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KylieG
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6 years ago

What a time to find out you're not covered by HBF! And can I save my nipple?

I was diagnosed just over a week ago.  Amid all the shock, at least in the back of my mind I thought, at least I'm covered with HBF.  It was only when I was sitting in the office at the private hospit...
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Blossom1961
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6 years ago
@KylieG Are You hormone -ve and Her2+? That was my scenario. Three spots ranging from 1 - 4.2 cm plus a large spreading mass of haze that had cancer in it plus two node involvement. Chemo first for me then mastectomy and anxillery (node) clearance. It was doable but a shock at the time. Big hugs.