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Weird taste during radtiotherapy
So, I have had 2 radiotherapy treatments on my left breast so far. I sense a weird taste in my mouth during the treatment. Can this happen or is it my anxiety playing tricks on me?
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Ready to kick cancers butt!
I was recently diagnosed. I went for my first ever mammogram back in March. I received a call back as they found some dense tissue. Another mammogram, an ultrasound and a biopsy followed. I honestly never thought I would be a statistic, but here we are. I am going in for my surgery tomorrow. Feeling a little nervous but as…
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First Paclitaxel
Hello Folks! I have my first chemo this Wednesday and I am so in my head about it. What was your first infusion of Paclitaxel like both physically, environmentally and mentally? I know we are all different but gathering information is calming for me.
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Arimidex (Anastrozole) - Sleeping better!
Moderator moved @swerks comment to new discussion post in Newly Diagnosed: swerks Member Posts: 1 ✭May 1 My Oncologist put me on Arimidex (Anastrozole). I too was super anxious and scared, especially with the 4 page side effects handout that came with the script. 8 months later, nothing! And added bonus, I’m sleeping so…
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Just starting chemo stage
I would like to join the discussion. A little about myself, I am now 64yo. I was diagnosed with mixed invasive ductal & lobular Stage 3A breast cancer. Positive to both oestrogen and progesterone. This was picked up in a routine mammogram in November 2023. I had missed my scheduled date to book in by 2 months, so I…
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Peter Mac Radiotherapy Experience
I would like to know if anyone has had radiotherapy at Peter Mac and what their experience was. Did you have the tattoo less treatment?
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Cold Sores and Chemo
Hello Folks, I'm wondering how people who are prone to cold sores have fared during chemo. I start chemo next week and have problems with cold sores when I'm stressed. Chemo is guaranteed to be a stressor so can anyone tell me how they dealt with them? In the past if I got a bad run of them I'd take Famciclovir but not…
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Shocked!
I found a lump in my right breast and thought it was just a cyst. Off to the doctor and the blighter was gone but she sent me off for Mammogram and Ultrasound, just to be sure. I was called back the next day for a FNB and was told when I was laying on the bed 'your journey has begun". To say I was shocked is an…
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My journey starts today.
I am so glad I found this group today and already reading everyone's stories gives me so much comfort I have somewhere to go when lonely. I find online chats good for me and maybe I might make some new friends to talk to and do things with. I live in postcode 3201 Melbourne. Nights already hard when partner is sleeping. I…
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Sharp pain in breast
I'm 2 years since BC just had Radiation therapy and on hormone tablet been doing well. But for the last 2 months getting a sharp pain in my bad boob usually wheni turn to wipe my behind. Do others get pain still in breast 2 years down the track??
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Zoladex covered by PBS?
This Wednesday I will be seeing a new oncologist for a second opinion. My initial oncologist recommended Zoladex and Aromasin as part of my hormone treatment. Im researching all I can before my appointment this Wednesday, is there guidelines or restrictions on the PBS cover for these drugs? I have "Googled" as much as I…
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How to find a good medical team? (Brisbane / Gold Coast)
hi all - my partner has just been diagnosed with BC, it's very early days and we don't have a lot of information yet, but are wondering what to do about finding a good Dr (and possibly surgeon if it comes to that). We live in regional SE Qld, and my partner will most likely be seeking treatment in Brisbane or the Gold…
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Newly diagnosed with triple negative.
Hi everyone, Wish I wasn't here but glad I'm not alone. I'm 49yo and diagnosed yesterday with triple negative invasive ductal cancer with lymph node involvement. I had positive biopsies last week but got the full breakdown when I met with my surgeon yesterday. I had all my scans this afternoon and now I wait I guess until…
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Questions for the Doc
What a whirlwind! Recently diagnosed ILC and have an appt today to find out treatment plan. Any recommendations for great questions I should ask the Doc?
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Newly diagnosed triple negative, but not new to cancer
Hello I am 56 years old and recently diagnosed with triple negative. I had breast cancer 13 years ago with a lumpectomy chemo followed by radiotherapy. Total shock to be diagnosed again but a different cancer and same breast. I'm having surgery and reconstruction and chemotherapy again, can't have radiotherapy in same…