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husband not coping with my physical appearance since failed reconstruction
Hi I had a mastectomy and immediate reconstruction on breast that was prev radiated - I was aware of risk might fail and unfortuantely that has happened. 'I am left with a mound with nipple and v confronting to look at as sort of collapsed on itself. My husband is really struggling with my appearance and cant bear to look…
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An amazing friend
I just had to share this news. A friend that has stepped up to support me in my journey. Has just told me that she has raffled a bottle of Proseco in the over 50s building that she lives in the cost a donation to the Breast Cancer Month, and she has raised $286All I can say is wow. I thought you would all like to hear a…
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StrataXRT
Hi All, I need some advice from our great hive mind I have a question, on behalf of a close contact who isn't on the forum at this stage. She's had a lumpectomy and sentinal node biopsy, and is having her radiotherapy planning session soon. The hospital where this is happening doesn't use either mepitel or strataXRT gel. I…
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Understanding pathology terminology in overseas diagnosis of breast cancer
I am 3 years post breast cancer surgery and have just found out that a family member overseas has been diagnosed with malignant breast cancer. The pathology report states Nottingham Grade 3 and I would like to know if anyone has come across this grading in Australia and how I can support.
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Screaming inside
I need to vent. I want to scream, slam doors, hit something Two days ago my daughter visited & told me she has been diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. She was strong, composed, not emotional as she talked about it being treatable, not curable, talked about updating her will. I think I am still in shock. We have since…
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where is the partners section
I'm looking for some support and connection with partners of people with BC. Where to go? This website not easy to navigate and find someone to talk to. Its supposed to be a 24/7 contact space but where for partners? We live this awful existence too, our lives put on hold too, our anxieties and fears too.
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support group in Melbourne
Hi. I am 43 years old from Melbourne- 12 years in Australia. I don't have any family in Australia. Only husband and our 9 years old daughter and I have only a few friends . I was diagnosed with breast cancer on 25 th October, went for the operation one month later. From 6 th January I will start my radiation 25 sessions..…
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Seeking support and friendship
Hello lovely people, My mum was diagnosed with early breast cancer last Thursday. I felt a rush of mixed emotions and thoughts. I felt scared, upset, sad, and isolated. My dad passed away just over a year ago and that left mum, my sister and me. My sister is not very helpful. She has her own health issues. So it's up to…
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Support groups Brisbane
Hi I live in Yeronga Brisbane and am new to this network . I am looking for a bc support group to join. Does any one know which would be the closest support group to me? I had early bc 8 years ago and had a lumpectomy and radiation treatment then got on with my life thinking it was all behind me. Then in February this year…
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I would like to connect with other carers....
This discussion was created from comments split from: Community Guidelines September 2019.
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Good news and thank you to the network
Dear friends ( that's how I think of you) I was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2018. After over 18 months of aggressive treatment - chemo, bilateral mastectomy and radiation, my specialist has sounded the all clear. I know that it could all re-occur but I am clear for now. I wanted to say thank you for all your…
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BCNA requesting your help with our 2019 Christmas Appeal
Hello everyone, We are looking for your help with our 2019 Christmas appeal. For those newly diagnosed with breast cancer the holiday season can be full of uncertainty and isolation. That's why BCNA is there, to support all Australians affected by breast cancer, no matter the time of year. We are looking for two stories…
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new member Soccermum1 seeking support
Soccermum1 posted this on the Activity page I have made a new discussion so she will get some replies etc. soccermum1Hello everyone I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer on about 15 March 2019. I have been told that it is a contained mass in the left breast and has not impacted on lympth nodes or any other parts…
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2nd AC treatment done and I am Struggling emotionally
would love to chat to anyone who has ideas when struggling emotionally. I feel trapped, bored, unmotivated, exhausted, limited and many other things im not sure how to pull myself out of it at the moment.
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Let's Talk about Vaginas
Its the 1st of the month so reminding those to go into group and check on how newbies are going http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/9-lost-libido-ladies