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DCIS question: Does a core needle biopsy break the duct and cause the cancer to spread?
Last Tuesday I was diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) breast cancer in my left breast. I have had two core needle biopsies on my left and right breast. I'm still waiting for the results from the biopsy on my right breast. I have an appointment with the breast surgeon tomorrow (Monday). I'm worried that the…
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Anxiety Plus
I was diagnosed last month with a 4cm tumour in right breast after having DCIS five years ago. A Mastectomy is booked in for 14/3. A month ago I was having a breast MRI when I had a sharp pain in my right rib. Since then I have had pain/heavy feeling in rib/chest area and struggled to get a deep breath which gets worse…
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Newly Diagnosed - story so far
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Waiting for Appointment after Referral Peter Mac
Hello friends, I am newly diagnosed with invasive carcinoma found on a routine mammogram and need a lumpectomy and radiation. I have heard all the advice about not being in a big rush to cut it out asap but I'm curious how long you waited after the referral for Peter Mac? I know it's cat A for surgery (>30 day wait).…
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All the tests and scans
Hello everyone, I’m so sorry we’re all here and so grateful to have people Around to turn to. I was diagnosed yesterday after a mammogram, US and biopsy last week. I have IDC grade 2 stage 1. ER+ and PR+. Still waiting for results of HER2Today I had an MRI and CT using liquids via a cannula. Friday I have another biopsy on…
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10 years on from diagnosis
It’s been such a long time since I’ve been on this chat and tonight I’m wanting to celebrate a milestone for me and give others hope- chemotherapy is definitely a great part of why I’m still here 10 years down the track from my diagnosis of stage 3 breast cancer but it takes away so much too. I was shattered to lose my…
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Weird taste during radtiotherapy
So, I have had 2 radiotherapy treatments on my left breast so far. I sense a weird taste in my mouth during the treatment. Can this happen or is it my anxiety playing tricks on me?
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Ready to kick cancers butt!
I was recently diagnosed. I went for my first ever mammogram back in March. I received a call back as they found some dense tissue. Another mammogram, an ultrasound and a biopsy followed. I honestly never thought I would be a statistic, but here we are. I am going in for my surgery tomorrow. Feeling a little nervous but as…
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First Paclitaxel
Hello Folks! I have my first chemo this Wednesday and I am so in my head about it. What was your first infusion of Paclitaxel like both physically, environmentally and mentally? I know we are all different but gathering information is calming for me.
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Arimidex (Anastrozole) - Sleeping better!
Moderator moved @swerks comment to new discussion post in Newly Diagnosed: swerks Member Posts: 1 ✭May 1 My Oncologist put me on Arimidex (Anastrozole). I too was super anxious and scared, especially with the 4 page side effects handout that came with the script. 8 months later, nothing! And added bonus, I’m sleeping so…
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Just starting chemo stage
I would like to join the discussion. A little about myself, I am now 64yo. I was diagnosed with mixed invasive ductal & lobular Stage 3A breast cancer. Positive to both oestrogen and progesterone. This was picked up in a routine mammogram in November 2023. I had missed my scheduled date to book in by 2 months, so I…
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Peter Mac Radiotherapy Experience
I would like to know if anyone has had radiotherapy at Peter Mac and what their experience was. Did you have the tattoo less treatment?
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Cold Sores and Chemo
Hello Folks, I'm wondering how people who are prone to cold sores have fared during chemo. I start chemo next week and have problems with cold sores when I'm stressed. Chemo is guaranteed to be a stressor so can anyone tell me how they dealt with them? In the past if I got a bad run of them I'd take Famciclovir but not…
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Shocked!
I found a lump in my right breast and thought it was just a cyst. Off to the doctor and the blighter was gone but she sent me off for Mammogram and Ultrasound, just to be sure. I was called back the next day for a FNB and was told when I was laying on the bed 'your journey has begun". To say I was shocked is an…
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My journey starts today.
I am so glad I found this group today and already reading everyone's stories gives me so much comfort I have somewhere to go when lonely. I find online chats good for me and maybe I might make some new friends to talk to and do things with. I live in postcode 3201 Melbourne. Nights already hard when partner is sleeping. I…