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New diagnosis metastatic breast cancer
Hi, I'm all very new to this being diagnosed only 7 wks ago with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer (triple positive) which has spread to my bones. I am 51 with 2 children. I had only had my first mammogram 18 mths previous which was clear. I felt unwell at work & went to hospital and they found it looking for something else. It has been such an overwhelming process. My family & friends have been amazing but am feeling so very alone.
Newly diagnosed with DCIS - starting the rollecoaster
Hi all, I live in Geelong. I'm 41. Single mum to a 13yo son, co-parent 50%. I was diagnosed with DCIS estrogen+ on the 14th Feb. Luckily is stage 0, which eases my worries a bit. My mum and sister had stage 2, and they are in remission. So this gives me hope and keeps me positive. I am not scared of the surgery or radiotherapy...but just have lots of doubts of how is the process going to affect my ability to concentrate on my phd and thesis writing and my ability to work (part time teacher, looking for change in career). I'm considering taking an intermission from my phd, but I don't know for how long, and how I am going to support myself financially. Did anyone kept working or studying through the treatment? I'm a planner....but this doesn't have a timeline...and I think I just have to take a day at the time. I don't have a date for surgery and radiotherapy yet...I don't know how long is going to go for and how I am going to feel.....My guess is just go with the flow.....
Newly Diagnosed with an early stage right breast cancer. Need your support and experience please
Hi All, I was diagnosed with right breast cancer in January 2025 and am preparing for surgery at Peter Mac. My surgeon has recommended a mastectomy, and I’ve consulted with a plastic surgeon who suggested DIEP flap tissue reconstruction using tissue from my abdomen. I’m reaching out to ask if anyone has undergone this procedure alongside a mastectomy. How was your experience? Additionally, I’d like to understand how this compares to implant-based reconstruction. Are there higher risks associated with implants compared to the DIEP flap option? Your insights would be greatly appreciated as I navigate this decision.
Newly diagnosed
I'm 39 from Hervey Bay QLD I have just been diagnosed with Invasive Breast Cancer HER2 positive and ER positive. Looks like I've caught it early. My first appointment with surgeons is in 2 weeks. I have no information and no idea what treatment may be other then lumpectomy. Anxious and scary with so many unknowns.
Triple positive HER + grade 2A
Hi to everyone! I'm newly diagnosed with a grade 2A triple positive breast cancer, at age 40. So, from what I can understand (and I’m an experienced registered nurse… but not in the area of cancer) I have a 2.5-3cm tumor in the right breast. PET scans/u/s/ ct with contrast and biopsy show an invasive carcinoma insitu. no nodal involvement or metastasis seen on any scans, hence the 2A. I am having 12 weeks of paclitaxel chemo weekly, plus herceptin and perjeta added in every three weeks. The herceptin will continue for the year, every 3 weeks. i have opted for a mastectomy (single) and immediate reconstruction using implants after the chemo has finished in 12 weeks. so no radiation after surgery. i will then be put on the oral meds for 5 years. I was just wondering if anyone had a similar diagnosis, and how their treatment went. I am up to number 2 of the chemo this week (10 to go) I opted to pay the $6000 for the perjeta, on top of the herceptin and paclitaxel. i just want to get through the chemo part, as it really scares me!!! Xx
Alone in Melbourne newly diagnosed
Hello! Umm I came to Melbourne last week from interstate for breast lump testing. It’s confirmed cancer and I am awaiting staging, this week. I don’t know Melbourne and am alone and scared, confused, exhausted, overwhelmed and in a lot of pain. I am very concerned about metastases for some reasons I don’t want to even say. Is there a GP or any service or anything I can connect with? I am finding Melbourne HUGE and very hectic and overwhelming compared to my small town. It takes me many hours to even find food or get anywhere. Non ideal scenario, but I know better placed here for proper diagnostics and initial care. I am just very scared and alone and in pain.DIY Cold capping chemotherapy
Diagnosed week before Xmas I have grade 2 breast cancer, 5 tumours removed so far, starting chemo in next week or 2 for 6 months, then having full mastectomy after that, I want to know if anyone has brought cold caps which ones would u recommend or the companies that hire, who is the best I live in qld I have long hair and struggling with the thought of losing it all
Holistic approach success story please
Hi everyone I recently started my battle against HER2+ breast cancer in the left breast and I have had a very difficult time with chemo as I have found out the very hard way that I am now allergic to both drugs and have had in 5weeks of treatment 3trips to ER.... My oncologist still wants to push through the chemo and is looking at a desensitized approach which I am not comfortable with. I am ok with the targeted therapy which I wish to continue but without chemo. I was hoping to find someone with. Similar experience who could shat their success story going the holistic way with stage 2 Her 2+, it has not spread to the lymphs and I had 7 tumors to start with I am now down to 3 which are half the size they were prior starting treatment. So I have had 4 rounds of chemo + targeted therapy to date. I have hoping someone can share their holistic approach with me as I have decided to stop chemio.
Exercise
Hi all. I was diagnosed with an invasive carcinoma in my right breast on 18th Jan and had a lumpectomy and lymph node removal last Monday. I go back for my results and get the dressing off tomorrow. I’m feeling really down and alone and wondering how long before I can start exercising properly again as this really helps my mental state. I love high intensity cardio and weight training.