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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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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…
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Hello there Just Diagnosed
Hi everyone just thought I’d reach out to the community. Recently diagnosed with breast cancer ER/PR positive HER2 negative. 2 legions in breast. I’ve had bloods done and results of chest/abdo/pelvis ct. My surgeon sent me for a Pet scan yesterday and awaiting results as l have a nodule in my lung picked up in the CT scan.…
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What books helped you? Opportunity to suggest and/or review books
Hi everyone, We are excited let you know about a new page on the BCNA website for book reviews. On this page, we will publish reviews of books that may be helpful to people affected by breast cancer. There are a number of book reviews up already, which you can have a look at here:…
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It’s back
Hi everyone I recently found a lump near my mastectomy scar which after an ultrasound and FNA has shown malignant cells, is very likely to be a recurrence. I had early stage multifocal invasive ductal diagnosed in 2021. (Stage 1A) I had my first ever PET today to see what we are dealing with (the FNA didn’t provide enough…
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Best skin repair products for chemo and radiotherapy
A friend of mine bought me some Rich Glen Olive balm as part of a lovely Chemo care pack. My hands and nails held up so well during AC does dense and 12 rounds of taxol chemotherapy. I also used this undergoing radiotherapy to both breasts along with Moo Goo Soothing cream and my care team were amazed even with double dose…
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New Diagnosis HER2 negative
Moderator moved @Dobbo post from activity section to 'Newly Diagnosed':
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Radiation
Any suggestions please of a good bra for when I start radiation for breast cancer. I have large breasts. Size 24 E Also suggested creams that are good during treatment
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The waiting game...
Hi everyone, I'm currently on a bit of a waiting game so thought I'd introduce myself as I'm new to this club that none of us wanted to be a part of! I was diagnosed with "locally advanced multicentric left breast carcinoma" on my 46th birthday a couple of weeks ago. It was quite a shock as I'm super healthy and have zero…