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Happy birthday to @TillyBilly for today
Happy birthday wishes to @TillyBilly I hope that you have a lovely day
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Waiting for Appointment after Referral Peter Mac
Hello friends, I am newly diagnosed with invasive carcinoma found on a routine mammogram and need a lumpectomy and radiation. I have heard all the advice about not being in a big rush to cut it out asap but I'm curious how long you waited after the referral for Peter Mac? I know it's cat A for surgery (>30 day wait).…
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Happy birthday to @arpie
To dear @arpie We wish you a very happy Birthday for today I hope you have a great day doing something that brings you joy like a day fishing 🎣 in your canoe or a strum on your ukulele Thank you for all the support that you give the group lots of love and birthday wishes coming your way
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Is this group still active?
I now have a pleural effusion… 5 years after the fact.
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Happy birthday to @may for 26 May
Wishing you a very happy birthday @May
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50's and onwards with breast cancer
Opening up this discussion for people who have or struggling with the news and we can support each other
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All the tests and scans
Hello everyone, I’m so sorry we’re all here and so grateful to have people Around to turn to. I was diagnosed yesterday after a mammogram, US and biopsy last week. I have IDC grade 2 stage 1. ER+ and PR+. Still waiting for results of HER2Today I had an MRI and CT using liquids via a cannula. Friday I have another biopsy on…
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Last nights webinar - Let’s cut through all the hype! Why exercise?
Last night I jumped onto the webinar about exercise, Did any one else on here also watch? I found it to be very insightful, but due to the fact I was trying to mullite task as most of us do (haha), listen and read the comments as well as add in my bit, I missed a bit about strength exercise twice weekly, I found the…
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10 years on - Survivor
It’s been such a long time since I’ve been on this chat and tonight I’m wanting to celebrate a milestone for me and give others hope- chemotherapy is definitely a great part of why I’m still here 10 years down the track from my diagnosis of stage 3 breast cancer but it takes away so much too. I was shattered to lose my…
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Have your say on the online network
Dear fellow network members, If you are like me and sometimes don't check the announcements; I am re-posting Mez's announcements message about the review of the online network. Please all take part in the survey which is open until next Monday.
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10 years on from diagnosis
It’s been such a long time since I’ve been on this chat and tonight I’m wanting to celebrate a milestone for me and give others hope- chemotherapy is definitely a great part of why I’m still here 10 years down the track from my diagnosis of stage 3 breast cancer but it takes away so much too. I was shattered to lose my…
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Weird taste during radtiotherapy
So, I have had 2 radiotherapy treatments on my left breast so far. I sense a weird taste in my mouth during the treatment. Can this happen or is it my anxiety playing tricks on me?
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BCNA welcomes pharmacy prescription changes for breast cancer medications
Six key breast cancer drugs are now more affordable thanks to 60-day prescribing. BCNA is pleased to confirm that six common types of hormone blocking therapies such as letrozole, anastrozole and tamoxifen, amongst others, are now able to be prescribed 60-days at a time, saving consumers time and money. “It is especially…
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Ready to kick cancers butt!
I was recently diagnosed. I went for my first ever mammogram back in March. I received a call back as they found some dense tissue. Another mammogram, an ultrasound and a biopsy followed. I honestly never thought I would be a statistic, but here we are. I am going in for my surgery tomorrow. Feeling a little nervous but as…
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First Paclitaxel
Hello Folks! I have my first chemo this Wednesday and I am so in my head about it. What was your first infusion of Paclitaxel like both physically, environmentally and mentally? I know we are all different but gathering information is calming for me.