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Just home from hospital after L breast resection
Hi I am also a newbie -another 1 in 8 statistic in Australia. A breast abnormality was detected during my routine mammogram. The scanner said good luck! to me as I left which I thought was odd. Sure enough 3 weeks later I was recalled for repeat scans and biopsy. Two days later I was told my biopsy showed Invasive Ductal…
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diagnosed with breast cancer and pregnant
This discussion was created from comments split from: Newly Diagnosed.
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Newly Diagnosed also have BRCA2 Gene
Hi, Sorry I'm a newbie, apologies if I'm posting this in the wrong section. I have just been diagnosed with DCIS. Had a lumpectomy 1 week ago and will get results tomorrow. They have said if it's nothing worse will be followed by a course of radiation. Although - everything appears different for me because I have the…
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the how to post for newbies
http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/profile/Janice amy hi Janice amy Below are a couple of links to help you find your way around the forum and also how to find a breast care nurse and how to order a MY journey Kit if you haven't got one yet. It can be a a whirlwind when we first get a diagnosed.... Breathe and take it one…
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So Sad
Yep I have cancer too. Great! Don't know how to use this website, I don't have time for this. I find myself sitting here. Been crying for a couple of hours now. I shouldn't be because they are so many more of you who are much worse. To put it simply, I have had the ugly bit removed and node biopsy. Wanting for the test…
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IDC, 30 years old, BRCA1
Hi, My name is Steph. I’m 30 years old. I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer (IDC). I also have BRCA1 gene mutation. i have had sentinel node biopsy which came back clear (3 lymph nodes taken). this coming Tuesday 10th of April I will be under going a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction…
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VERY newly diagnosed Mucinous breast cancer
I found out less than 2 days ago that I have the relatively rare mucinous breast cancer, 3cm in size in one breast... what a shock, and am just starting my journey. I have been reading up on breast cancer types, surgeries, treatments etc., online and in medical journals and wanted to connect with other people who are happy…
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New video resource for parents diagnosed with cancer being trialled
Hi all, The Royal Women’s Hospital has developed a new video resource designed 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 treatment with a view to…
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No support from my son/single Mum
So I will be starting my chemo on 28th April and today I had my first little minor moment, of OMG it really is going too be happening. I have been extremely strong and positive since I was diagnosed back on the 15th February, however today I got bit teary... My son is nearly 20 yrs of age and I have been raising him on my…
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Another newbie here - going through the process! and travel plans??
I’m sure life likes to create a few bumps to see how you cope! This one can be my last!! So 48 and had a routine mammogram and ultrasound on 9/3/18 - only booked day prior after having referral a few weeks, more concerned with my B12 deficiency. Had biopsies same afternoon and long wait for results until late following…
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Uncertain diagnosis
hello. I have been diagnosed with cancer, but they are taking what feels like an eternity to determine the type of cancer (most likely breast). This is the timeline of my lump.Wed 21 Feb 2018 - found lump underarm Thurs 1 March 2018 - Had lump examined by GP. Referred for ultrasound with FNA/mammogram if warranted. But…
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Starting my Journey
I an a 59 year old married mother of 3 adult sons. Mammogram 22/3, biopsy 23/3 , results (shit) 26/3,next apt at Breast Clinic 4/4 hopefully to find out the plan! GP thinks lumpectomy, radiation , then follow up drugs . Sounds simple ! Not ! Results were Invasive ductal carcinoma (est grade 2) with in situ ductal carcinoma…
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Triple positive?
So I has 2 tumours, one triple positive and the other double positive. No spread to node. Now to wait to see Oncologist.
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Adelaide Breast Cancer Friendship Group
Have you heard about the Adelaide Breast Cancer Friendship Group Chat Room on Facebook? We are a member group of Breast Cancer Network Australia :) The Chat Room is run by the Adelaide Breast Cancer Friendship Group and is only for women who have been diagnosed with either early or secondary breast cancer (no friends or…
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First onco appointment...PET scan?
Hi all, I'm newly diagnosed with TNBC. I have my first onco appointment in a fortnight (after axillary node surgery). What questions should I be asking my onco at the first appointment? My tumor was 1.1cm with, at this stage, one node affected. My CT Body Scan and Bone Density scan were both clear a fortnight ago. I'm…