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Newbie
Hi Well here I am. Somewhere I never thought I would. Bet I am not rare in this thinking but there you go. A routine mammogram via breast screen on the 1st of May 2024 where I noticed dimpling. I decided not to wait so took myself to my gp the next day. In between the mammogram and dr I had felt a thickening. Off for a…
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Welcome New Members - 20th June 2024
A very warm welcome to everyone who has joined the Online Network recently: @LeighLeigh @Sha @Leeg @lolasmum @amandamck @cathp @Kylie04 @tarshy @JLo @OTISMYCAT @RenB @bgadke77 @Mokemum @sarapatricia @Jennifer_H @AnnV @patsy02 @Stina @JuneC @Ann88 @DebbieMcl @disi00 @Sarah22 @New @glenda1 @Wishful @bluehoneybee @CEM23…
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Attend our next event - In person (Shepparton, Vic) or online! Wednesday 26 June
We're heading to Shepparton, Victoria on Wednesday 26 June for our next Information Forum - bringing leading experts to the local community to provide insights on a range of breast cancer topics. Plus there's an online option, so you can join in no matter where you are! Just click 'attending virtually' when registering.…
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Exercise for Cancer/Chemo Patients - Lift Cancer Care Services Experience?
Hello BC Hive Mind! Does anyone here have experience with Lift Cancer Care Services? I'd like to read about your experiences. Feel free to message me.
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Friday Update (On Tuesday!) - 18th June 2024
Hello members new, old and in between :) Well, it has been some time since I crammed in an update for you all (apologies) and Tuesday is just as good a day as any right? During the month of May BCNA had another very successful Pink Bun campaign and our webcast 'Let's cut through all the hype! Why exercise?' was a hit! As…
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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 -…