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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
12 days ago
coping
Lower imune system
post treatment
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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
18 days ago
lymphoedema
105Views
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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
2 months ago
emotions
relationships
survivorship
799Views
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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
2 months ago
coping
Instagram
post treatment
survivorship
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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
2 months ago
Dense-Breast-Tissue
lumpectomy
post treatment
radiation
screening
106Views
4likes
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
2 months ago
counselling
side-effects
sugery
support
241Views
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
2 months ago
anxiety
coping
post treatment
78Views
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
3 months ago
post treatment
survivorship
147Views
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
3 months ago
anger
coping
post treatment
109Views
1like
6Comments
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
4 months ago
coping
emotions
tamoxifen
work
552Views
0likes
14Comments
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
4 months ago
ai
emotions
214Views
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
4 months ago
uti
795Views
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
4 months ago
79Views
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
4 months ago
side-effects
tamoxifen
717Views
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
4 months ago
130Views
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
5 months ago
exercise
Fatigue
hair-loss
inspiration
work
183Views
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
6 months ago
coping
emotions
mastectomy
Reconstruction
young-women
928Views
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
6 months ago
164Views
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
6 months ago
198Views
0likes
13Comments
Having breasts removed
My name is Sonja and new to the group, I have been in remission for 8 years now with having breast cancer twice and not having too many issues until the last 3 years. The last 3 years having been v...
onya
6 months ago
285Views
0likes
3Comments

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