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The Age Factor
I wish that there was consideration of age given. I am 67 yrs old and currently in the 3rd cycle of 4 cycles of Chemo to be followed by radiotherapy, and some other other form of hormonal blockers. I seriously considered not taking on treatment but accepted that at least I needed to do this. But do I want it to go on? Do I…
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Struggling today
Struggling with my emotions today wanting to go back to work I'm a casual worker. I feel like the financial issue that will arise will take its toll . I go back to surgeon on Monday hopefully its good news 🙏 I just feel like I want to cry I've tried talking to my partner and he doesn't seem to understand.
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Changing hospitals - how is it done?
Hi, I am currently being treated for breast cancer at Monash Health. I have had enough. I have had two surgeries with ‘unexpected’ poor outcomes (the type of situation where the doctors keep saying ‘well this doesn’t normally happen’ - except it’s now happened twice). I am now two weeks post my second surgery with an open…
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Decision
I have been diagnosed a second time the first was DCIS 3.5yrs ago, had a lumpectomy without radiation or chemo. Cancer has now returned in the milk duct 2mm. I am having surgery soon was given choice of total mastectomy or total nipple and aerola removal. His recommendation was mastectomy, I have chosen the later. Now…
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Return to Work
Hi everyone, I have recently finished treatment for stage 3 grade 3 breast cancer. I had 3 surgeries, chemo and radiation. My ongoing treatment now is anastrazole, goserelin, abemaciclib and Zometa infusions. I've tried going back to work - I work part time as a medical receptionist. A couple of weeks after being back to…
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My results from surgery!!
Here is what my results are:: Left breast hookworm wide local excision 20mm of high grade DCIS with comedonecrosis and calcification ER Negative I will be keeping a close eye on things radiation is next Thanks ........
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Pathology report
Hi everyone I am wanting to know how I can get my pathology report from my operation ? Even though I am starting to heal ,I don't seem to have any support in my treatment from the hospital Thanks
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Gah. Back again.
Almost seven years ago I roller-skated through Olivia Newton John hospital to Xanadu for my last radiotherapy session, post lumpectomy. Here I am again... another oestrogen positive cancer, same stoopid dense breast. It was picked up on MRI as it couldn't be seen through my milky dense breast tissue and after an MRI biopsy…
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My Surgeon tells me see you in 6 months
Hi,everyone!! surgeon says my operation went very well all clear margins see me in 6 months, to everyone here who has supported me through a nightmare I thought I would never recover from thankyou,thankyou xx I have made such lovely friends here that I care for so very much I know what I will be doing to raise monies for…
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Radiation
I finished Radiation about a month ago but I am still tired and I had real problems with losing skin and burns which has improved now but it is still very itchy? Anyone else have similar experience after breast radiation.
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Goldilocks procedure
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Ongoing seroma
Has anyone else had issues with a seroma ? When I first had a double mastectomy, my right side needed syringing for quite a few months. Years later, when doing a lot of DIY, I felt pain there and thought the worse, but it turned out to be another seroma. It slowly lessened but I seem to have one again now. Would this be to…
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Welcome New Members - 20th September 2024
Thankyou to everyone who had recently joined the Online Network: @Tjay74 @laura1975 @senjakala @kiwisandy @Inga70 @Cazza_61 @tashcancer36 @JMB @vmacalli @Alicat @Merry @kerasia1 @maxi3 @valprecious @Amasya @snaggy @boobunnyboo @liseelu @Bettijean @GraceyS @MazLee @jconnolly4285 @SallyL @VMS72 @Rein91 @Captain @imoise @Wags…
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Sorry if TMI but genital pain with chemo...
Currently undergoing 4 dose dense AC and cannot find anyone else mentioning this side effect maybe due to intimate nature? My genital area is inflamed and feels swollen and sore. It's painful. Surely I am not alone with this side effect? Does anyone have experience with it and how long till it becomes less painful?…
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Day 1 post opp
I've had my surgery doing ok extremely tired didn't sleep well at the hospital. The surgery went well I'm now at home recovering. Pain is very manageable. Feeling a little emotional. But at least it's out.