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Chest Tattoo recommendations on the Gold Coast
Hi, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2022. I have since had a double bilateral mastectomy and reconstructive surgery, completed in late 2023. I am looking for a tattoo artist who is able to create a chest tattoo that will cover the scarring. Preferably on the Gold Coast in QLD, but am happy to travel if there are…
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Having breasts removed
My name is Sonja and new to the group, I have been in remission for 8 years now with having breast cancer twice and not having too many issues until the last 3 years. The last 3 years having been very hard mentally and physically with many,many mammograms,ultrasounds and biopsies, the results have always been great results…
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Insulting and Judgmental Comments
Something I was not prepared for post breast reconstruction, are the judgmental comments the scar on my belly is attracting. I have been undergoing abdominal ultrasounds to try and figure out the problems I am having with my period. The ultrasound people keep referring to the scar on my belly as a "tummy tuck". I've even…
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Help i feel like a robot
Been on exmestane and goserelin for 3 years and 4 years respectively. Is it normal to feel emotionless? I miss (?) the emotional highs and lows of having hormones. I do feel anger and frustration and at times stressed but joy, passion, deep love seem to have left me for apathy. Since I wasnt menopausal at diagnosis i have…
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Completing Hormone Therapy
I was wondering what others experiences have been completing hormone therapy for early breast cancer? I have another year of tamoxifen to go and wondering what to expect in terms of follow up once it is completed. I underwent a bilateral mastectomy and DIEP reconstruction. I haven't had chemo or radiotherapy.
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Otis Foundation Retreats
There will be many members who have joined since there was discussion if this wonderful non profit organisation that provides free retreats for those diagnosed with breast cancer . It is based in Victoria but has a number of retreats in other states too. They are popular so you may need to be patient /flexible. Just Google…
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The Age Factor
I wish that there was consideration of age given. I am 67 yrs old and currently in the 3rd cycle of 4 cycles of Chemo to be followed by radiotherapy, and some other other form of hormonal blockers. I seriously considered not taking on treatment but accepted that at least I needed to do this. But do I want it to go on? Do I…
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Struggling today
Struggling with my emotions today wanting to go back to work I'm a casual worker. I feel like the financial issue that will arise will take its toll . I go back to surgeon on Monday hopefully its good news 🙏 I just feel like I want to cry I've tried talking to my partner and he doesn't seem to understand.
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Return to Work
Hi everyone, I have recently finished treatment for stage 3 grade 3 breast cancer. I had 3 surgeries, chemo and radiation. My ongoing treatment now is anastrazole, goserelin, abemaciclib and Zometa infusions. I've tried going back to work - I work part time as a medical receptionist. A couple of weeks after being back to…
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Questions to ask 'Post Surgery' of yourself - to your Specialists - Tick Sheets - Self assessment
I know that after my own surgery, I didn't always quite know what questions to ask of my surgeon and 'the team' that we all see regularly for the first 5 years following our treatment - so I set about looking for 'tick sheets' that would help me, as these appointments approached! I came across some really interesting…
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And just like that
I am a triple negative breast cancer survivor and had a complete response to treatment. My hair is growing back and I have returned to work.im approaching my one year anniversary of diagnosis and am about to have my first mamagram since treatment and I'm quite anxious How do I get through this ? Any ideas will help.
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Follow-up screening post surgery
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Psychiatrist / Psychologist Needed - Melbourne
Hi All, I had a lumpectomy due to 3 types of breast cancers in my right breast. But for the last 18 months i haven't been able to work due to my mental health. I am looking for a Psychiatrist and a Psychologist to help me get back to normal. Does anyone have any experience with someone they can recommend in Melbourne…
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Stop the bus I want to get off.
This is probably going to sound like a whinge. I've been on exemestane for 4 years and I'm sick of having no energy, intermittent insomnia and dulled emotions, hot flushes, inability to lose any significant amount of weight despite doing all the right things. There doesnt seem to be any support in the medical profession…
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Hot flush game changer!!! Oxybutynin 5mg twice a day. Can be Prescribed by Onc
Who is getting Hot Flushes? Have you been given any meds to combat it? Oxybutynin has been used to mitigate hot flushes/flashes for at least 5 years in the USA - has anyone been prescribed it in Australia? It is more known as an incontinence game changer (hubby was on it & it gave him his dignity back.) He rarely had…