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How do people adjust ???
Hi everyone I need to talk about returning to work for a quick minute. To give you some background...last October, I was to start a new job but the week I was notified I got the job, was also the week I was diagnosed with bc. I did not even start until mid-May and it's been pretty full on. I'm having some difficulty…
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very early diagnosis
I was diagnosed with early breast cancer on the 13th July 2012. I had an operation to remove the lump and one lymph node. everything seemed positive, the lump was small, no history in the family and I found it myself. The lymph node came back positive to everyone surprise, so my surgeon arranged for a second operation to…
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FIRST BLOG
Hi all...really don't know wat to say...the last 3/4 weeks have been a blur - from diagnosis to masectomy and home again....back to see surgeon 2moro for patho results....scared stiff...Hubbie Greg has been WONDERFUL - taking me back to hospital for drain checks, cooking, cleaning and just being there wen i need a cry.…
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Welcome! Previous Fundraisers you've attended.
Hi there Welcome and thanks for stopping by! I do hope you will join our Group and participate in our first discussion. From time to time I will pose a question to all members to stimulate some thinking or ideas that is relevant to the group. So the first discussion I'd like to open is about "Previous Fundraising Events…
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Just diagnosed
Today is Friday 3 August 2012. At 5.15pm I received news my breast biopsy has been diagnosed as cancer. Can't see my GP until Monday. Feeling isolated.
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Newbie
Hello everyone :)I'm new to this blogging thing so I hope I get it right.I'm starting 5 weeks of radiotheraphy on Tues,hope it won't be as bad as chemo was. I'm looking for some new friends,to share this roller coaster ride that is our life at the moment :)
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New diagnosis
Hello, I have just been diagnoses with breast cancer. It is still like a dream, where I am in it but not taking part. This is my own worst nightmare, as I am a trained oncology nurse myself. I found a lump in my armpit a while ago. I had a very bad tooth infection when the limp showed, so everyone was thinking that was…
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I have just been diagnosed
Hello everyone! am new to this site.... and new to this blogging... I am 41 years old with a new granddaughter due any day now! Think i may be in some denial that all of this is happening and really dont know what i am in for... found this site helpful as i spent all night on google finding out what a biopsy is, different…
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Starting Treatment
Hi All, I am about to start Radiation Therapy on Monday 18/6/12 at Macquarie University Hospital, with Professor John Boyages. I will be staying at the Robert Menzies College. I was wondering if anyone has stayed there? things to do in the area? hints to make my stay enjoyable? I am having the relatively new 3 week…
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Advice for the newly diagnosed
Hi all, Just going through the current posts, and 1 recurring theme pops out at me for all the people out there that have just been diagnosed. I also remember how I felt, and as a cancer nurse AND cancer patient i thought I might post some tips. For all the other "old hats" Feel free to add anything :) 1) take a deep…
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Newbie - My Story
I found a lump (unusually my lump/ cancer was under my nipple at the 6 o'clock position) in October (after my very light 6yr old (wears size 2-4 clothes) neice jumped on my breast while I was lying down, leaving me in AGONY) and then checking my breast and finding a SMALL lump, maybe about the size of a pea, and noticing a…
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Lotus17
Hi this is my first BYO at blogging. I was diagnosed with BC while in Geelong for the birth of my grandchild. He arrived 14 April and I was diagnosed 24 April. It should have been the most exciting time of my life, instead i couldn't wait to get back home to Brisbane. Things have moved really quickly since arriving home. I…
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Operation Fears
Hi, I am new to this site,I was diagonoised in Feb this year with Inflammatory breast cancer. Big shock, so lucky to have lots of support although sometimes I still feel so alone in this. I have had three rounds of chemo. Am booked in to have mascetomy 1st May. Starting to freak pout a little as the time gets closer. Going…
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Just joined the group
I just joined the group. Not sure if I actually qualify or not, not sure if I am classed as a "Young Woman" affected by breast cancer or not. I was diagnosed last December 22/12/11, at the age of 40 yrs old and just turned 41 yrs old (10 days ago). If I am in the wrong goup, then PLEASE let me know and I will join another.…
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Newbie
Hi girls, I am new to this website and although I am still waiting for my biopsy to come back I have been told to prepare as I will be seeing a surgeon on Friday. I am only 37 with three small children (7, 4 and 1) I am beside myself with worry. Any help and support would be greatly appreciated. Joanne