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Panic Mode
Hi Everyone, I am 48 years old and have been diagnosed with Invasive Lobular Carcinoma. I am scheduled to have a bilateral mastectomy this Tuesday 24/7/18. Any further treatment to be determined after surgery. I am at the beginning of my breast cancer journey, and somewhat aware of the difficulties ahead for me. My mother…
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Nervous about next step
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed on 13th April with grade 3 invasive breast cancer, had a Mastectomy and lymph node removal/biopsy on the 9th May, on the 25th May I was told that they seem to of got the cancer in the breast with the mastectomy, but it has spread to the lymph nodes so have to have another op on the 6th June to…
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I feel so detached I want to cancel my surgery because I don't feel I need it!
I don't know where to start! I'm 45 and after ankle surgery (broken) and a massive pulmonary embolism, that according to the doctors I shouldn't have survived, I've been dealing with major depression for the last 4 years. I feel sad because I've learnt that when it comes down to it no one really cares about me other than…
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Out of control and in shock
Where do I start? I recently changed GPs and was working on a general health check you know the one do these tests everything will be fine no drama - always has been. Trot off for a mammogram and then followed the chaos. Mammogram revealed 3 lumps still at yeah so what knew about those been there for 6 years one is a bit…
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awaiting exciscion of phlodes tumour
Hi Everyone again, still waiting for the removal and testing of my phylodes tumour on the 8th of August. I am feeling ok about it and am not overly worried most of the time , sometimes the fear creeps in. I did see on here a previous phylodes group? may someone tell me if this still exists please? I also am interested in…
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Therapy after Mastectomy
Hi I would just like to say first up, this is such a great group so supportive. I was diagnosed with Invasive DCIS Grade 1 in Situ. ER + PR +. HER - . In June of this year, I decided to have a Bilateral mastectomy with reconstructive surgery on the 21st June as my other breast was a little lumpy with no cancer but my…
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This tuff cookie is crumbling
Hi I am 46 and diagnosed 2 weeks ago with invasive ductal carsonoma and DCIS on a routine mammogram. Met my surgeon on Friday and having surgery this Wednesday. He offered me a mastectomy but said I can expect just as good a result with wide local incision and radiation. I am normally the tuff cookie and I support others.…
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Waiting for Surgery
Hi I been diagnosed with a 3.5cm invasive ductal carcinoma grade 3 a month and a half ago.I had a biopsy, as well as a ct scan which confirmed it hadn't spread beyond the breast.I was sent to our local hospital for a pre-operation clinic and have been informed that I needto go to a major NSW hospital, as I will need…
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Research opportunity: Survey about the well-being of people affected by breast cancer
Hi all, I wanted to let you know about a research project you may be interested in participating in. Researchers at the South Australian Health and Medical Research Institute (SAHMRI) are conducting a project aimed at finding the best ways to collect information about people’s health and well-being after receiving a…
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Positive for both hormones and her2
Hi I am 36 years old and have just been told the results from my surgery. Positive for both hormones and her2. Has anyone been through this. I am also being tested for the gene. Starting chemo amd herceptin and then radiation and further hormone drugs. 10cm dcis with 1cm invasive and spread to sentinel node. Just looking…
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Had my surgery
Hi Just an update ladies.What a nightmare nothings going right.Went Tuesday so they could find the nodes didnt have much success 4 hrs later did the best they could Had the hookwire put in once again had trouble finding it.Had my surgery doing well only i am so confused.Didnt take skin from my belly like i was told not…
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It's been a week still not absorbing the news
Hi Everyone, does anyone know if there is a support group in North Lakes Brisbane or North Brisbane at all? Thanks so much! Marianne
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Newly diagnosed at 31
Hi all lovely ladies, i was diagnosed last with invasive ductal carcinoma triple positive. I have absolutely no family history of breast cancer. I am totally lost and do not know where to start. My doctor suggests total mastectomy and flap reconstruction followed by chemo. Please share your experiences of similar diagnosis…
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Supraclavicle lymph node?
hi all following my oncologist appointment yesterday I asked her I feel my lymph node on my clavicle and she had me get it biopsied today anyone else had BC in this node? I already know I have at least one axilla node cancerous but she said when doing the biopsy today it was only very slightly enlarged by like 0.3mm and…
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Newly diagnosed
Hi I am 47 and went for a mammogram because my mother and sister were going for one. Theres were ok but when i got my letter saying i need more tests my heart sank. Had by biopsy and showed early stage. Since then been a whirlwind of emotions been given all this information to read and decisions to make dont know wether im…