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Unlucky at 33
Hi Everyone, I’m Jane, 33 and was diagnosed with ER/PR +, HER2 - grade 1 breast cancer in September. I’ve since had a lumpectomy / reconstruction / sentinel node biopsy, and a level 2 axilla clear...
Hi @JaneinMelbourne,
Welcome to the club that no-one really wants to join! Here, You can raise ANY issue, and get helpful replies from those who’ve gone before you. Nothing is off limits. We have ‘private groups’ for some of the more personal discussions .... so feel free to join any of them, if they suit you.
We all know the absolute turmoil that comes with the bc diagnosis and the effects it has on us mentally, emotionally and physically (I found it mucked with my brain, more than anything) .... and specially as you are so young too. There is a Young Women's section (Right Hand side, in the 'groups' - click on it if you'd like to join)
Well done on getting back to your running again already, albeit a slow one. Make haste slowly! ;) My husband is an athlete & he was busting to get out for a run (he was actually exercising in the hospital corridors following his own cancer surgery - and the staff were amazed, given that he had most of his stomach removed!) Where there is a will, there's a way!!
Try & keep your sense of humour 'up there' - we have a really good 'funnies page' (called Friday Funnies, but we add them every day!!) Just click on the link to add pics and posts ...
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/19116/friday-funnies#latest
If you are into arts & crafts, we have a 'Creative Corner'
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/14979/creative-corner#latest
and if into your garden, a Gardening post as well!!
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/comment/186078#Comment_186078
And we now have a Fishing post, as that is one of my passions!
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/19494/fishing-brag-pics
Try not to use Dr Google as there is just so much conflicting information out there, and every BC case is 'unique' and it will only scare the pants off you!
All the best with your ongoing appointments.
and for your annual checkups, some ‘tick sheets’ to help you put your questions together for your medical team.
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/21973/questions-to-ask-post-surgery-of-yourself-to-your-specialists-tick-sheets-self-assessment#latest
Welcome to the club that no-one really wants to join! Here, You can raise ANY issue, and get helpful replies from those who’ve gone before you. Nothing is off limits. We have ‘private groups’ for some of the more personal discussions .... so feel free to join any of them, if they suit you.
We all know the absolute turmoil that comes with the bc diagnosis and the effects it has on us mentally, emotionally and physically (I found it mucked with my brain, more than anything) .... and specially as you are so young too. There is a Young Women's section (Right Hand side, in the 'groups' - click on it if you'd like to join)
Well done on getting back to your running again already, albeit a slow one. Make haste slowly! ;) My husband is an athlete & he was busting to get out for a run (he was actually exercising in the hospital corridors following his own cancer surgery - and the staff were amazed, given that he had most of his stomach removed!) Where there is a will, there's a way!!
Try & keep your sense of humour 'up there' - we have a really good 'funnies page' (called Friday Funnies, but we add them every day!!) Just click on the link to add pics and posts ...
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/19116/friday-funnies#latest
If you are into arts & crafts, we have a 'Creative Corner'
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/14979/creative-corner#latest
and if into your garden, a Gardening post as well!!
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/comment/186078#Comment_186078
And we now have a Fishing post, as that is one of my passions!
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/19494/fishing-brag-pics
Try not to use Dr Google as there is just so much conflicting information out there, and every BC case is 'unique' and it will only scare the pants off you!
All the best with your ongoing appointments.
and for your annual checkups, some ‘tick sheets’ to help you put your questions together for your medical team.
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/21973/questions-to-ask-post-surgery-of-yourself-to-your-specialists-tick-sheets-self-assessment#latest
All the best with your IVF too xx Take care xx