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7 year diagnosis anniversary is today ..... how time flies!
7 years ago today, I learned that I had Invasive Lobular Cancer after a clear NSW Breast Screen just 6+ months before. My GP had found the 'lumps' back in Oct & it took until 'now' to get the results! ... (I'd had a 2nd 'failed' Mammogram and ultrasound in the mean time that didn't find the tumours ... and on the…
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Sutherland Shire Breast Cancer Support Group
Sutherland Shire Breast Cancer Support Group Anyone who has ever had a breast cancer diagnosis is most welcome to come along to any of our meetings. 1st Wednesday of the month 7-9 pm at Tradies Gymea 57 Manchester Rd Gymea *5.30 pm Pre-group dinner in Willow Restaurant 3rd Saturday of the month At Camelia Gardens Tea Rooms…
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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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Scared about the side effects of treatment
Hello everyone, I'm 35 with two young girls- I was initially diagnosed with LCIS just after a routine scan- but after my mastectomy surgery 2 weeks ago, the pathology has come back that I have HER2+ estrogen and progesterone + Lobular carcinoma, but thankfully no spread. It was a real shock as I was not expecting this…
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Tamoxofen
Would love to hear from anyone who is on tamoxifen. I am due to commence taking this and am concerned about any potential side effects xx
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Radiation Fibrosis Syndrome
Hi everyone!!!! I was diagnosed with BC last year. I had DCIS and IDC......I had conserving surgery partial mastectomy with a flap reconstruction done......I had my yearly follow up in June this year and the mammogram and ultrasound picked up a mass....I had the biopsy straight away and it didn't contain any cancer…
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Palbociclib Side effects back
That didn’t take long to have all the side effects back. i sure enjoyed the break maybe too much did heaps and had lots happening Just finished my 21 days and it's been like i didn’t get a break at all, mind you day 5 in and caught the flu and haven’t been able to shake it. The worst congestion and cough ever which doesn’t…
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Fulvestrant pain - any suggestions?
Hi everyone I’ve just started on Fulvestrant & was wondering if anyone has any tips on decreasing the pain on injection & the sore bum afterwards. I’ve been advised to use a heat pack & massage with Hirudoid, which I’ve done. Doesn’t make any difference.
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Happy birthday @dawnc
Happy birthday to you dear @Dawnc for 9th January best wishes for a great start to a new year <3
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Birthday wishes to dear @Justtoomuch
Happy birthday to @Justtoomuch For 9th January best wishes I hope that this year is kind to you <3 <3
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10th January is @tina_m2 birthday
Happy birthday to @tina_m2 wishing you a wonderful celebration
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Feeling scared and just a bit angry
Hi, I'm Karen, 61yo, from Victoria. I was diagnosed in September, my birthday actually, I was numb. I had been dealing with a very coercive relationship, narcissism, gaslighting the lot, to be told this news was just too much, I had all sorts going through my head, How do I tell my children? How do I do this? Why me?…
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Caps with 'fake hair' to wear , during/post chemo
On Xmas Day, I was at a restaurant for lunch with friends & one person was wearing the 'middle' cap below - and it looked really cool!! They are available on ebay & Temu etc I am sure there are more 'styles' too. Here's a couple more - would you consider wearing one? take care
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Friday Funnies
So in an effort to begin the weekend with a smile I thought I'd post a picture of something I saw in an antique shop recently. Never mind about all the rest, when is THIS going to be listed on the PBS?! And on the reverse:
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What are your easiest, tastiest meals - quick to prepare when you can't think of anything!!
Hi guys I have a few 'standard' easy meals that I always have the ingredients handy, in case I seriously can't be bothered cooking a 'fancy' meal ....... feel free to add your own 'Favs'! ;) Last night, we had our winter favourite 'comfort food' - Lamb Shanks!! I cheat, and buy the Aldi FROZEN Lamb Shanks (2 for $12…