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A bit confused
Hi, after my call back from a mammogram recently, spent 4 hours having further tests and 5 biopsies. At the final doctor told me they are pretty certain I have breast cancer and went on to explain that I would have a lumpendectomy on theleft breast then 5 weeks of radiation. I returned the next week for biopsy results. Saw…
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Any other clinical people with breast cancer
I worked for BreastScreen for 16 yrs but left to work back in the hospital. Cancer found at my routine mammo a few weeks ago and Dx given on 2 days ago. My Breast Care nurse is not happy! Said it gave her quite a rude shock when she saw my name on the referral! (I know her very well). LOL. I hope this is good that I can…
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Newly diagnosed invasive carcinoma stage 2
Hi there , new to this .... Diagnosed with invasive ductal carcinoma in my right breast . Had a lumpectomy 3 weeks ago , 2 nodes removed and 18mm Tumor .Nodes were clear . Had satellite nodules in my margins which were not seen in any scan or during surgery, so margins were not clear , so had a second surgery last week .…
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Copied from the activity page. New member asking for advice.
Apirl72 Hi i not long ago found out i have breast cancer, they said the tumor is about 4cm and in the limbs gland under my arm. They are doing chemo first but said later they will remove my breast. Im wondering if with your first chemo why are both breasts sore, is it common regards Linda
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Newly Diagnosis
Found out last friday i was dignosised with breast cancer im only in my early 40's it has been a very hard to deal with.
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1st Chemo
Just wondering what people have done to try and de-toxify after a chemo treatment. I'm Day 3 after my first chemo and I feel like I'm no where near feeling half human any time soon. Any suggestions??? xx
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DCIS
Hello i was diagnosed with DCIS after a mammogram I had at David Jones came up with something unusual. I had a biopsy, ultrasound and ultimately a lumpectomy last Thursday. I have a couple of questions that I need help with please. i was ordered a bra from the BCNA but it never arrived by post before my op and I wasn't…
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mum of 2 little ones .... Hales1978 asking for some support
Hales1978 → jane84Hi there. I’ve just been diagnosed. I’m a Mum of two children aged 2 and 5. I’ve had surgery so far and about to start my chemo. Feeling very anxious about treatment and would love to hear from other who have been through it. Thanks Flag · 1Like Awesome LOLAugust 18Comment* primekHi..this is on your wall…
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Pathology and understanding it ... by NotHappyJan
posted here so we can support and answer with Links NotHappyJanDSIS & IDC NOS - 54MM Grade 3 ER & PR Positive 85% both Okay this is part of my pathology report. Yep gotta go down the chemo , radio and hormone lines. I'm not totally sure what it all means, so if anyone can explain in really simple terms that would be…
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Two months after finding the lump
Hi BCNA community, Today is exactly two months since 14 June 2018, the day I found the lump in my right breast that changed everything. I thought it was as good a reason as any to introduce myself and summarise my journey so far. It was cathartic for me to get this all out - but is longer than I intended ( so I fully…
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Newly Diagnosed
Hello lovely ladies, I was diagnosed 3 weeks ago following after a routine mammogram. At the call back session at BreastScreen they told me I had breast cancer and had to wait the agonising week to find out results of a FNA of axillia. A week later diagnosis was confirmed Moderately differentiated invasive ducal carcinoma…
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Hello to all the strong women out there!
My name is Sara and I have been newly diagnosed early stage breast cancer. Yes I know i'm super lucky! Ive just turned 40 and a single mother of 2 teen boys. I've had partial mastectomy and now waiting to see oncologist on the 21st August to work out my chemo & radiation plan. They said I need it due to pathologies from…
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Perhaps it is time for the Government to get serious and fund 3D mammograms us women
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Newly Diagnosed. So many things to do!
Hey everyone, thought I'd introduce myself. I'm 37 and have had Lumpectomy and Sentinal Node Biopsy. Good news is that it was removed successfully with margins clear and nodes are negative. It is Grade 3 though so still need to go through Chemo, Radio etc. Just wanted to see if anyone was in the same position as me as I am…
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Research Trials
I am new to the community - Hi. I have a question for people who are undergoing dose dense AC and Taxol for triple Negative breast cancer, in relation to how much exercise or movement they are doing. Background: I was diagnosed in May and have a treatment plan that is slightly altered - I have chemo, then surgery and then…