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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…
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Up coming surgery feeling worried
My surgery is 7 days away feeling nervous and also scared I suffer anxiety so that's not helping much I'm trying to hold it together
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Other Side Effects
I just finished my 4 cycles of AC and had my first of cycle of Paclitaxel in Sept 3. During AC, I noticed my nails started to turn black (slowly from the root) , but only yesterday that I felt pain. All my finger nails are sore , like they are going to come off. I have the common side effects; fatigue, nausea,…
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Early Breast Cancer
Hi All, thank you for the feedback and best wishes you gave me in July. Sorry I’m not sure how I reply being new here. I was intending to have a mastectomy and changed my mind. Opted for lumpectomy. Margins were clear but close so I had more tissue taken then some extra under my arm to fill the space. I’m healed now and…
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small steps forward
Hi everyone, just a little hello as I’m joining you on this journey and now feel brave enough to say hello. I was diagnosed June 28th, following a random self check, two weeks before a planned 5 week trip overseas; and since then I have commenced the journey of small steps through appointments and surgery, cancelling…
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Newly Diagnosed - scared of unknown
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Her2 positive
Hello I'm 40 and recently diagnosed with her2 positive. No family history of breast cancer. My sister and maternal cousin recently diagnosed with lobular cancer. They are having surgery. It's been a Whirlwind recently. The professionals say it's early, the treatment is going to be chemo , waiting for my medical oncologist…
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So much going through my mind
Hi all I'm sad to be joining but happy that I've found a place where I can talk. I'm only newly diagnosed 5 days ago. I have so many thoughts and feelings going through my mind.
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Triple positive stage 2 disgnosis
Hi everyone, I’m Fe. Sad to be joining you all but grateful your all here. was diagnosed on 22/7/24 with triple positive stage two breast cancer and had the second of my neoadjuvent chemo and targeted therapy yesterday. Overwhelmed sad frightened and struggling with early side effects that have already resulted in 10%…
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Upcoming surgery
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First 4 cycles of AC/DC done. One step at the time makes me feel like a Winner.
Hi All, Hope everyone is doing great here and managing the side effects well. I completed my 4 cycles of the AC/Dc combo package and will start with the 12 cycles of weekly taxol from mid September. Luckily for me the red devil was not too bad apart from I have lost complete taste Nd my hair is gone . The nausea and minor…
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Wondering if I should have decided on a mastectomy?
I am recovering well from my lumpectomy (ILC left breast; clear margins and all 4 nodes removed clear)10 days ago but am now worrying about radiation therapy (awaiting appts with medical oncologist and radiologist). I thought I was fine with my decision after discussing lumpectomy or mastectomy with my surgeon but am now…