Living with breast cancer

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Raelene Boyle on Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery today (repeat)
Raelene Boyle has been a huge advocate for Breast cancer since her own diagnosis with BC nearly 30 years ago - what a GREAT spirit she has! Oh My Gosh ... I can relate to SO many things that she dis...
arpie
5 days ago
anxiety
coping
survivorship
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Work/grief/sadness
Hi all, apologies if this has already been discussed but I couldn’t find anything elsewhere. I’m 46, had a right mastectomy (Diep flap) and left reduction in early December for stage 2 invasive lo...
RedRose77
3 months ago
coping
emotions
tamoxifen
work
661Views
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16Comments
Immune system lowered
Hi Everyone, My oncologist transferred me to Aromasin mid April. I had been on Tamoxifin then Letrozole (which did not agree with me at all) previously. Since changing to Aromasin my immune system ...
nicmaree
4 months ago
coping
Lower imune system
post treatment
93Views
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2Comments
Lymphoedema compression bra cost
After months of trying to use a sports bra with a lymph flow pressure pad my lymphoedema physio has just recommended I move to proper lymphoedema compression bras and am gobsmacked at the cost. I ran...
Minka
5 months ago
lymphoedema
153Views
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5Comments
Relationship damage from cancer
Has anyone experienced significant damage to their relationship from a cancer diagnosis? My partner has stayed by my side and supported me throughout my treatment, but now that I'm coming out the o...
Brianna
5 months ago
emotions
relationships
survivorship
882Views
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10Comments
Instagram Fam?!
Hi all :) I was just wondering if anyone else is sharing their Breast Cancer journey over on Instagram? I set up a page recently as I want to spread awareness about the realities of treatment & survi...
SarahB77
5 months ago
coping
Instagram
post treatment
survivorship
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0Comments
5 months since diagnosis
Hi, I have posted a bit of my story here but thought I'd post a more complete summary here for posterity. I turned 50 in Jan24 and moved from Melbourne to Adelaide in Mar24. Shortly after arrivin...
LouiseR
5 months ago
Dense-Breast-Tissue
lumpectomy
post treatment
radiation
screening
128Views
5likes
2Comments
Would like to chat to others
Hi all I am 6 months post bilateral mastectomies and still having a few issues. Haven’t been to follow up appointments because I am a nurse and hate being in the patient side. Haven’t been to als...
emmat
5 months ago
counselling
side-effects
sugery
support
268Views
0likes
9Comments
Recovery with other chronic illness/disease
I'm through treatment (surgery and radiation) and the stress of making the huge decision not to take AI’s (pure mucinous carcinoma) and. Y onco team is fine with that. But I suspect like many, breast...
Beatha
5 months ago
anxiety
coping
post treatment
97Views
0likes
3Comments
Neuropathy
I would really like to connect with someone who has been on a similar journey. I was diagnosed with TNBC in April 2024 . Had chemotherapy, lumpectomy and 3 weeks of radiation. The Neuropathy began as...
mazgam
6 months ago
post treatment
survivorship
167Views
1like
4Comments
Petrea King retreats?
I’m having difficulty coping with my “new normal” and a friend has recommended I attend a Petrea King Quest for Life 5 day retreat “Healing Your Life”. Just wondering if anyone here has attended one ...
Minka
7 months ago
anger
coping
post treatment
130Views
1like
6Comments
Help i feel like a robot
Been on exmestane and goserelin for 3 years and 4 years respectively. Is it normal to feel emotionless? I miss (?) the emotional highs and lows of having hormones. I do feel anger and frustration a...
MicheleR
7 months ago
ai
emotions
221Views
1like
7Comments
UTIs ... Do you get them often? What do you use to 'fix it'?
I've not had a UTI for a while now, but I know that when I DO - it is always unpleasant and painful. In the old days, I used to use Ural sachets to help reduce the pain & symptoms .... ooooh they do...
arpie
7 months ago
uti
893Views
0likes
9Comments
Chest Tattoo recommendations on the Gold Coast
Hi, I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer in 2022. I have since had a double bilateral mastectomy and reconstructive surgery, completed in late 2023. I am looking for a tattoo artist who is able to creat...
Hoffy
8 months ago
82Views
0likes
1Comment
Tamoxofen
Would love to hear from anyone who is on tamoxifen. I am due to commence taking this and am concerned about any potential side effects xx
Heton
8 months ago
side-effects
tamoxifen
746Views
0likes
14Comments
Post radiation fatigue
I was diagnosed with Stage 1 Grade 1 IDC in October 2024 and finished my 15 radiation sessions on 13 January. I did not need chemo. Prior to radiation starting I was able to all the exercise I p...
CLF
8 months ago
147Views
0likes
3Comments
Does life go back to normal?
Hi! thanks to BCN for putting me onto this discussion page. I was diagnosed with ER, PR & HER2+ breast cancer June 2024 at the age of 53yrs. Had surgery to remove two (R) breast aggressive tumours, ...
LisaRH
8 months ago
exercise
Fatigue
hair-loss
inspiration
work
196Views
0likes
3Comments
Insulting and Judgmental Comments
Something I was not prepared for post breast reconstruction, are the judgmental comments the scar on my belly is attracting. I have been undergoing abdominal ultrasounds to try and figure out the ...
Dh5Wy83
9 months ago
coping
emotions
mastectomy
Reconstruction
young-women
947Views
1like
22Comments
Post chemo
Hello all I am a triple negative stage 1 breast cancer serviver I have been cancer free since April. But I'm struggling with some post chemo issues It's been 6 months since my last one and my skin ...
riss81
9 months ago
172Views
0likes
5Comments
7 year diagnosis anniversary is today ..... how time flies!
7 years ago today, I learned that I had Invasive Lobular Cancer after a clear NSW Breast Screen just 6+ months before. My GP had found the 'lumps' back in Oct & it took until 'now' to get the results...
arpie
9 months ago
204Views
0likes
13Comments

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