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skull caps
I'm interested to get people's view on the 'cold skull caps' which can be worn during chemo.
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Still on the Journey
Well its a while since I posted, last November when I was diagnosed with HER 2 positive BC I was surprised to find out how many different Breast cancers exist. I suppose I have just followed what the doctors have suggested, but have always felt that it was my choice in what treatment I undertake. Because the cancer was…
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Anyone had TNBC second time in opposite Breast
Hi all, I'm 34 and its been about 1yr and 4 months since my first diagnosis of TNBC in Left breast and my first post on here titled "Help so stressed 5cm TNBC". Had mastectomy and aux clearance 4AC and 12 Taxol chemo and 25 radiation compleated in Nov2017. Now I found a lump in my other breast (right) and it is sore just…
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Porta cath
Hi everyone l have such bad veins . I am going to get a porta Cath next week. Chemo starts on the 19 th of Feb . I’m getting anxious . There is so much info for me to remember. Dreading side effects of chemo . I guess l have to be glad that l am getting help in stopping the cancer from coming back . Feeling anxious today .…
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Online video information session now available on website
Hi everyone, Our inaugural online video information session for those recently diagnosed with breast cancer was a huge success on Wednesday night with over 100 people participating. The session provided practical tips to help you through this time and guidance on how to make the treatment decisions that are best for you.…
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New video resource for parents diagnosed with cancer being trialled
Hi all, A few months ago, I posted about a new video resource the Royal Women's Hospital has developed to support parents with cancer to communicate with their children about cancer. The Royal Women’s Hospital is seeking to test this new resource and is recruiting adults from across Australia who are receiving cancer…
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INF DUCT CA LNODE AXILLA
HI LADIES i was dx yesterday with infiltrative ductal carcinoma left axilla w no lump yet found in left breast under us. Having all the tests etc next tues. I am scared out of my mind last night was so bad I was shaking like a leaf all night imagining how long I have left and feeling pains everywhere thinking it’s all…
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Discussion & tips
hello fellow peeps, I am a kick ass 34 yo woman who was diagnosed June 7th with stage 2 BC in my left breast & lyphnodes. I’ve had a double mastectomy June 18th and now I’m awaiting to have IVF then Chemo, hormone and radiation therapy. Im healing well, had my first infill into my expanders and basically feel like things…
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Confused, no reaction
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with DCIS about a week ago, and I am not really feeling anything at all. No tears, no fear, nothing. What is wrong with me? I have three adult sons, each took the news in a fairly lowkey way, no panic. I retired a year ago, looking forward to doing all sorts of things in our own time. In that…
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Quality of Life or Quantity they asked me?
Hi all, I was quite set back by a hospital staff member calling me this morning to ask me some important questions regarding my three appointments at hospital tomorrow. First one 11am Radiation Dept. Next 2.45pm Post Op. my surgeon then again 4pm back at Radiation DeptI was first diagnosed in 2014, then again February 2018…
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Chemo first vs surgery query
morning all, i hope you are all good
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Further diagnosis details following surgeon meeting - gd 2-3 DCIS/IDC
So met the surgeon today and have a bit more of a clearer diagnosis.. Not given me a stage as I have to have CT scan and bone scan Wednesday and blood tests to check it’s not spread past lymph nodes ( another anxious wait where every ache I’m convinced the worst) But it’s a 3.5cm lump on ultrasound but surgeon says around…
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Phyllodes Tumour
Hi, Im working my way through this breast issue of mine and would absolutely love some advice in regards to phyllodes tumours and also what questions I should ask the surgeon when I see them. The GP told me that when I have the mass removed then they can tell me for sure if there is malignancy there. Is that right? Love…
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Biopsy
Had my Biopsy today. I was sad that it wasnt a fluid filled cyst, it didnt deflate with the needle , was really hoping it was. They took 5 samples. The local and procedure didnt hurt at all, I was surprised and relieved as I have had so many biopsies of my gynae bits and they are horrendous. Its starting to really hurt now…
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Rapid mass growth no diagnosis yet
Hi All, I am totally new to this group and would really appreciate your experience. I am 40 this year, small 5mm breast lump identified in left breast last year. Rechecked this week and its grown to 17mm in just over 6 months. Its so deep i cant feel it. I intially went for issues with my right breast. I Had an ultrasound…