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1st consultation
so .. here I am incidentally from being diagnosed on Friday from a full body CT scan after breaking my heel.. I'm on crutches plastered for another 4 weeks. I got the call on Friday after waiting 3 weeks.... and lost it over the phone and had to pass the phone to friend ... Anyway I'm so scared as I have no idea what…
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What to expect
So it is all new to me. Surgery Tuesday to remove the rest of my lymph nodes after 2 of my 5 sentinel node biopsy showed up as containing cancer. Now it is chemo instead of just radiotherapy. What does it all mean? Holiday booked for Bali in July. Can we go? Surgeon says hopefully. But what is the reality?
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Weird physical symptoms
Hi i had a fairly worry free diagnosis of LCIS, but my surgeon wanted to do a further open biopsy as he was unconvinced. This showed up invasive lesion that had not been found on mammogram. Surgery next Monday. since the open biopsy I have been having feelings like I am going to faint, not major, just shaky legs, going…
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Advice needed
does anyone know a really good psychologist in brisbane preferably western suburbs who knows about the issues surrounding breast cancer? TIA
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Scared
Hi guys, I was newly diagnosed in October. I am currently undergoing chemo, I have been worrying about some pain in my ribs and the Dr said for my own peace of mind he would order another ct scan to do. I already had one in November, However he doesn't think its necessary and I'm worried its all in my head. Just wondering…
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Lump found 1 month ago now removal of breast
I thought to be honest it was a cyst,,, then during the biopsy the head nurse said 'no take 2 more samples' Now i am up for a body scan to check and see if there are other spots on my lower back..... Trying to take it all in..there are 3 things that are great on me....boobs/curly long hair/personality. the last one is…
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Newish diagnosis
Found lump mid January - horrified at size, how come I didn't feel this before ? Clear mammogram last April. Biopsy etc. Confirmed triple negative, spread to lymph nodes, but bone scan and CT scan clear (phew). Small amount of research, already given that away. Referred to Peter Mac in Melbourne, so far brilliant. First…
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Mastectomy/ reconstruction for me now, it looks...
I'm 43, and went to the Breast Screening that came to town in beginning Dec last year. As thought with a little bit of BC family history (grand mother/ aunt) I would be go for routine checks every 2 years or so after 40! Lucky I did (I guess)...I hadn't felt any lump or anything. Results: 10mm cluster DCIS (intermediate).…
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Nearly 12 months on I feel an apology is in order to my sisters on this site...so it did get better
To all the newly diagnosed I just want to say hugs and more hugs we have you in our thoughts and totally understand the feelings of disbelief as we have all had them and been there.... But from my heart I want to tell you it does get better and I am so relieved it does and has for me. Looking back I certainly did not…
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Double or single mastectomy
Hi All I am about to turn 50, happy birthday me! I have just been diagnosed with breast cancer. They say a lumpectomy with radiation will do, but that is what they said to my sister and it came back big time. So to me it's a no brainer, get the whole breast off, however I am thinking why would I keep the other one??? To…
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New hobbies
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Do New Gel strips etc work?
Hi everyone....I was diagnosed with breast cancer Dec 2016.This is my first time here..had 2 rounds of chemo so far...lots of things to think about...still a long way away from my reconstruction but i am doing my budget to try and save for everything. I was wondering if anyone has tried the new gel abdo gel and strips as…
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Shock but believe I will be okay
Hi Sisters I was diagnosed Friday 13 Jan. I am fit and healthy, 49 yrs (50 in a couple of weeks) run a full Gold Coast marathon 42.2 km in July 2016 with the lump in my armpit (in lymph node). Dr said lump was due to shaving and examined my breasts before and after marathon. Finally got around to mammogram before Christmas…
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All happening too fast
Hi all, i have been reading this forum since I suspected I have BC. Yesterday my surgeon told me I have breast cancer and will require mastectomy. To be honest I don't feel anything I feel fine I just want to get over it and move on with my life. Today I am scheduled to undergo mastectomy on my left breast. I trust in god…
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When does radiation start post-op?
I have had 2 wide local excisions & 4 nodes removed following recent invasive lobular carcinoma diagnosis. Apart from usual tenderness & swelling, no complications. Last surgery was 12 days ago. Now waiting for appt with Radiation Oncologist to start radiation treatment. I booked a holiday to Darwin a year ago (soo…