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Disability Support Pension Appealing
Hi I was diagnosed with triple negative grade 3 stage 2 cancer 2 days before christmas 2020. I have a back injury and have been on the public waiting list for surgery as well as mental health issues. My claim for the disability pension got rejected as they like to say so I am putting in an appeal. I understand you have to…
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Arimidex
Good morning i am coming to the end of my 5 years on arimidex. I have a question for those of you who have completed their course of arimidex. Does the side effects go away once you stop taking it. I need some assurance that the hot flushes/night sweats disappear and the weight gain stops. Thanks Bev
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Post DCIS
Hi all- I’ve been going well after surgery July, radiotherapy had nasty burns after treatment so after surgery and radiation.. and COVID to move interstate closer to daughter and grandson. I had last 6 months off teaching -and just started new role 1st Feb in ACT . Sold then bought new home,flew day before Brisbane…
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6th March, World Lymphoedema Day
How many are aware that yesterday was World Lymphoedema Day, or that March is Lymphoedema Awareness Month? I will admit to some disappointment that BCNA has not made any mention this year Are any of you aware that in the Lymphoedema community it is considered best practice to obtain measurements with a Lymphoedema…
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Hair regrowth post chemo
Hi, I’m currently just a little over two years post chemo. I had DCIS. As I was premenopausal, and given my type of cancer, I was prescribed tamoxifen and zoladex. My hair was always one of my best features. I know it’s such a small thing to be concerned with given what I’ve been through (and I’m just grateful to be alive…
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Through the rabbit hole but not sure there is closure
Hello network, So I have gone through chemo, port infection, two surgeries (double mastectomy and auxiliary clearance) and radiation, and started Tamoxifen in August 2019. I have been reading other posts and I also was diagnosed with Osteopenia and had some swelling in my left arm (early lymphedema. I have been managing…
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Marilyn's not in my destiny
Feeling ever so slightly (or maybe not so slightly) peeved. With one of my kids likely to swim the Open Water Classic at Brighton, SA next year, I thought I would sign up to be a Marilyn, have a bit of fun and support the Cancer Council. Well, I was reading through the registration and got to the part about buying the…
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Feeling better than expected what now
So its 3 weeks since my final chemo. Im feeling better than i expected to feel at this point. A few cosmetic things, not much hair, rashes, mild foot pain, fatigue at 9.30 pm. 8ve been walking everyday, going to my exercise medicine sessions. My appetite is back. Im considering going back to work 20 hours a week. A few…
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Long Term Cancer Survivorship island by by Dana Stewart, Survivor and YSC RISE Advocate
I found this on facebook today thought it would resonate with others.... https://blog.youngsurvival.org/survivorship-island/?fbclid=IwAR2ir4KkxjfS0NTSpjDHRzKEUILh_t7y-Sqwr7E_IdH2vzf-rbgE7bSjQng
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Advise please - tidy up of dog ears etc
Well out of the blue I received a phone call tonight 6:30 that " would I like to come in on Monday 7.00am to Peter Mac to have a 'tidy up' ie dog ears, lipo on reconstructed boob and a nipple". Now this has been in the back of my mind, and I had 2019 behind me as I was constantly worried about further cancer. So 2020 was a…
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Isn't it weird what makes you feel better?
I had my oncologist checkup today. Some of you may know that I quite like my onc - he's always been supportive and honest with me and never disparaging. At the checkup today he was, as usual, asking me questions about how I'm faring with the Letrozole and he was pleased that some things have improved, less pleased that…
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BRCA1 / Category 3 / Waiting list...is this normal?
Hello All, I'm hoping for some advice and feedback. After being diagnosed with HER2 positive BC, I was treated at St.Vincent's public (Melbourne). I was sent to Peter Mac, genetic clinic where I was found to carry BRCA1. I was told to finish my treatment (radiation) and then to return to Peter Mac to deal with the results.…
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The friends you make
I hung out with this crazy chick in November. You've gotta love the willingness with which you flash your tits when @Zoffiel asks you to show her your new 'nipples'!
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Anxiety and Lexapro
It is four years on since I was diagnosed, had a mastectomy, chemo and year of Herceptin. I am still on Lexapro but have tried to stop. Started weaning of them in August last year, and was doing a mix of 10mg, 5mg n none and was doing ok, til Xmas hit . I had my kids, 4 gorgeous granddaughters n supportive husband here so…
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3 weeks after radiation
I completed radiation therapy 3 weeks ago and had staph infection in the burns. I am on antibiotics but feeling unwell and hit temp of 38.2. Being a Sunday do I ride it out or go to emergency.