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Hello army of knowledge. I was diagnosed with breast cancer last week and I will commence chemo next week, so processing and decision making is happening quicker than I can keep up with right now. I ...
Kristi
16 days ago
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Please help me help my wife.
My wife was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January and is BRCA1 so a double mastectomy is more than likely happening soon. I'm getting better at just letting her vent and holding her sometimes i...
HowdyPartner
2 years ago
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Where to find support?
Hi I was recently diagnosed with grade 3 comedo necrosis DCIS 11mm in my Rt breast. I had a failed lumpectomy on the 2nd August (the hook wire went into my muscle), and I'm going for a re-do this Fr...
Kallen
4 years ago
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Support for carers in Melbourne
Hi all, My wife has been diagnosed 21 days ago with an aggressive TNBC and is already a week into chemo. The whole thing is a whirlwind and I am really struggling even though I am grateful for the ...
tnbcaupporter
4 years ago
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Young People Caring for Sick Family Members
I was recently at a Variety Ladies Luncheon and was taken back by a young woman, Madeline Buchner OAM, founder of Little Dreamers. Little Dreamers came out of her life experience which is amazing an...
Karen_C1
4 years ago
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Looking for someone with TNBC to chat with! (From a family member of a TNBC patient)
Hi, my name is Marisa, and I have a cousin of a TNBC patient (stage 3). As you might know, TNBC is a rare kind of cancer, it is very hard to get a hold of other TNBC patients. I am hoping to be able t...
mtjoe
4 years ago
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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 ...
ChezaH
5 years ago
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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 whe...
Bridget1
6 years ago
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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...
Renata1976
6 years ago
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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 a...
Charlie2019
6 years ago
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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. soccermum1 Hello everyone I was diagnosed with early stage breast cancer on about...
SoldierCrab
7 years ago
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31 acts of kindness for supporting someone with breast cancer
In her group, Christians diagnosed with breast cancer, @"Soldier Crab" posted a Christmas calendar of random acts of kindness. This inspired us to ask you, the members of the online network, what spec...
Cosette
7 years ago
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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.
SoldierCrab
7 years ago
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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....
Sister
7 years ago
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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 ...
Janet_A
7 years ago
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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 bloggi...
adean
8 years ago
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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, et...
NotHappyJan
8 years ago
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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
Romla
8 years ago
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daffodil cottage Bathurst nsw
https://www.westernadvocate.com.au/story/5553801/support-groups-are-more-than-just-cancer-talk-breast-care-nurse/?cs=115
SoldierCrab
8 years ago
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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...
primek
8 years ago
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