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Newly Diagnosed & Struggling
Hi, I am 46 as was diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma last week with a dodgy lymph node biopsied today. It's been quite overwhelming at times, surgery later this week and my journey will begin. Unfortunately cancer is not a new journey to my family, my son was diagnosed with brain cancer less than three years ago at…
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Due to start chemo in one week
Hi All, I have only just joined BCNA yesterday and am overwhelmed by the support you all provide to each other. I have a great support network around me, but no-one really understands how I am feeling. I am due to start chemo next week, and am really crapping myself. I have spent the past 2 days trying to decide is it…
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First timer
This is my first time blogging, hopefully blogging is a word. Anyway i was diagnosed in march 13 with breast cancer, it was a huge shock as there is no history in my family and it was the last thing i expected, Breast cancer threw my world into chaos, everything from family, work and finances. I had no idea where to even…
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A little overwhelmed
Hi, This is my first blog as I have only recently been diagnosed with Breast Cancer. I am a little overwhelmed as it has all happened so quick and I am not sure if I am armed with all the information I need. Diagnosis at this stage is Infiltrating Ductal Carcinoma on my right breast. I have seen the surgeon on Monday 24/6…
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What to do?!!
Morning all! Yes should be sleeping but too much on my mind. Diagnosed approx 5 weeks ago with bc & after lots of tests, scans & angst had a lumpectomy & sentinel node biopsy last week. Great!! But no.... Need more surgery but now back to the decision of re-excision or mastectomy & to top it off found out 2 days ago am…
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Just diagnosed
Hi I've just been diagnosed with IBC and have my first chemo treatment tomorrow. Finding it all a bit daunting and feeling very alone. Just thought I would try and touch base with people who have or are going through the same thing. Would love to hear what I should expect. Thanks Jules
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New to Group
Hi everyone. This is my first post here. I have been reading a lot of your stories and it has helped to know that all the emotions I'm feeling are OK. It has been 2 weeks yesterday since I was diagnosed and it has been a whirlwind of mammogram, ultrasound, core biopsy, doctors, surgeons etc. I am being booked in for a…
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Newly Diagnosed
Well after being recalled to breastscreen for further testing i was given the news that I had breast cancer on the 3rd Sept 2013...oh my what a brick wall i hit:) So this is how my "journey" started ....now after a few tests and a visit with a surgeon I'm off for a "Bilateral Mastectomy" which is happening next tues. I…
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breast cancer diagnosed
Hi my name is claudia I have been diagnosed with breast cancer 19/5/2013 since then have gone through my first operation just removing my cancer. But before leaving hospital the doctor told me they found more than they thought. Now I am worried about the result and am having a really hard time dealing with the fact I have…
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New here
Hi all, I am 42 and just recently been diagnosed with breast cancer in my left breast. I have had surgery - wide local excision + sentinel lymph node biopsy on the 1st of May. I am extremely lucky to have kept my breast, and no trace of any cancer in the lymph nodes. (I think that someone is looking after me) I have…
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First steps
Ok so since joining here and having such an awesome response from all you amazing women. I'm ready to begin this journey. Appointments are made or being made. My first surgeon appt is on the 10th of this month. Vlad Milovic. I've anorther one my doctor recomended I meet, Ross Farhadieh. however I guess this all depends on…
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Scared
Hi my name is Jane I am 35 and I was diagnosed with breast cancer 4 weeks ago. I had a masectomy on my right breast 2 days later and am starting chemo in a couple of weeks. I am petrified about starting chemo, I have a 2, 6 and 10 year old and was a very fit and active person. I am so scared about how we are all going to…
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Hello
Hi, I was diagnosed with breast cancer just over a week ago and live in the Dandenong Ranges. Looking for local support and friendship with people that have been unfortunate to have also experienced this terrible disease. Cheers Sadna
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Advice on Telling Kids
Hi Everyone, I was told I had invasive BC and DCIS in my right breast yesterday, today I saw the surgeon and I have a lumpectomy and some lymph nodes to be removed in two weeks time. It is all happening very quickly and my head is spinning but I am feeling like I am doing something proactive to address this cancer. My…
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Day 3 since The News
Hi Everyone, I didnt expect to be in a network for breast cancer - newly married and upped my health cover a year ago with the thought of having children not getting part (or maybe all) of my boob chopped off!! I got the news Friday afternoon and today being Monday the fog in my brain has started to lift a bit to read the…