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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
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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…