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Emotions and costs of BC
Since the initial shock of diagnosis I have had so many emotions and many new ones and unfortunately many old ones. Something that has bothered me from Day one is the feeling that we, newly diagnosed breast cancer patients, are being preyed upon somewhat. For me, at the news that I had invasive Breast cancer I presumed Id…
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Very worried lump close to scar of mastectomy
HiHi all I had left breast removed February this yr 2017 and last chemo this friday was putting alovera on scar this morning and for lump near just the edge scar from breast mastectomy I still have lymph nodes they were clear very worried anyond had similar experience
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Only two weeks into the journey
Hello ladies, I had tests (mammograms, ultrasound, core & FNA biopsies) last Thursday week & got my results on Tuesday 11/04/17, so very newly diagnosed. From what was going on & reactions, things that were said i guess I just knew. So by the time I got my results, I had started my journey to acceptance. Everything is no…
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Newly diagnosed
hi everyone I was diagnosed just before Xmas 2016 and had surgery x 2 and radiotherapy x 16 which I finished 7 weeks ago. I've managed to work with the exception of some time off post surgery for axillary dissection. . I'm a hard worker and keen cyclist and have been very surprised at how much more difficult working and…
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To Chemo or not to Chemo
Hi, recently diagnosed with early BC through a routine mammogram, original thoughts were DCIS but turned out to be Invasive cancer. I had the tumour removed 4 weeks ago and it turned out to be a lot bigger than expected at 35mm (mammogram estimated 15mm), there was no evidence of cancer in the lymph nodes. As the tumour…
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Trial - early breast cancer
http://www.heraldsun.com.au/news/victoria/breast-cancer-treatment-single-dose-of-radiation-replaces-daily-treatment-in-medical-trial/news-story/ec96cb76954e1a4c032774d0f9f0490a I just saw this story promoted for the evening news! If the above link doesn't open then google "Breast cancer treatment: Single dose of radiation…
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ALKALINE diet - trendy or good for us. & Immune treatment working?
Since diagnosis Ive been researching for CURES, diets, helpful hints, other people's experiences and feel a bit confused. One particular trend I keep hearing about and now reading about is the alkaline diet and the acidic. According to many sites and books and from people cancer cannot live in an alkaline body and thrives…
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Chemo - New Member Redflower posted this on Activity page...
@redflower Hi I am new to this..I am 41 married 19 years and have 2 kids. 14 yr old son and 12 year old daughter. got diagnosed 3 weeks ago have had lump and 2 nodes removed which were clear. phew the next week i had my portacath(?) put in.. which i am yet to name..annoying painful buggar comes to mind at the moment. i…
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Meeting with Specialists Initially
Hello, My name is Jen, 29, married, no kids. On Friday 21st April I had scans for a lump in the right breast. On Monday 24th April, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in the right breast, left breast and right armpit lymph nodes. I saw the surgeon specialist on Wednesday 26th who has recommended a double mastectomy to take…
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Affects after mastectomy. What's normal?
Hi, so I was diagnose almost 8wks ago but had my mastectomy 4wks ago today. I had issue s with my wound (skin dying and going black) it said gotten better and I didn't need to go back under like they first thought which I saw great. However I still don't have full movement of my arm (I had lymph nodes removed also) I still…
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Double mastectomy - words I never thought I would hear or say.....
HI, My name is Sally and I have been recently looking around this site and finally feel ready to post... Next Friday 21st April I am booked in for a double mastectomy and immediate reconstruction, plus sentinel node biopsy following my DCIS diagnosis on 31st march. I am absolutely terrified of the post op pain and…
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very very newbie - Im good.. or am i?
so im new to a diagnosis of breast cancer- i am single with 2 children recently left home- Right from the get go 4 weeks ago i thought there were issues- with country living i have had bumps and thumps to my boobs - horses, cattle drenching- kids jumping up etc etc- despite being on the small size- when i felt a lump (not…
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So this happened today!! Another option for coping with hair loss
So I went and had my final shave today because my head was patchy and then went to my local market in Port Douglas and got this done. I LOVE IT! Henna tattoo lasts for 10-14 days depending on how often you get it wet and how long you leave it in to dry for.
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Moved: Neally finished chemotherapy is it normal to be scared of treatment ending
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Hair loss question
interesting that we value our hair as part of who we are, and loss effects our self esteem, it is reassuring to know you are not alone and others are supportive, it is like belonging to a club and signals you are not alone. The cancer centre certainly becomes home and supportive staff and other patients help you get…