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Boob farewell?
I'm booked for surgery in 4 days for a unilateral mastectomy. I feel like I want to say farewell to the boob but am a little lost for ideas. On one hand, I want to say good riddance; on the other, it fed my children, gave partners entertainment and was a great, jiggly part of my life. I realise it's very…
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Surgery
Has surgery last week for DCIS mastectomy and implant and other side made to match my new boob. Found out yesterday that there was a 1 cm cancerous growth that hadn’t shown up on any of the scans,feeling so lucky that I had routine mammograms and that DCIS was found so early so grateful to Austin Health for their care they…
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Welcome New Members - 18th April 2024
Welcome to everyone who has joined the Online Network in the past week: @DD3399_85 @writespare @kathy99 @backintune @kk35 @telendm06 @Vic0002 @unicorn3 @StillAnnie @appleseed @Daisy1 @Charlie2024 @Jano @PatriciaAlcantara @Sckande @Sgb @mumtomany You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA's) Online…
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Newly diagnosed and has spread to bones and liver
I literally found out 2 weeks ago that I have breast cancer. I just got back from an appointment today after all my scans to be told that it’s spread to my liver and bones. I’m absolutely shocked and terrified. I’m HER positive. I’m having a PET scan done to confirm about bones and liver and told surgery is not an option…
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Qld Survey on shaping the future of Cancer Care - FINISHES TODAY ..... so jump on NOW!
Have your say and help shape the future of cancer care in Queensland. This survey finishes today .... so jump on NOW if you'd like to add your 'two bits' .... https://www.health.qld.gov.au/system-governance/strategic-direction/plans/queensland-cancer-strategy
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Two different types of breast cancer (TNBC / ER+)
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Looking for hope - (ENHERTU next treatment path)
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Confused. Brave face, crumbling inside
Long story short have had a lump over 12 mth. Mammogram found nothing. Us an biopsy and Left breast only, IDC er and pr positive, her negative +1. No special type.cribform subtype. Done pet scan and now Mri is more extensive then they think. Want to do masectomy in 2 and a bit weeks. Told that I can't have any extenders.…
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Newly diagnosed - tough day
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Long term Herceptin
Hi was just wondering how long people have been on Herceptin and how they are doing? I have celebrated 14 years this January and will have my 238th infusion next week. I have had a mastectomy and am waiting to have the other one removed as I hate the lopsided feel and having all my clothes moving to the left very annoying…
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Welcome New Members - 11th April 2024
Greetings and warm welcome to our new members to recently joined the Online Network: @Yanny @Tmmil2 @oseikka @clairemacbear @wedohardthings @jo_c @Drew @LinSkin @slonimski @AlliD @MillyMollyMulberry @lorns @Vanessa_M @Nickii2 @Hann @michlady01 @widi64 @Cheggs @xenct @bvanno @susgarlo @dbuchhorn @mishymac @Kels93 @Donna_H…
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An unexpected birthday surprise
Hi everyone, I have been on the journey for about a month now. I had no symptoms and given it was my 53rd birthday at the beginning of March, and the last checkup I had was just before I was 50, I thought I should get into healthy birthday habits and do all the checks. A week after my test I received the call to advise I…
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PALB2 mutant gene
Hi everyone, I have just finished my chemo and radio and just starting hormone therapy and I’m doing ok so far 😊 My oncologist asked me to do a genetic test back in october and I have finally received my results, I have a mutant PALB2 gene which I understand increases my risk of breast, ovarian and pancreas cancer…. Oh…
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Take part in research to improve our online services
We’re inviting members of the Online Network to help us improve our website and online services. This work is part of a project that aims to improve access to relevant information and support that is tailored to your personal preferences and experiences of breast cancer. It will cover My Journey and the Symptom Tracker,…
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Recently Diagnosed - So Many Questions
Hello ladies After going for normal mammogram, which I believed was completely routine as no lumps or signs etc, I got the call from my GP to come straight in and was told it wasn’t good news. Got in the next day for Ultrasound and Biopsies (1 core and 2 fine needle) and a few days later diagnosed with, at this stage,…