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Perinueral invasion. Confused
Hello beautiful people, My oncologist does not like to really do staging etc. However he has recently had to send me a Dr cert and on it states “ Perinueral invasion present”. I am hoping someone could explain to me what this means if they have had the same. I am also grade 2, ER and PR positive, clear margins, Ki 30-40%.…
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Victoria is doing an Inquiry into women & pain - feel free to participate!
If you live in Victoria you may like to take part in this survey if you have/do experience pain of any sort - whether from your BC or anything else. .... The survey is open until 31st July 2024 ... The government wants to know what your experiences are with pain and accessing care for your pain condition. Understanding…
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Veoza for hot flushes
Hi, my GP gave me a call last week suggesting this new medication Veoza for my hot flushes. It was only approved by the TGA in February this year. It’s apparently safe for hormone positive breast cancer patients. Given we can’t take hormone replacement therapy it sounds like an interesting option. After 4 years of…
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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…