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Shoulder Discomfort
Hello to all, since having mastectomy my other shoulder, holding my one boob is hurting. Any suggestions welcomed.
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Going home
I've had enough, I'm being discharged. Apparently my last post didn't make the grade. Big medication miscommunication, and I'm the one copping it. No more
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Today's Thoughts
Today had my maectomy. I'm so glad this part is over. Didn't pack till 4am this morning. I'm glad. BuT, I have an unusual observation. When I was being prepped, my surgeon came in and held my hand. He held it for about 5 mins. I didn't know what to think, still don't. Has anyone else experienced this?
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Freaking out
Im freaking out tonight. Can't get myself to pack my bags. I guess tomorrow will be ok
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12 hours to go
Hello, I'm apprehensive, 12 hours to go. Gona wear my best bra tonight & have some bevies, yep, last night, OMG..
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Simple checking in
Hi all. This is my first post here. Diagnosed with DCIS and invasive in early June, had left lumpectomy, re-excision then mastectomy. Now started 20 wks of chemo (8 wks AC then 12 wks Taxol). It has been a whirlwind and have been trying to stay positive but it is tiring to remain upbeat all the time. I’m having 2nd round…
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Questions updated
Thank you Cath62, iserbrown, Julez1958, AllyJay, Afraser & anyone else who may have submitted a comment to my question. It took me 3 weeks to come to my decision, BUT, then I read your posts of encouragement only 3 hours before my surgeon app. It hit me hard about the hormone blockers, so I've bit the bullet. Will give it…
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Questions
Hello, please tell me what the survival rate is for single mastectomy without hormone blockers.? I have 2 days to decide.
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Letrozole for the next 10years..
How do you all manage to remember to take the little pink pill EVERY DAY? 😅
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Warning
Im sorry in advance, I'm really struggling tonight. My question might he disturbing so I warn anyone if I come on too much. So my question is, if refusing all treatment and live for as happy and as fot how long, is that considered as selfish or worse still SI?? I'm sorry it's so heavy, but I feel heavy with this option
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Aesthetic flat closure surgeons melbourne
Hi all, just wanting to see if anyone has has aesthetic flat closure and can recommend any surgeons in Melbourne. I currently have implants after mastectomy and wishing to go flat. Thank you
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Anyone “sacked” their oncologist?
Hi there, I just heard a wonderful ABC radio podcast by Tim Baker, who has stage four prostate cancer. He’s an author. While it might seem to have nothing to do with breast cancer, I found much of what he says resonated so strongly with me. Firstly, like some women with breast cancer, he was put on hormone therapy which…
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Side effects after stopping tamoxifen after 10yrs
Has anyone come off tamoxifen after 10 years? What symptoms did you experience after stopping 10 years? I am 47 and stopped tamoxifen in April. My period has come back and with it a heaps of symptoms I had either forgotten or not previously experienced. Main thing is breast soreness in my non-cancer side. I don’t remember…
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Sadly, Olivia Newton-John has passed away, age 73
I was SO sorry to hear this morning that Olivia Newton-John has passed away, aged 73 - I am shedding tears too. She has been an amazing inspiration to all with breast cancer and a very vocal advocate for the use of alternate medicines (cannabis & cannabis oil) for breast cancer treatment over the 30 years that she had BC,…
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Kissing goodbye to it all
It's been a while since I've posted anything and this will be my last one...maybe...In 5 days time i kiss goodbye to letrozole... and cross fingers...forever. Yippee! 5 long hard years. I take my hat off to all of those on it for 10 years. For those just starting out, take it one day at at time especially if you are one of…