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Newbie
Hi ladies, I am a 31 year old who was diagnosed with a 12mm invasive ductal carcinoma back in Jan 12, I have undergone a masectomy to have my left breast removed and am taking Zolodex for 5 years. I was told I needed to have 4 months of chemo but underwent a test in America called Oncotype DX (costs a small fortune but is…
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Newbie here
Hi I have been lurking here for a couple of weeks now and have really enjoyed reading all the posts.... I am 50 and was diagnosed with breast cancer on the 18th dec...its been a bit of a wait over the Christmas break for the journey to begin, but have spent this time drinking wonderful green smoothies/juices and taking…
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Hi everyone
Hi, I was just diagnosed with IBC 3 weeks ago which came as a bit of a shock to me as there is no breast cancer in my family. I am 42 yo mum who is married and has already undergone 1 lot of chemo and is due for the next one next Friday. I have just started to notice my hair is slowly coming out today this has come as a…
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My First Post
Hello I am new to this site. I was officially diagnosed with breast cancer on the 10/12/2013 and what a rollercoaster ride it has been since then, not only for me but for my friends and family also. I am having 4 lots of AC chemo and then 12 lots of taxol. Hopefully after that, the cancer lump will have shrunk and then I…
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Just diagnosed
Just diagnosed this week, everything happening very quickly. Surgery happening on Tuesday, feeling very apprehensive of the pathology results but taking one step at a time..
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Newbie
Hi Ladies, My name is Wendy and I am just recently diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. So this is all very new to me. I seem to be handling the news well, which is surprising everyone around me. I am in preparation mode and like 'lets get on with what needs to be done'. Maybe I will fall into a heap later on. I spoke…
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1st time here
First experience with breast cancer - one of the few that don't run in our family! But not my first experience with cancer. I had a brain tumour removed in 2002. That was at least benign - but it didn't mean it got forgotten about either. Got to the 10 year mark and MRI showed possible recurrence. Now looking like it was…
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Introducing me
Hi ladies, I've was diagnosed with early breast cancer on 5th November, and I'm still reeling with the shock. I guess we all feel that it couldn't happen to us and when it does, it's so hard to accept. Since then I've felt like I'm having a very long nightmare and I'm still waiting to wake up. I've gone through all the…
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Hi Guys
Just a quick intro about me. I have only just been diagnosed with breast cancer. I found out on the 31st of July 2013 at 31 years of age. Last week I had a lumpectomy and tomorrow I find out what I'm looking at. I would love any advice anyone could give me on how to help young children cope with this life changing event. I…
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Pre surgery hello
Hello sisters, I have joined the club. I'm 48, single mum of three, one at uni, VCE and 14yr old at home. Ex around the corner has them for a couple of nights this week so I can study. Very lucky to have him close by. I'm supposed to be swotting up for three psychology exams this week, but I keep popping in and checking…
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Newbie
Hi Everyone Well found out on the 17th Oct i have breast cancer!! I still waiting for specialist appointment on the 7th Nov to find out more information. Would like to hear from anyone who just wants to chat or has some advice. Regards Kaye
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New Diagnosis
Hi I am Mandy and I was given the diagnosis of Breast Cancer yesterday afternoon. I am 44 and have two children 17 and 13. The lump was found on routine mammogram and confirmed as Invasive Ductal Carcinoma on biopsy. It is 14mm in size and initial ultrasound suggests localised. I am petrified of what is coming. I am…
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New member
I was diagnosed with breast cancer 12NOV. I am new to this subject.
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Lumps & Bumps
Lumps & Bumps, It's a horrifying shock when you first discover one in your own body. You never in your life think seriously that you would become a victim to this word "cancer" that is so commonly talked about and is a curing right here in our own backyards. They say in 10 years there will be an increase of 15% of people…
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Newly diagnosed
I just want to express how extremely diss appointed I am with the Gold Coast HOspital. I was diagnosed last week with a recommendation I have surgery within 4 weeks. My GP phoned the hospital was was told what to do in order for a speedy process if my urgent referral . two days later I phoned the bookings and referral…