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Newly diagnosed
Hi, I found out yesterday i have early stage breast cancer and i have been referred to Gold Coast Hospital. I was told by my doctor that the public system is very good and as my referral is urgent i should be seen asap. I phoned the hospital today who advised they are taking at least a week to process the referrals and it…
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Newbie
Got my TNBC result yesterday and joined this group today. Had a partial L breast masectomy and sentinel node biopsy (2 nodes removed) on 22/8 as had 9mm tumour (Grade 3)..Op results show clear margins and nodes. Still on leave from work but will be returning shortly. Meeting with oncologist shortly to discuss chemo so…
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Ist Timer
Hi all, Very new to this unfortunatley I have been diagnosed with secondary BC without any preliminaries with early BC. I have bone mets which i thought was musco sleletal issues from a fall off a horse, I am 47 with an 8 year old girl and terrified. I have started hormone therapy to starve my cancer and doctor says this…
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New to the group
I'm new to this group. Really would like to meet someone in the Mackay area.
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Tattoo
HI Ladies, well today I went and did something special just for me. I am now the proud owner of a pink ribbon tattoo in my left wrist. Yesterday I was off having blood tests done (as you do) and I suddenly thought, I hate having needles what the heck am I thinking getting a tattoo, thats lots of needles! Anyway I was brave…
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All of the above
Hello Ladies, I don't know how to describe my feelings right now: Angry? Depressed? Disappointed? Lonely? Scared? Confused? Sad? Maybe all of the above. But mostly scared, becasue I have no friends or family members to help me or support me. I just cry every day when I am alone, and pray to be able to take care of my 9…
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High Tea Fundraiser
Hi Ladies, I am having a High Tea Fundraiser with all proceeds going to BCNA. I would love it if some of you could make it, I would love the people to meet Brerast Cancer survivors. Details are all below. High Tea Fundraiser $20 donation on entry Silent auctions through out the afternoon. Where: 11 Garnet Close Skye When:…
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Saying Hi
Newly diagnosed with early breast cancer two weeks ago. Looking forward to chatting with others as I get on this rollercoaster.
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my name is michele
hi my name is michele im 44 years young i have 3 kids boy 18 and identical twin girls 17,,,,and a beautiful loving hudband... im a lucky girl... last thursday i had two tumors removed and only 1 node. recoveing well,,,, have had good days and teary days but all in all very positive, the support is amazing im feeling so…
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hello - newby here :)
Hi all. Im a 42 year old mum with 2 teenage sons, married for 20 years. I had a routine mammogram which showed a mass in my right breast. I had no symptoms or felt no lump, I did the scan just because I could, and thank goodness I did. I It may have saved my life. I was diagnosed just over 3 weeks ago and in that time Ive…
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Newly Diagnosed
Well, this is been the strangest few weeks of my life to say the least! 24/7/13 - sore lymph nodes in left armpit 25/7/13 - felt lump in left breast 26/7/13 - GP appointment 29/7/13 - Ultrasound and mammogram and told it was very likely cancer 30/7/13 - Biopsies done on lump and lymph nodes 2/8/13 - Diagnosed with Invasive…
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Newbie
Hi all, I am new to all this so apologies if I get it wrong. I am a 41 year old mother of one and have just been Diagnosed with TNBC invasive grade three. I have had breast surgery and my ovaries removed and will start chemo on the 28th of this month. So much has happened in the last 4 weeks that it just doesn't seem real.…
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Magsblog
My name is Magalie, I am 34 and I have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer 6 months ago. Luckily I felt the lump at its early stage, it was still small and the cancer had not spread yet. But because it was quite an aggressive type of cancer and because I am still so young, I am actually going through 9 months of treatment…
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New member
Hi all, I have recently been diagnosed with ductal carcinoma I am having my Lumpectomy next wednesday. I feel overwhelmed with all the information there is to take in. I feel scared, wish I didn't have this, feel alone, but know I am not alone and will get through this. I am so glad this site is available to be able to…
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New
Hey everyone, I just wanted to introduce myself. I have secondary breast cancer. Was originally diagnosed in Sept 2006 with stage 4 BC and had chemo, mastectomy, and radiation. Then in June 2011 we found bone mets and a new primary in other breast and lymph nodes. I then had chemo and hormone therapy, (though my original…