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Hot flushes after treatment?
Look into the Menopause Symptoms After Cancer Clinic or MSACC. They were able to supply me with a drug that halved my hot flushes. I feel so much better. It is suitable for hormone + or - cancer. The one I am on was originally developed for anxiety/ depression but they found it worked for many people in reducing hot…
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Still feeling discombobulated!
Hi everyone, I finished treatment, nov 2018, and tried to get my life back 2019, I feel like I take 2 steps forward then 2 back, and my the end of 2019 was feeling totally deflated again, fatigued, weight gain, unfit, constant dry mouth from radiotherapy, I think. Chemo fog and a reversion back into extreme introversion. I…
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Reflection after reading Grace's story
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Over 350,000 women didn't have mammograms 2021-22 due to pain & discomfort .... NEW technology!
This was in the Newspaper yesterday ...... A HUGE number of women are opting out of mammograms due to pain (even tho not mentioned in the article - it is a very real problem) & discomfort of the current mammogram machines. I had my yearly scans 2 weeks ago & the lady said she wouldn't go 'too hard' on the squeezing ....but…
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BC NEWBIE
Hi my names Moniq I'm a single mum with 2 boys 10 & 11 with disabilities. I was diagnosed with Triple Positive Breast Cancer in April. I have finished 2nd lot of treatment for 12 cycle and will be having surgery in the coming weeks, I'm reaching out to BC women who would like to catch up for coffee or something preferably…
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Not take any hormone therapy medication…
I’ve just had a six week medication holiday as suggested by my oncologist as Anastrozole wasn’t agreeing with me; it was affecting my mood and mobility. I often felt stiff and achy and lots of other things. Anyway, I wrote her a long email explaining how I felt off the medication and what I hoped for going forward in terms…
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Q&A – TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER on Tuesday 24th October from 4:30-6pm (AEDT).
Register for the Q&A on Triple Negative Breast Cancer (Submit a question.) https://www.breastcancertrials.org.au/news/qa-events/qa-triple-negative-breast-cancer/ Triple negative breast cancer accounts for approximately 15% of all breast cancers. As the name suggests, triple negative breast cancer does not have any of the…
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If Only They Knew .....
I think most of us can resonate with many of these statements .... I believe it to be mainly aimed at well meaning friends & relatives .... Remember, if you are feeling down and/or vulnerable ..... Ring the Helpline on: 1800 500 258 for a reassuring chat xx If You Only Knew If you only knew what it feels like receiving the…
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Dr Liz O'Riordan talks about her surgeries & aftermath - A UK Breast Surgeon with Breast Cancer
Dr Liz O'Riordan was diagnosed with breast cancer some years after qualifying as a breast cancer surgeon & realised that whilst she knew some of the physical effects of Breast Cancer surgery - she really was not prepared for the psychological (and indeed actual physical limitations) that she experienced, once she'd had her…
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12 Years Cancer Free :)
Hi Lovely Pink Ladies. Thank you for reading my post today!!! Well, I am now officially 12 years cancer free in late August 2023 but I have had a few scares along the way as we all expect may happen including my latest saga. In June this year I had my routine Mammogram and Ultrasound done at Qld Xray. Of course I was…
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Tomorrow Night on ABC Australian Story - about a family with breast cancer
I've just seen an advert for ABC's Australian Story tomorrow night (Monday 8pm) on a family (high profile Erica Packer) that's had multiple members with breast cancer ...... should be an interesting watch ....
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'Grief Groceries' to help with a Cancer Diagnosis or the passing of a loved one ....
I put this in the 'Carer's Corner' and it was suggested to put it in the main forum as well. Before I was diagnosed myself, a buddy in Vic was diagnosed with BC - I sent them a cheque for $100, to use at a restaurant of their choice (or anything else of their choice) just to take some pressure off them ... it was hugely…
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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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10 Years Today
10 years ago I received the confirmation that I did indeed have breast cancer and that I would need a mastectomy and chemotherapy. As it turned out, I was extremely lucky to have discovered a dent in my breast and then to have made an appointment with my GP. After surgery I was told that the cancer was growing right up to…
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Was anyone NOT offered the Oncotype test - as recommendation was for no chemo?
Further to my previous post, I am starting to panic as I am learning more and I see many, many women offered the oncotype test to see if chemo or not. I was never offered this (& I didn't know about it). My oncologist advised no chemo due to my 'apparent' low risk of recurrence. Lobular, 8mm, grade 2, stage 1, no lymph…
