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DIEP fails in surgery
Hi everyone, just wondering if any one went in for a Double DIEP surgery and because there were complications had to have a double TRAM instead? My surgeon is saying if I start with a DIEP I have to be accepting of the possibilty of TRAM flaps. Plus, he tells me, only 20% of DIEPS are successful??? Help, so confused Jodie
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Flushed/Hot spots post chemo
Moderator moved @cathp post to dedicates post in 'Newly Diagnosed':
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Ladies in Black (TV Series) Starts tonight on ABC -
Did you watch the movie Ladies in Black when it came out in 2021? I did & really enjoyed it. It was a great Aussie movie, set in Sydney in the 50-60s .... in the fashion department of a large Department Store, like Grace Bros or David Jones. It was really quite quaint ..... if you have access to Netflix, you can watch it…
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Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Lunch
Come & join us for an informal afternoon discussing breast reconstruction over lunch. This is the place to speak with ladies who have done it & get lots of tips for recovery. If you’ve done your recon & would like to pay forward that reassurance we would love you to join us. Simone Hall the 3D tattooist will be there with…
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Femara & smelly urine?
This medication is literally the only thing new in my life, so I'm asking of anybody else has had the same side affects? Further I am still drinking plenty of water daily, not eating asparagus (or lately), no mayor changes in diet or drinks and the smelly urine started right when I started taking the meds three days ago.…
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38yo solo mama, what is happening?!
Hi everyone. I was diagnosed yesterday, a month after my first random trip to my sons gp where I asked her to just give her opinion. Right breast invasive ductal carcinoma. I’m sure that will start to roll off the tongue, everything here feels very foreign at this point. Question .. The GP is new to the area and wasn’t…
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Discussion re Dragonfly (or other ) motif for members who've passed, (so other members know)
Hi guys With the sad passing of Wendy55 recently ... it was her desire to have the Dragonfly motif applied to her profile, so that all members who'd interacted with her over the last 10+ years, would know of her passing. Over the years, we build up really special friendships with members on BCNA and keep in touch both…
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Trodelvy - any info to share?
Hi, I am reaching out to see if anyone else has commenced Trodelvy chemotherapy and if yes, what are your side effects experiences. I am only in 1st cycle, 2 weeks on/1 week off. Main reaction has been some insomnia and bad fatigue. Wondering about hair loss and at what stage, if anyone has experienced this? Does fatigue…
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After 13 years and 2 diagnoses today the biggest celebration yet...
After 13 years and 2 diagnoses today my Oncologist gave me a discharge. A day I NEVER believed would come or would be possible. To anyone who is at the beginning, don't let go of hope that you will get through this. It's definitely not lost on me the many that don't make it this far. So I feel humbled and incredibly…
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Sadly, Wendy55 passed away on March 3rd, 2024
I have just heard the sad news from Wendy55's partner, Ron, that Wendy passed away on March 3rd, 2024. He asked me to thank everyone for their friendship and contact with Wendy over the years. xx She was first diagnosed with Breast Cancer 11 years ago - and had the most amazing Oncologist who fought for her all the way -…
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Newly diagnosed - Triple Negative - Chemo underway - Family history
Hi everyone, Well this is the group you really don't want to join, but it appears to be a great resource and source of support, so here goes. I was diagnosed with a triple negative tumour in my left breast on 9th May (grade 3), following a biopsy. I count myself lucky in that I have been part of a High Risk Breast Cancer…
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Recent diagnosis and new to the group
Good afternoon. My name is Jenny and I was diagnosed with Grade 2 cancer in my right breast on the 17 April. I had lumpectomy surgery on 4 May and a PET/CT scan last week as cancer cells were detected in 1 of 3 lymph nodes and results are pending. We met the Oncologist last Tuesday and due to several risk factors,…
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Some ideas on ‘keeping busy’ - a ‘Coping Calendar’ - during Covid but relates to any time, really!
I found this Calendar a little while ago - and thought it was quite good (even tho it related to Covid Lockdown!) Even if you only do a few of the things on the list …. It may help create new routines and hobbies!! And No - you don’t have to do one each day - just as you feel up to it!! Keeping busy & trying new things…
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Welcome New Members - 6th June 2024
A very warm welcome to everyone who has joined the Online Network recently: @snoozey_sister @KRW @Jade80 @ethereal @BernieWal @skinnygirl @ElenaD @Brooms @MadMum77 @emma79 @Melody @JenniJoy @janieboyd @emichacko @jamale @Sachs @Molly5 @AnnieG @hays @Rachelz @CCMA @kmorley55 @Shazmaree @HBK @m_m11 @Cricks @karolyn @SJG…
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Notifications for new posts in Groups feature!
Hi Members, Hi Members, I am happy to share that a feature many of you have had on your wishlist is now available. Notifications for new posts in Groups A new notification option, allowing users to be notified when there are new posts in their Groups. The new notification setting will be available on your Notification…