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Sharp pain in breast
I'm 2 years since BC just had Radiation therapy and on hormone tablet been doing well. But for the last 2 months getting a sharp pain in my bad boob usually wheni turn to wipe my behind. Do others get pain still in breast 2 years down the track??
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Reboot
Just when I thought i was getting through the night just waking turning over repositioning all my pillows and bam back to it.
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Wishing you a very happy birthday @Raich
Dear @Raich I hope that you’re birthday is a very happy one xx
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Zoladex covered by PBS?
This Wednesday I will be seeing a new oncologist for a second opinion. My initial oncologist recommended Zoladex and Aromasin as part of my hormone treatment. Im researching all I can before my appointment this Wednesday, is there guidelines or restrictions on the PBS cover for these drugs? I have "Googled" as much as I…
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Difficulties getting and moving in bed.
Recently had mastectomy implant and reconstructive surgery for DCIS and had my other breast reconstructed to match the one that had the DCIS,I was finding it so difficult and painful to get out and move in bed when I thought of a adjustable bed stock (I didn’t know that’s what it was called till I found one) it has been a…
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How to find a good medical team? (Brisbane / Gold Coast)
hi all - my partner has just been diagnosed with BC, it's very early days and we don't have a lot of information yet, but are wondering what to do about finding a good Dr (and possibly surgeon if it comes to that). We live in regional SE Qld, and my partner will most likely be seeking treatment in Brisbane or the Gold…
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Newly diagnosed with triple negative.
Hi everyone, Wish I wasn't here but glad I'm not alone. I'm 49yo and diagnosed yesterday with triple negative invasive ductal cancer with lymph node involvement. I had positive biopsies last week but got the full breakdown when I met with my surgeon yesterday. I had all my scans this afternoon and now I wait I guess until…
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Lancet Breast Cancer Commission
A landmark report by The Lancet Breast Cancer Commission has highlighted gross inequities in breast cancer care in both low and high-income countries globally. “Many groups are being systemically left behind, ignored or forgotten” - Professor Charlotte Coles, Chair of the Lancet Commission. People living with metastatic…
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Questions for the Doc
What a whirlwind! Recently diagnosed ILC and have an appt today to find out treatment plan. Any recommendations for great questions I should ask the Doc?
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Newly diagnosed triple negative, but not new to cancer
Hello I am 56 years old and recently diagnosed with triple negative. I had breast cancer 13 years ago with a lumpectomy chemo followed by radiotherapy. Total shock to be diagnosed again but a different cancer and same breast. I'm having surgery and reconstruction and chemotherapy again, can't have radiotherapy in same…
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Happy birthday @shiree
Happy birthday wishes to dear @shiree
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39 years triple-negative early cance,through IVF treatment & start chemo mid-May24
Hi all, I m new recently diagnosis triple-negative early cancer (grade2). Still asking myself why I having cancer because I have good lifestyle, eat healthy food, just move in new house in Dec 2023, My husband and I willing to start house renov but nothing could happen because we need to fight cancer. I had bone scan, MRI…
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Welcome New Members - 7th May 2024
A very warm welcome to everyone who has joined the Online Network in the past fortnight: @LacyMacbead @Figaro @BCS2024 @DebjT @EKC @kboz @NannyAileen_8 @HellyC @heddie @LolitaG @BalthazarMay @herplv @pondmt @Antz2 @Deb1965 @Molly61 @pollytps @Magnolia @Natalie_T @ElsieJoy @WaynesMum @Blessedone @2527beach @SherryL…
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Mosaic on my breast cancer journey
Completed this recently. It was very therapeutic. It is on display at The Black Diamond Gallery 66 Commercial Rd Port Adelaide until Sunday 19 May
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Newly diagnosed
Hi all, I was diagnosed straight after Easter and had mastectomy in mid April. Now waiting to have a PET scan to see if it has spread else where, and see medical oncologist to find out about chemo and/or radio therapies. A bit worried about chemo and the side effects. I'm actually more scared/worried about chemo rather…