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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…
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Mastectomy bras
I’ve had a mastectomy with reconstruction on the left side (which is now smaller than my right breast) and I will eventually do the same on the right side but in the mean time I’m wondering if anyone knows of any good bras that will give my natural breast the support but also fit both sides. I’m finding I can only wear my…
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Discussion re Dragonfly (or other ) motif for members who've passed, (so other members know)
Hi guys With the sad passing of Wendy55 recently ... it was her desire to have the Dragonfly motif applied to her profile, so that all members who'd interacted with her over the last 10+ years, would know of her passing. Over the years, we build up really special friendships with members on BCNA and keep in touch both…
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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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Any regrets after going flat?
I'm seriously considering having my other breast off, and going flat. I don't have a cancer gene, and have not had this recommended for that reason. But I am finding my remaining breast a nuisance. My bra is always twisting, and when bra less, I have one big boob. I'm considering no precise reconstruction and breast…
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Victoria is doing an Inquiry into women & pain - feel free to participate!
If you live in Victoria you may like to take part in this survey if you have/do experience pain of any sort - whether from your BC or anything else. .... The survey is open until 31st July 2024 ... The government wants to know what your experiences are with pain and accessing care for your pain condition. Understanding…
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Veoza for hot flushes
Hi, my GP gave me a call last week suggesting this new medication Veoza for my hot flushes. It was only approved by the TGA in February this year. It’s apparently safe for hormone positive breast cancer patients. Given we can’t take hormone replacement therapy it sounds like an interesting option. After 4 years of…
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10 years on - Survivor
It’s been such a long time since I’ve been on this chat and tonight I’m wanting to celebrate a milestone for me and give others hope- chemotherapy is definitely a great part of why I’m still here 10 years down the track from my diagnosis of stage 3 breast cancer but it takes away so much too. I was shattered to lose my…
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Risk of Lymphoedema following skin cancer punch biopsy?
I was diagnosed in June 2018. I had 6 months of chemo, then surgery, followed by 3 weeks of radiation. I have avoided needles and having blood pressure measured from the arm where the nodes were removed. I now have a suspected squamous cell carcinoma under my index fingernail and a suspected melanoma on that arm. I have…
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Old habits die hard
When am I going to learn to say no I have to try and remember I don’t owe my employers my health/ sanity had the scans blood test and see oncology tomorrow morning. Get an email and text from the boss can I work Friday. Instead of saying no straight up I left the answer open. After saying since last drs appointment that I…
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Work/grief/sadness
Hi all, apologies if this has already been discussed but I couldn’t find anything elsewhere. I’m 46, had a right mastectomy (Diep flap) and left reduction in early December for stage 2 invasive lobular carcinoma. My recovery went really well, no pain whatsoever. I still have another procedure to alter the flap and then…
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Finally brave enough to call BCNA helpline, and they are closed ...
So, sorry about this, but I have to have a verbal vomit. And I did have a laugh to myself when I heard the message on the BCNA answering machine..... but now it's tears. Does this ever end? I'm 2 years down the track, after mastectomy, chemo, radiation, and reconstruction, all during covid, via support-less "click and…
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BreastScreen Australia are seeking your views and feedback - survey closes 20 Feb 24
The BreastScreen Australia Program is undertaking a review. I've just completed this survey in the hope that it may assist participation and early diagnosis. Thought I would share it here so others can share their feedback and suggestions. Stakeholder: You can contribute and share your feedback as a 'Consumer/ person…