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New here, Phylodes Tumour
Hi Everyone, I am 56, mother of two adult girls. Mid April I was referred for an ultrasound on a hard lump I found in my left breast. I was shocked to receive a phone call from my GP saying I needed to see a breast surgeon. All tests, scans and biopsys finished, to be told my only option is simple mastectomy. The surgery…
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Q&A – TRIPLE NEGATIVE BREAST CANCER on Tuesday 24th October from 4:30-6pm (AEDT).
Register for the Q&A on Triple Negative Breast Cancer (Submit a question.) https://www.breastcancertrials.org.au/news/qa-events/qa-triple-negative-breast-cancer/ Triple negative breast cancer accounts for approximately 15% of all breast cancers. As the name suggests, triple negative breast cancer does not have any of the…
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Q&A on Wed – IS LESS MORE: RETHINKING BREAST CANCER TREATMENT - book your spot.
Join Q&A on Wednesday 12 June from 5-6:30pm (AEST) for a free online Q&A, where leading researchers and women with a history of breast cancer will discuss a ‘less is more’ approach to treatment. On the Panel discussing this topic: Book your spot here:…
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Any regrets after going flat?
I'm seriously considering having my other breast off, and going flat. I don't have a cancer gene, and have not had this recommended for that reason. But I am finding my remaining breast a nuisance. My bra is always twisting, and when bra less, I have one big boob. I'm considering no precise reconstruction and breast…
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Seven year mammogram and ultrasound and......all good!
Seven year mammogram and ultrasound after lumpectomy, chemo and radiation in 2017 and......all good! Yaaay! Best wishes to everybody
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Dizzy turns - BC Trip Negative diagnosed July 2019
Hi ladies! I thought I’d reach out & ask if anyone is going through same thing as me! As I don’t feel I’m getting anywhere at the Doctors even though tests done, bloods, heart monitor & all come back ok!?!?!? So I had a bad dizzy turn back in 2021 at work & ambulance called. Nothing for 2 years then from Jan ‘23 to now I…
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First chemo
How to navigate through fatigue upset tummy sickness no appetite ??????
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Perinueral invasion. Confused
Hello beautiful people, My oncologist does not like to really do staging etc. However he has recently had to send me a Dr cert and on it states “ Perinueral invasion present”. I am hoping someone could explain to me what this means if they have had the same. I am also grade 2, ER and PR positive, clear margins, Ki 30-40%.…
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Victoria is doing an Inquiry into women & pain - feel free to participate!
If you live in Victoria you may like to take part in this survey if you have/do experience pain of any sort - whether from your BC or anything else. .... The survey is open until 31st July 2024 ... The government wants to know what your experiences are with pain and accessing care for your pain condition. Understanding…
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Veoza for hot flushes
Hi, my GP gave me a call last week suggesting this new medication Veoza for my hot flushes. It was only approved by the TGA in February this year. It’s apparently safe for hormone positive breast cancer patients. Given we can’t take hormone replacement therapy it sounds like an interesting option. After 4 years of…
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Preparing for surgery
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DCIS question: Does a core needle biopsy break the duct and cause the cancer to spread?
Last Tuesday I was diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma In Situ (DCIS) breast cancer in my left breast. I have had two core needle biopsies on my left and right breast. I'm still waiting for the results from the biopsy on my right breast. I have an appointment with the breast surgeon tomorrow (Monday). I'm worried that the…
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Anxiety Plus
I was diagnosed last month with a 4cm tumour in right breast after having DCIS five years ago. A Mastectomy is booked in for 14/3. A month ago I was having a breast MRI when I had a sharp pain in my right rib. Since then I have had pain/heavy feeling in rib/chest area and struggled to get a deep breath which gets worse…
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Newly Diagnosed - story so far
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Olaparib (Lynparza) for metastatic breast cancer in people with a BRCA gene mutation
Urgent opportunity As some of you may know, BCNA provides a
consumer comment to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) in
support of drugs being considered for subsidy on the PBS. Equity of access to
new treatment options is especially important for those with metastatic breast
cancer. Our policy team are…