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Need help
Hi everyone :) I am a new member and a new breast cancer sufferer I am so confused, my head is in turmoil and not sure what to do. I am 41yrs old and was diagnosed with High Grade Invasive Ductal Carcinoma In-Situ on the 26th of August 2014 I'm not sure how I missed it but my left breast has a lump -4cm- I have a strong…
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New member
Hello, I'm Nicole, I'm 27 years old and I have just been diagnosed with early breast cancer, I have a strong family history of the disease and looking for a support group. I'm feeling pretty scared and anxious at the moment.
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My Spidey Senses Are Tingling
So off I went to QScan today to have the pleasure of being injected with radioactive tracer before I have my surgery in the morning. The procedure wasn't particularly unpleasant. Four injections around the lump. Having to massage by boob for 15 minutes after the injections was rather tedious. The machine that took the…
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Newly diagnosed
Hi everyone, I found out this afternoon I have breast cancer. I don't really know much or remember much from the phone call with my Doctor. All I know is I am lucky - all I remember is the words 'we got it early'. I am in total shock! I found this website and immediately felt some comfort and strength from reading your…
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New Member
Hi everyone, Thanks for having me in your group. This is my story. I was diagnosed in the 8th Feb 2013 at the age of 38. I have a husband and two children aged 15 and 12. I'm a nursing student and currently living north of Brisbane. I felt a lump and went to the GP for advice, that's when the roller coaster started. The…
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Just Diagnosed
I have just been diagnosed and have seen my surgeon. I have been referred to a plastics surgeon and I am currently weighing up whether to go down the reco path using trans flap from the tummy. Based on the research it looks like a major op with considerable rehab time. I am a very active person and I wonder whether the…
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I am new to this
I am new to all this, having been diagnosed on 11 August 2014 and having my first surgery on 21 August 2014. I have already been told that I will be having another surgery as the nodes that were removed are 'sticky'. I don't know how this is going to progress and what to expect. I have been told it is an emotional roller…
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New to TNBC
Hi Everyone, Just a quick hi to everyone and to introduce myself. I am 34 and I was recently diagnosed with TNBC. I have had a lumpectomy and I am about to start 6 months of chemo. I finished an ivf cycle but unfortunately it wasn't successful. I am lucky to already have a little man who is about to turn 3 but I wanted to…
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Cancer in BOTH breasts !
It's been 2 weeks and 2 days since my surgery and now that I have a clear picture of what I had and where I'm going, I can share with you all. Reminder :- I was diagnosed on 27 June 2014 with "Invasive Lobular Carcinoma with focal areas of LCIS Left Breast". I elected to have a Bilateral Mastectomy (because I wanted…
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Irony and Meaning
Hi Everyone, I'm 42 and was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer just 2 months ago. The irony is that I was planning for a 6 month sabbatical to travel and slow down my hectic life with my partner of 14 years. I guess I'm getting the 6 months off but now under very different circumstances. I'm determined to find some…
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New Diagnosis
Hi ladies, My name is Jo and I'm 44 years old and it's been just over 6 weeks since my diagnosis with invasive ductal carcinoma. When I first went to my GP, I had no idea that my life was going to be turned upside down for the second time this year. My sister had passed away only the month before on the 7th of May…
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hi and thank you
Just received a lovely welcome to this group from Mich x I feel supported already and better than when I wrote the 'about me' profile info I'll copy below. Thanks for having me and love and hugs to you all. Lazy copy and paste info about me: All I know so far is that it's a small (15 x 12 x 14mm), early, left breast cancer…
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Recently diagnosed
Hi my name is Janelle and I have recently been diagnosed with invasive lobular cancer. I have just undergone a lumpectomy and partial lymph node removal. All of my tests have come back with clear indicators but my dr wants to complete a mastectomy. I don't understand the need for this as the pathology is clear. I am also…
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New member
Hi, I posted into the Breast Reconstruction group tonight and looked further around the BCNA site and have come across this group. I live in Mordialloc and had no idea there was a Bayside group, I would love to join and meet other women going through this journey . I see there is a meeting/get together in August would it…
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Hello
Hello All, I was diagnosed with stage 2/3 breast cancer last Tuesday, seeking a local support group. Happy Easter! Cheers Sadna