Recent DiscussionsTamoxifen and inflammationDiagnosed April 2023 and completed treatments with partial mastectomy and reconstruction. Been struggling on Tamoxifen with inflammation in my hip and knee’s. Dec 2024 needed biopsy’s for two new lump...ENCORE - Hunter regionHi ladies, Many of you may be familiar with the YWCA ENCORE program. ENCORE is a FREE eight week program designed specifically for women who have experienced breast cancer at any time in their l...Running on Chemo (ROC) Day 1/112 chemo every 2 weeks - 16 weeks This morning I was up early and did a 30 min easy paced run. I wanted to draw a line in the sand and see what distance I can run easy in 30 mins before chem...Breast Surgeons - South AustraliaLooking for recommendations for private breast surgeons. Eventually want double mastectomy and DIEP flap Listening to Raelene Boyle's podcast is well worth it, as well as Charlotte Tottman's!We often recommend that new members have a listen to Charlotte Tottman's podcasts on dealing with a breast cancer diagnosis http://www.drcharlottetottman.com.au/my-podcast.html. and I've only just lis...Art TherapyDoes anyone know if there is anywhere we can access Art Therapy (I am in Melbourne)? I have just had surgery and am recovering atm before beginning radiation. I would love to do some art therapy as pa...Peripheral neuropathy, aches and vitamin supplements- caution about B6 Good morning I know a few of us have peripheral neuropathy and aches in our joints and may be taking magnesium and other vitamins to manage side effects. Here’s an article of interest about checkin...Does anyone have shoulder issues? Torn Rotator Cuff/Frozen Shoulder etcHi guys It is well known, that, for some reason, women get more shoulder problems than men - specially around/after the age of 50 ... probably from lifting kids all the time & the laundry, shopping...Alcohol - yes or no to occasional drink?Hi I had a lumpectomy 3 weeks ago and going through the paranoid phase re bc - this caused it, that caused it etc. As my confidence comes back and knowing that nothing I did or didn't do caused my bc ...Exemestane vs Femara? Benefits? Weight? Hi! I recently had my ovaries removed and a full hysterectomy. I am 35 and was diagnosed with stage 3 IDC late 2012. i have been on tamoxifen up to this point and my oncologist has just prescribe...HRT (Estrogen and Progesterone Hormone Replacement Therapy) After cancer for menopause? Hi ladies, As the title states, is there any one of you who are menopausal (either due to chemo or ageing) doing HRT/MRT to manage your menopausal symptoms? I am researching into HRT. I ...How should I feelI am writing this down here in a hope it will make me feel better. in the past three months I have gone from: -gym five times a week, long walks, gardening, maintaining home, caring to elderly parent...Done!Yay! It's been 9+ years since diagnosis, surgery, treatments and my Oncologist has set me free! No more Aromatose Inhibitors, Tamoxifen. I have been on Tamoxifen, Letrozole, Aromasin and back to ...DMX with AFCI had DMX with AFC on November 7 2024. Im still bandaged up. Did anyone that had this hate their scars afterwad. I think im going to look like a freak. A flap reconstruction would be 8-10 hours surger...Hair colouringHi, I was diagnosed with Estrogen Positive & Her2 Breast cancer in March 2024. I had 14 weeks of chemo with a cold cap and managed to keep my hair. I had my double mastectomy 3 months ago followed by...Come & try dragon boating for breast cancer survivors in Melbourne! Do you live in the greater-Melbourne area? Come and try dragon boating for free for breast cancer survivors! Experience the wonderful benefits of outdoor exercise and support from fellow breas...Exercise Group in Sunshine MelbourneHi Everyone, Does anyone know of a cancer specific exercise Group in Sunshine in Melbourne?Its been a whileIts been a while since I posted. Since my first post, I've completed my 2 months of AC, then had a little health blip with fevers and an infection that the medical staff couldn't find in my body, the...Body odour after axillary clearanceAfter right axillary clearance ten years ago, and following the weird chemical odours during chemo, I realised my right armpit (where clearance was) was heaps whiffier than the left. I have tried so ...What books helped you? Opportunity to suggest and/or review booksHi everyone, We are excited let you know about a new page on the BCNA website for book reviews. On this page, we will publish reviews of books that may be helpful to people affected by breast c...
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