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Hello, I'm Nicole, I'm 27 years old and I have just been diagnosed with early breast cancer, I have a strong family history of the disease and looking for a support group. I'm feeling pretty scared and anxious at the moment.
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So good to hear from you. I have been checking to see when you would comment. Glad to hear you are doing well. I am busy organising my "Bye BYe Boobs" fun party which is the day before my surgery :). Better to tackle this with a smile and a laugh, even if it is "bad taste" lol. Please stay in touch and let us all know how you are travelling xx
- Thanks everyone for your wishes. It's the 2nd day after my surgery and I'm recovering well. It feels better the have the prick of a cancer out of my body. My specialist said my lympth node looked healthy, so fingers crossed it is. I should get my pathology results today. The nurses have been amazing also. I'm surprisingly feeling motivated to beat this thing. It's so good to have a network of ppl the reach out to, so thanks.
- Hi Nicole, Hopefully the surgery went well. I was diagnosed coming up 3 years ago. Went through 6 months chemo, 18 months herceptin, and radiotherapy. Had check ups since everything good. I was treated at Olivia's wellness centre and was one of the first to be treated there when they moved. What you are going through is one of most terrifying things you can experience but is does get better. Good luck
- Hi Nicole, Hopefully the surgery went well. I was diagnosed coming up 3 years ago. Went through 6 months chemo, 18 months herceptin, and radiotherapy. Had check ups since everything good. I was treated at Olivia's wellness centre and was one of the first to be treated there when they moved. What you are going through is one of most terrifying things you can experience but is does get better. Good luck
Hi Nicole,
I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis and I'm sure you will get thru it.
I was diagnosed 2 years ago at the age of 34 & so far so good. You will find great support here and we will all do our best to help you thru this.
I had 18 weeks of chemo and I won't lie, it does knock you around quiet a bit. What drugs are you having? I had FEC & then Taxol.
I found that dry Jatz and lots of water & lemonade helped me get thru chemo & I also had a craving for Calippo Iceblocks. Go with your cravings and rest up as much as possible. Don't over do it
All the best with your sugery and keep us updated with how you are going
Hi Nicole,
I'm sorry to hear of your diagnosis and I'm sure you will get thru it.
I was diagnosed 2 years ago at the age of 34 & so far so good. You will find great support here and we will all do our best to help you thru this.
I had 18 weeks of chemo and I won't lie, it does knock you around quiet a bit. What drugs are you having? I had FEC & then Taxol.
I found that dry Jatz and lots of water & lemonade helped me get thru chemo & I also had a craving for Calippo Iceblocks. Go with your cravings and rest up as much as possible. Don't over do it
All the best with your sugery and keep us updated with how you are going
My surgery is 22nd Sept. 1 night in hospital which is good. I am in Clarkson, Perth so not sure where I have seen your profile pic before...maybe you are a friend of a friend on Fb or something. Be brave and strong and embrace your new body. All the very best with your surgery x
- Thanks Katrob, maybe we do know each other. Where are you from? I'm in clyde north, which is near Cranbourne if that helps. Thanks for your kind words. Have you had your surgery yet? Mine is today.
Hi Nicole, Your profile pic is very familiar....FB maybe? I was diagnosed with early breast cancer on 19th Aug. I have opted for a bilateral mastectomy too., for my peace of mind more than anything else. I am not having the reconstruction yet and not sure if I will bother but I am 49. You, like me, will beat this and come out stronger and smiling. Try to embrace this as that is how you will win :)
- Hi Nicole, Sorry you had a need to find us! A big day today for you but hopefully it won't be as bad as you're predicting. I was 37 at diagnosis almost 3 years ago and frightened beyond words but it does get better. I've had a double mastectomy and recon also and am very happy with my results so hopefully you'll be too, not that it is the same as our originals. Just thought you may like to know there are a couple of Facebook groups setup in aust for young women with breast cancer. The two I know of are 'young women with breast cancer' and 'surrounded by pink sisters' . You may find them helpful. I found them and still do, easy to access and a wonderful support group. Quite a few people in both groups are from Melbourne. Hope surgery goes well. Lots of hugs. Sam x
