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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…
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Triple Negative diagnosis
I was given the news of triple negative breast cancer yesterday. My tumour was successfully removed with clear margins (1.1cm size tumor), however one lymph was affected (result of sentinel node biopsy). Going back to hospital next week for further axillary lymph surgery. It's been a hellish fortnight since my GP referred…
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Auxiliary Clearance
Hi beautiful people. So I am a new too this awesome support group. I was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer and within two weeks of been diagnosed I had it removed and was larger than what the scan showed. Also had two lympnodes removed. I had a drain in for five days and was recently removed but since then I have…
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Scared and confused
Hi my name is Helen. I was recently diagnosed with a Grade 2 lobular cancer on my left breast. Sentinel node biopsy confirmed 1 node was involved and tumour size was 12.7cms at time of surgery. So disappointed because neither scan, or ultrasound picked up the size. Just had double mastectomy and auxiliary clearance came…
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Life is a Team Effort
Left mastectomy 13/3 with 1 sentinel node biopsy. Home now recovering. My biggest worry now is prognosis next week. 1 tumour was estrogen+'ve and progesterone+'ve. The other possibly benign. Through other recent health issues (reversed Type 2 Diabetes) I have become deeply distrustful of western medicine. Cycling through…