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Counterpart - Webinars - HUGE number of BC topics to check out
There are a HUGE number of BC Webinars on Counterpart ...... you can check them out here - everything from Sleep, to Mets, Fertility Preservation, Treatment Options for all stages of BC, Mindfulness, medicinal cannabis .... and MUCH MORE .... I'd actually signed up to watch their latest one on Medicinal Cannabis Workshop…
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You just have to live with it.
My doctor says, 5 years post breast cancer, you just have to live with it. My fingers and toes are still numb in places and I tend to drop things- you just have to live with it. If I walk too much (which is very little nowadays) my toenails start to lift- you just have to live with it. My heart went off on an Atrial fib…
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Hot flushes & Venlafaxine
Ok 18 months of broken sleep from the dreaded hot flushes & I’m now starting to wonder if I should take this scary drug. Onc says low dose is fine but the side effects are worrying. Does anyone have any experiences to share of how Venlafaxine or any other medications prescribed for us on hormonal therapy have been?…
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An In Depth article on BC Recurrence - what to look for - well worth a read
The article (below) is a 'must read' .... I've attached a PDF of it as well, so you can download it too. http://www.melbournebreastcancersurgery.com.au/breast-cancer-recurrence.html?fbclid=IwAR3HS79ElQjVbGpDuHUU538J-cm9RfZZ1qZ8vO-3Xc4u87SWilz--wGvxa0 There is a specific link to Invasive Lobular Breast Cancer, within the…
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Has anyone taken 'Before' and 'After' pics?
Just wondering if anyone has taken 'before' and 'after' pics - focussing on the actual boob rather than 'me' ....... I took a couple of 'selfies' at the suggestion of my brother .... and then a few during the healing stage after removing the bandages ..... Do you think we should have a private group, to actually show our…
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New test in USA that identifies BC recurrence much earlier ..... up to 2 years
A new Blood test is available in the USA for detecting cancer recurrence up to 2 years in advance of current testing methods (it is not suitable for ALL cancers tho - only some of those presenting as solid Tumours, such as in Lung, Colon, Bladder & Breast) .... called Signatera ... which identifies CT-DNA (circulating…
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Free online wellbeing support programs
Posting here because the cancope programs are ending soon and I really recommend others check it out (I was in the "Mind" program and it was very helpful): copied and pasted from their online site and instagram: "CanCope is an Australian mental health study running free online wellbeing programs for cancer survivors. The…
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Triple Negative preventative medications of reoccurence
Hi everyone I was diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer December 2020. My oncologist mentioned an injection I could have to stop reoccurence in my bones for the next 5 years, I also have read about this The use of bisphosphonates to prevent bone metastases remains experimental. Last, bisphosphonates in addition to…
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Scars, cording & swelling: recovery after breast cancer surgery - a webinar
Here is a webinar on scars, cording (usually in the armpit) & swelling, post op - and some exercises to help recover range of movement from cording. I haven't watched all of it - but it looks good. https://counterpart.org.au/information/past-webinars/scars-cording-swelling-recovery-after-breast-cancer-surgery/ Lots of…
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Life after breast cancer
I went through treatment 2016 2017 And still struggle with the will it come back anyone else
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Applying for compasionate grounds to release superannuation
Hi everyoneJust wanted to ask if anyone has any tips on applying for compassionate grounds for release of superannuationI am in the process of having the three pecialists fill in my forms as part of the medical requirements. I am on a centrelink benefit and unemployed and require some super to pay for my home loaan and…
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Q&A Online ... Let’s Talk About Sex .... sign up for a chat ..
That horse bolted a long time ago for me :( .... but it may not be too late for you! Annabel Crabb leads the questions Click here to sign up ...…
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Eyebrows post chemo. Will they come back?
I had thin eyebrows pre-chemo. But now I have none, one year post completion of treatment. Does anyone have suggestions or information? Could it be the Letrazole? I have eyebrow tattoos already.
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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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You've got this...
I know we all have good days and we all have bad days, hell, sometimes it's good hours and bad hours, not even days. I hope this helps a little: The path maybe rocky, with many twists and turns, there’s going to be downward slopes where you’ll slip and loose control. There’ll be steep trails where you’re likely to trip and…
