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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…
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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.