterday, a wide excision tumour and node removal. My breast, urine and poop are all bright blue 😆 Now the…
-
Last 4 weeks of chemo then mastectomy-feeling low
I am not really newly diagnosed but still have quite a ways to go to finish treatment so thought I would post on this forum. I was diagnosed in June and had a lumpectomy and wide node clearance a week later. The surgery was OK but I developed serous fluid build up in the breast post op and had to have it drained many…
-
Bra and prosthesis fitter
Just to let Vic ladies know that I had a great experience with a bra and prosthesis fitter in Melbourne. I had meet her previously at a Think Pink Centre Day of Indulgence ( book yourself in if you haven't already !) and asked her if she could come (across town) to fit my elderly mum.......... which she did without…
-
Spreading awareness/fundraising
Just wanted to say hi to everyone 👋🏻 I'm 33 and was diagnosed with breast cancer in June this year. I have 3 more chemos to go and will start radiation in January. I am really keen to do some fundraising or get involved spreading awareness some how but not sure where to start and how to go about it? Any help or ideas would…
-
Awaiting results after surgery - Mjheke
Hi all, I am so pleased to be provided with information for this online support community! I was diagnosed with breast cancer 12 days ago and it has all been very fast moving and overwhelming since then. I went to see my GP about a lump that my husband had found, and having been diagnosed with fibrocystic disease of the…
-
Anyone with phyllodes?
Hi there!I'm 26 years old and have a history of multiple fibroadenomas (14 at last count) in both breasts, with the first diagnosed at age 19. In July I noticed that one fibroadenoma (actually, the one I first ever felt all those years ago) had seemingly doubled in size overnight. Soon I began to see visible veins…
-
Diagnosed on Friday - Myrtille
This discussion was created from comments split from: Terrified of what lies ahead!.
-
First Oncology appointment - what to expect/ask?
Hi everyone, My Oncologist phoned with an appointment scheduled tomorrow morning. I would love advice on what to ask and/or expect. Thanks xx
-
Newly with breast cancer - Shellshocked2018_
Just been diagnosed with breast cancer, I’m so overwhelmed, anxious, feel sick to my stomach, in shock, feel shaky, keep crying. beside myself with worry been diagnosed with a triple negative cancer
-
Diagnosed Friday and scared...
This discussion was created from comments split from: Feeling very overwhelmed.
-
Just diagnosed
Hi I'm in Brisbane and was just diagnosed on Friday 9th Nov. I had an indent in my right breast which my partner noticed ages ago and I just ignored it (I know, I know I'm stupid). So I have to have chemo first to shrink the lump as it's too big and my boob is small. It's all too much for me right now I wish it would just…
-
Feeling very overwhelmed
Hi everyone I have been reading some of your comments and feel the support. I was diagnosed the end of September and it has been a whirlwind since I had a lumpectomy and removal of some lymph nodes last Tuesday 23rd October and got my result back 30th went to the appointment expecting to be told when I needed to start…
-
Help! What should I do?
i was diagnosed with breast cancer on Thursday the 8th November and am currently trying to get in to see a breast surgeon. So far my doctor can only get me an appointment on the 23rd Nov which 11 days away. Another surgeon can see me on Friday the 16th Nov but can't operate until the 7th Dec. what should I do? This waiting…
-
Can’t Sleep
Hi, I was diagnosed Thursday after a routine mammogram screening call back. So hard to understand and everything has moved so fast. Booked in for surgery on Wednesday next week. Had to make the decision yesterday about mastectomy or breast conservation. Still have to tell the children and other family members. Booked in my…