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Shocked!
I found a lump in my right breast and thought it was just a cyst. Off to the doctor and the blighter was gone but she sent me off for Mammogram and Ultrasound, just to be sure. I was called back the next day for a FNB and was told when I was laying on the bed 'your journey has begun". To say I was shocked is an…
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Old habits die hard
When am I going to learn to say no I have to try and remember I don’t owe my employers my health/ sanity had the scans blood test and see oncology tomorrow morning. Get an email and text from the boss can I work Friday. Instead of saying no straight up I left the answer open. After saying since last drs appointment that I…
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BCNA Webcast - Let's Cut through all the hype! Why exercise? (RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE!)
The recording of Let's Cut through all the hype! Why exercise? is now available HERE We hope you find it both informative and enjoyable. Please feel free to share feedback, questions or thoughts below in the discussion. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Exercise is well…
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My journey starts today.
I am so glad I found this group today and already reading everyone's stories gives me so much comfort I have somewhere to go when lonely. I find online chats good for me and maybe I might make some new friends to talk to and do things with. I live in postcode 3201 Melbourne. Nights already hard when partner is sleeping. I…
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Nails
Hi all My fingernails are in a terrible state despite my best efforts, they do not like the paclitaxel. My toenails, however, are totally unaffected. Same routine on both. My fingernails have turned varying shades of red through to purplish brown, and one is infected, and I've been prescribed antibiotics. All but 2 of them…
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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…