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Only just beginning...decisions & choices!
Hi everyone, I am 59 yr old grandmother of 11, my heart goes out to all the mums going through cancer whilst having to care for young children, I truly feel for all of you. I was just diagnosed 23 September, & that knocked my socks off! I had invasive ductile carcinoma 7mm found during yearly mammogram. I wanted bi lateral…
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newly diagnosed
Hi, I just wanted to introduce myself. I'm a 37 yr old mother of 2 beautiful children, a 9 yr old daughter and a 6 yr old son. On 30th July I was diagnosed with breast cancer. Initially my head was spinning and I was more emotional than I ever have been (including pregnancy) but after speaking to my breast care nurse I…
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Introduction
Hi every one. I'm Sandra and have been diagnosed with DCIS in June. It cut the story short I had a partial mastectomy in July and I am lining up for a full mastectomy and immediate reconstruction on the 23 rd of this month. I'm in a bit of a mess. I think I have been refusing to really face things until now and the anxiety…
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Trying to stay positive
Hi, This is my first venture in the world of blogging. I was first diagnosed with breast cancer 16 years ago. I was 38 years old. I had a lumpectomy to my right breast followed by radio therapy. I declined chemo as it was early detection and all the lymph nodes removed were clear. Following a recent routine mamnmogram a…
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Hi this is my first post
Hi there, My name is Amy and I am 37yrs old with 2 beautiful little girls 2 & 4 (an a very supportive husband). I am from Adelaide. I was just diagnosed with breast cancer last week and am having a mastectomy this friday. I have a total of 4 cancerous lesions in the R breast. Initially, I thought i had a blocked duct or…
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New member
Hi all, my name is Nicole and I am 26 years of age. I was diagnosed with early breast cancer this month and I am hoping to find a network and support group. I tried it join this group but my access was denied. Would love to be able to join and meet some people. Thanks
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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…