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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…
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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…