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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.
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Happy birthday to @HappySoul
Happy birthday to dear @HappySoul <3
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Can not believe it.
Shock, denial, anger - cant imagine how I can move towards acceptance. Newly Dx. Initially was stage 2, then told stage 3 and now looking at stage 4 with lung mets. What the! This roller coaster is insane and I want to get off. Found a lump 8 weeks ago, took a month to get into my rural GP, another 2 week wait for scans…
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World Childless Week - this week
Many people are childless and, whilst some never wanted them in the first place, some really did but it was not to be. This story appeared on my ABC feed on Monday. Personally, I empathized with the gentleman whose story also appeared. "Why don't you just adopt? You can have one of mine! At least you get to sleep-in… When…
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Lymphoedema Information Day
Registration has just been extended until 13th March Come along to Tamworth for the Regional Lymphoedema Information Day on Saturday 21st March. To attend this wonderful day of learning about lymphoedema, the best practice to treat and manage this condition, latest research, and opportunity to see and talk to our sponsors…
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Hair Loss Advice
Hi beautiful people. I have just commenced chemo a few weeks ago and I am just starting to lose my hair. I have bought some hats and scarves but I would appreciate some advice on wigs. Looking at the possibility of a real hair wig? Would really appreciate your opinions. I live in the the Wollongong area. Thanks ☺️
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Struggling with Negative Emotions
Good morning, I am new to the forum so apologies if this subject has been discussed previously. I had a double mastectomy in March 2024. Breast Cancer is so prevalent in my family, but all other family members have only needed a lumpectomy, not a double mastectomy. I'm not belittling their experience, but I feel I don't…
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Questions to ask 'Post Surgery' of yourself - to your Specialists - Tick Sheets - Self assessment
I know that after my own surgery, I didn't always quite know what questions to ask of my surgeon and 'the team' that we all see regularly for the first 5 years following our treatment - so I set about looking for 'tick sheets' that would help me, as these appointments approached! I came across some really interesting…
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Wishing @Cindi a VERY happy 70th Birthday for TODAY
Wishing @Cindi a wonderful 70th birthday today, with family & friends xx I've beaten you to the 70s club by one year!! ;) xx You've had a pretty tough 12 months .... so hope this is the turning of the corner for you and wishing you many more Happy Birthdays xxx I hope you can celebrate with a wee glass of wind - and enjoy…
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Online Network Survey - Results
Thank you for taking part in our digital research As some of you may know, we need to move the Online Network to a new platform, as part of a wider project to improve our online resources. We ran a survey and conducted interviews with members of the network to gather information such as: * What works well and what needs to…
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Helping make decisions
Hi, my Mum is 78 and was diagnosed with hormone positive breast cancer in 2023, she has had her surgery and radiotherpay and is now on her hormone blockers. She now needs to make a decision about taking zometa, weighing up side effects with quality of life in your later years. She wants me to help her make a decision she…