Living with breast cancer

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Triple negative recurrence
Hi I was diagnosed with Triple Neg last March 2024 and finished chemo and radiation end Sept. I got through it all fine-not too many side effects bar the usual and I was exercising, eating well, and ...
Tulip1
12 days ago
anxiety
emotions
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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
218Views
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4Comments
Personal Injury Claim
Im &@#$@. I've had mismanagement of smx Still suffering. Had to discharge myself, due to safety. Been knocked back by 3 Lawyers. I'm gona fight this. Miscommunication, Breach of Duty of Care, Miscondu...
Cora
3 months ago
284Views
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9Comments
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
3 months ago
anxiety
coping
survivorship
51Views
1like
1Comment
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
6 months ago
coping
emotions
tamoxifen
work
720Views
0likes
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
7 months ago
coping
Lower imune system
post treatment
101Views
0likes
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
7 months ago
lymphoedema
199Views
0likes
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
8 months ago
emotions
relationships
survivorship
937Views
0likes
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
8 months ago
coping
Instagram
post treatment
survivorship
50Views
0likes
0Comments
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
8 months ago
counselling
side-effects
sugery
support
297Views
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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
8 months ago
anxiety
coping
post treatment
105Views
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
9 months ago
post treatment
survivorship
178Views
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
9 months ago
anger
coping
post treatment
145Views
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
10 months ago
ai
emotions
235Views
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
10 months ago
uti
956Views
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
10 months ago
97Views
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
10 months ago
side-effects
tamoxifen
770Views
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
10 months ago
156Views
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
11 months ago
exercise
Fatigue
hair-loss
inspiration
work
208Views
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
11 months ago
coping
emotions
mastectomy
Reconstruction
young-women
967Views
1like
22Comments

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