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Post mastectomy discomfit
My mum had her right breast and lymph node removal two years ago. After treatment finished she decided to have the other breast removed as a precaution and to make it easier in regards to prosthetics. Her first surgery she had very little discomfort. She is now four weeks post her second breast removal and in considerable…
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What do I do?
My baby sister turns 42 next week. She is facing the end of her life with breast cancer now in her bones, liver, lungs and brain. Every moment I have left is a moment I treasure. I want to scream, I often cry and when I am with her I always try to smile. She is the bravest woman I know. I would be so grateful for any ideas…
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anyone progressed to leptomeningeal disease?
I have a young lady on the TNBC facebook page who has progressed to leptomeningeal disease I wondered if anyone here has progressed to this or has any information I can support her with.
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Info on Paget's
Someone I know has just had a close family member diagnosed with Paget's Disease. At this stage, it appears that it is only the nipple involved but I believe that the situation is under surveillance. I don't think either my friend or the family member understand much but have the impression that they believe it will either…
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Breast Cancer, Childlessness and Us
Hello, Are there women or men in these forums that find themselves with breast cancer and happen to be childless, I would like to hear from you! Time after time I read on various forums the lack of empathy childless women receive when traveling through treatment. Automatically, we are referred to, just get your family to…
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Tough Old Chicky Award
I'd like to nominate my friend Ms M for the inaugural Tough Old Chicky award. Ms M, at 88 and following a formal BC diagnosis a week ago, had a mastectomy this morning and tells me she feels fine. Except the tea is shite. We are never sure what goes on beneath the surface but this lady, who has seen more than her fair…
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Why be part
July 2012 late at night l joined the online network because l had breast cancer.6 years on lm still here now being reminded l was the new one once. Recently l thought its time to let go of this blogging addiction lol and say goodbye to bcna, as am l just rattling on.but going to the plan b in melbourne told me no.l saw…
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Mum always knows everything!
I am newly diagnosed and dread telling my parents. They are elderly and yes it will be a shock. But....my mum knows everything and will no doubt tell me what I have done wrong, what I need to do, etc. I am dreading telling her. I know she will also be on my doorstop every day and on the phone which I don't want. How do I…
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Worth a read and Thankyou to you all.
https://www.smh.com.au/national/cancer-and-the-comfort-of-strangers-20180730-p4zuej.html
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https://www.westernadvocate.com.au/story/5553801/support-groups-are-more-than-just-cancer-talk-breast-care-nurse/?cs=115
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Treatment query
Hi folks, I'm very new to the scene. My elderly Mother has recently been diagnosed with HER2+ breast cancer, and after a bad introduction to Chemo, has now moved onto the more specific treatment with Herceptin/ Perjeta/ Paclitaxel. She has just had her second dose and I couldn't seem to get a sense of how vulnerable she is…
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Chemo Impact & required support
Hi Ladies, My Mum will soon be undergoing 4months of Medium Chemo, followed by 5 weeks of Radiation, then 5-10yrs of oral medication. Firstly I'm worried how unwell she will become with the Chemo & how much support she will likely need. Then how tired she will be with the Radiation? She has a partner, who's health isn't…
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Thank you, my friend
Thank you to my special friend. We met several weeks ago at a clinic where I was waiting to get pre-surgery blood tests and she was waiting for a physiotherapy appointment. We smiled then got chatting, as people do. Having heard my BC story and that I was alone she was at the hospital with a beautiful bunch of flowers and…
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Remember our words can impact others.
It is with regret I will become much less active on the site. I will continue to support people in groups or who pm me but feel I need to step away from the site. I'm afraid I'm disappointed with the BCNA community with its disrespect of all members. We were all so hot on having males feel included with the name of the…
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What NOT to say!
Found this from the New Zealand Breast Cancer Foundation. http://bit.ly/2BVMcBZ :D