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Dupuytren’s Contracture
hi everyone, this is my first post! I was diagnosed with MBC (de novo) in January 2018. Mets were found in my lungs, bones and brain. I completed chemo June 2018 and very happy with latest scans. Eights spots in lungs have disappeared, breast tumours have shrunk dramatically and no further changes to the brain met. (no one…
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Any tips for post-surgery bras and soft-forms......
Hi everyone. I am a 47-year-old mother of 2 from Queensland, 8 weeks post-diagnosis and 3 weeks post-surgery (right mastectomy). It's been a whirlwind to say the least! I am a larger breasted woman and my Breast Care Nurse ordered me the bra and soft form from Berlei via BCNA. I have not worn many bras since surgery but…
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Happy birthday to @annajjj
Dear @annajjj Wishing you a very happy birthday for 25 July I hope that you had a wonderful day and celebrated with those that are dearest to you <3
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Happy birthday wishes to @FLClover
Wishing you a wonderful birthday @FLClover I hope that you have a lovely day
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Palb2
Hi everyone this is my first post I have been through cervical cancer stage 3 with chemo and radiation now tested positive to palb2 gene and have been given options my mind is muddled and I’m nervous about going through such a big procedure has anyone been through this if so any advice would be appreciated
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Hot flush game changer!!! Oxybutynin 5mg twice a day. Can be Prescribed by Onc
Who is getting Hot Flushes? Have you been given any meds to combat it? Oxybutynin has been used to mitigate hot flushes/flashes for at least 5 years in the USA - has anyone been prescribed it in Australia? It is more known as an incontinence game changer (hubby was on it & it gave him his dignity back.) He rarely had…
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Mastectomy for DCIS
Hello. I am 42 and have recently been diagnosed with DCIS and am having to decide between a lumpectomy (with likely radiation) and a mastectomy. The DCIS is 33mm long, and categorised as high grade. If anyone reading this has also had to make this decision and would be happy to provide some insight into their process it…
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Today is @JanineG birthday!
Wishing you a wonderful birthday @JanineG
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Early Breast Cancer
Hi All, I was recalled for mammograms and they did biopsies and was diagnosed on 25th June (of which would have been my mothers birthday). I have a 10mm lump plus some calcifications around that area. I have seen my surgeon and have asked for a mastectomy rather than remove the lump and calcifications in about four areas…
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Mastectomy bras
I’ve had a mastectomy with reconstruction on the left side (which is now smaller than my right breast) and I will eventually do the same on the right side but in the mean time I’m wondering if anyone knows of any good bras that will give my natural breast the support but also fit both sides. I’m finding I can only wear my…
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Happy birthday to @anne94 for July 21
Wishing you a very happy birthday dear @Anne94
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Happy birthday to you @Katy_Sodapop
Happy birthday wishes dear @Katy_Sodapop
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New version of the Predict tool.
Hi everyone, Curious if anyone else has tried the latest version of the Predict tool that was used by our oncologist based off the parameters of a particular diagnosis? This newer version seems to take more factors into account and gives a somewhat more positive outlook than the previous version which is very encouraging.…
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DCIS
Hi everyone, I am new to this forum - and any forum really - I have a horror of any sort of social media. But I am struggling so badly emotionally right now. I have been diagnosed with extensive DCIS in my left breast - 60mm high grade (grade 3) with comodo necrosis - confirmed via lumpectomy surgery. Another 5mm high…
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5 day radiotherapy treatment
I have recently been diagnosed with low grade early stage estrogen positive breast cancer. I have had a lumpectomy and the margins and 4 nodes removed were clear. I have been offered the standard 3 week radiotherapy treatment or a 5 day targeted radiotherapy treatment which only delivers the radiation to the area of the…