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Perth system
Hello I'm wondering about the public system in Perth. A friends sister was diagnosed with Stage 3 last Friday and is waiting to hear today from the hospital for an appointment. Does this sound right? Can anyone tell me how this should happen and timeframes? thanks Tess -
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Waiting for oncologist ??
Hi there, I was diagnosed with breast cancer 5 weeks ago. I am now 4 weeks post surgery after a lumpectomy. I had a grade 2 invasive ductal carcinoma. My specialist informed me last Thursday that I will definitely require radiation and hormone therapy, however chemo is still undecided as I am borderline but it is likely to…
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Stages of Cancer ... just found out ... what does this really mean?
I suddenly feel like I have just been newly diagnosed again. Since original diagnosis in June I was told I had 'early cancer' - ER neg, PR neg and HER2 pos, grade three. Had the lumpectomy and all lymph nodes in right arm removed. I was under the misapprehension that I didn't have a stage, just a grade as this was 'early…
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Scared of double mastectomy
I am 29 years old, diagnosed with one Stage 2 Invasive Carcinoma in my right breast only 2 months ago. It was a triple negative tumour for which I have a lumpectomy. I am 3 chemo treatments through and 3 more to go. I have also been told I have the BRCA1 genetic abnormality and will be going through a preventative double…
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Just diagnosed
Hi I've just received results for core need biopsy (DCIS intermediate grade) and am seeing a breast surgeon later this week. It's a lonely and daunting time and I thank the ladies on here for your advice and knowledge. Obviously from reading posts on this forum I understand that the next (surgical biopsy) might show a…
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Dilemma over treatment options
I was diagnosed with DCIS 3 weeks ago. I'm in my 40s.. My immediate thoughts were to have a Bilateral Mastectomy and reconstruction. I have a strong family history of breast cancer (my mom and sister both were diasgnosed with IBC in their 40s). My surgeon said my DCIS was at a very early stage and non-invasive. I was…
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Nodes
Good morning ladies, Seeking some clarity! What is a micro met in a node? Does this mean the node is positive? From the papers I have read the jury is out and the medical fraternity have differing opinions... Thoughts? x
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Chemo first
Hi all, Newly diagnosed...was it just last week? Feels like a lifetime ago. My surgeon has recommended chemo before surgery. Something I wasn’t expecting. I’d done all my research on breast cancer surgery and now feeling a bit adrift. I’d love to hear from anyone out there who went through chemo before surgery. Can’t quite…
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Did Not See This Coming
Hi All, I have been diagnosed with Stage 2 BC a few days ago. I am a pre-menopausal 46 year old. I am currently the fittest and (I thought) healthiest in my whole life, so this has floored me. I am still telling this story like it is someone else's. I go for a consult with my surgeon tomorrow. Is it stupid to think that…
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Lumpectomy vs mastectomy, immediate vs delayed reconstruction
This is my first post here on the BCNA onlinenetwork. I felt a lump 3 weeks ago, mammogram/US followed by core biopsy and breast MRI... now confirmed invasive ductal carcinoma with a size of 36x29x19mm... still have thousands of emotions going through my mind... been healthy all my life up to now and never thought it would…
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This can't be happening to me!!!
Hi to all you amazing people, my name is Kerry and 2 weeks ago today I was diagnosed with BC. I've been hoping that this is a really bad dream but alas it isn't. I have kept working but every day has been a struggle - every minute feels like an hour. My days are long but the nights are longer I have had little sleep
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Newbie
Hi I'm 52 and have just been diagnosed with Stage 1, Grade 2, Invasive Carcinoma (13mm mass) in my right breast. I've cared for many relatives experiencing cancer including my mum, both of my husbands parents as well as my husband. I have volunteered with the cancer council helping other families trying to care for their…
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What now
Hi, i just joined this website but I'm new to this whole thing and still in shock.all I've been told so far is sorry its bad news you've got cancer . That was a week ago so the anxiety is starting to take over. i did have symptoms my breast swelled up overnight and started leaking the doctor and i just thought it was an…
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I'm Done!!
Good Evening Ladies! Just sitting here, typing away on what is to be the night before my last Herceptin treatment tomorrow and marvelling at the fact that I have finally reached what seemed to be an unattainable horizon 15 months ago. And my god, what a long haul it's been...4 cycles of FEC, 12 weeks of…
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Experiences with Docetaxel, Herceptin, and Perjeta
Hello ladies I am newly diagnosed with stage II, HER2 pos, E/P receptor neg breast cancer. I have been reading your posts this week and feel very comforted by the great combination of information and support. The process has been very confronting for me, but the kindness of others that I have experienced along the crazy…