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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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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…
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Second opinion - Oncologist - how to arrange/navigate
Wondering how I would go about obtaining a 2nd opinion from another oncologist? I have been trying to contact my breast care nurse but they are swamped at the moment :-( You may see from my previous posts that I have anxiety now as I learn more & more about lobular breast cancer, and am concerned I may not have been taken…
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Just feel like running away
Does anyone else just feel like running away. It's almost 2 months since I finished radiation, and getting close to 12 months since my diagnosis. I see my Breast Surgeon next week. I am grateful, and I have come through surgery, chemo etc, ok compared to others, so I think I should just be "getting on with it", I've…
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Charlotte Tottman speaking about hers (and others) cancer experience
Just found this today - well worth a 'watch' .... with Charlotte Tottman talking about her own experience with breast cancer, as a part of a 4 person panel ..... She was diagnosed with BC in 2019 - and amazed that it shook her so much, as she'd been treating patients with cancer for some years ..... Community Heart Media…
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Red hot scar - 1.5 years post surgery
Anyone got experience of an old scar (1 year, 3 months) suddenly becoming inflamed ? It’s just one surprise after another honestly 😡
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Wedding
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Things that Francis R. Croken wished he'd been told when diagnosed ...
I've copied the 'sources' at the bottom - but I thought you may like to read it below in one piece: Part 1 Cancer - things they don’t tell you about, at diagnosis …. Your relationships are about to change. All of them. Some will get stronger. They will probably not be with the people you would expect. The people you want…
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Awaiting results
Moderator moved @Michelle_Woriginal post from the 'Activity' section to the discussion page:
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Muscular cramp
Just curious to know if anyone post treatment has suffered really bad cramp? I had noticed a couple of times in the night I had calf cramps (nothing too severe) but I have just started aqua aerobics to try and help the range of movement in my arm due to full axillary clearance being done, but it seems every time I hit the…