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12 weeks of Taxol and tumour has not shrunk TNBC
Hi all i was wondering if anyone has had the same experience as me with Triple Negative breast cancer? I was diagnosed in Febuary and have had 12 weeks of Taxol chemo and been for an ultrasound and the tumour hasnt changed at all. I am feeling so disappointed
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Newly diagnosed and treatment started
Hi I recently posted my diagnosis date in the wrong area. Think it is community adverts. Anyway...I was diagnosed after a core biopsy on the 16th of May. On the 17th of June I had a partial mastectomy. Surgeon post op appointment last Monday to be told that the little buggers (put nicely) were in 3 of 4 lymph nodes, which…
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Wishing @Cath62 a wonderful birthday for yesterday, 23rd June xx
Wishing @Cath62 a terrific birthday for yesterday - with big hugs and lots of best wishes xx take care xxx
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Welcome New Members 27th June 2024
Welcome to everyone who has joined the Online Network recently: @katym @megct @Hainsworth1 @KazzieB @Alfie @TamlynG @imogen123 @Julie42 @janee51 @breastcancertwice @Gail_C @TJP @Tremar @byo_boy @ennaid @Bea @Batjam @mes @SWarn @liltiger You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA's) Online Network.…
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Today is @CarrieP Birthday
Wishing you a very happy birthday @CarrieP
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National Press Club of Australia was on cancer & immunotherapy/chemotherapy & genome testing
On the ABC TV On Wed June 26th was a discussion by an Oncologist talking about more recent chemotherapy 'specific tumour targeting' with the newer chemos/immunotherapy. Given by an Oncologist who is Stage 4 Metastatic. You should be able to watch it here below on ABC iView if you didn't see it on TV…
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Keeping Warm in Winter without breaking the bank - What do you do?
There is no fun in being cold over winter - if your feet are cold - ALL of you is cold! So keep those warm slippers/thick socks handy! The increased cost of power is also a factor - and using a small blow heater to heat a whole room when you are the only one 'in it' can be expensive too, specially in the last year or two…
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A Happy Belated Birthday to Julez1958 for June 7th
Wishing @Julez1958 a VERY HAPPY (and belated) birthday wish for June 7th xx I hope you enjoyed the day with family & friends & were royally spoiled xx Thank you for being a great friend and giver of wonderful advice xx
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Happy birthday to @Angara
Happy birthday to @Angara have a wonderful day x
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Newly diagnosed
G'day folks... I am 50 yrs old. I was diagnosed on the 24/04/24, day before Anzac day...😢. I have all theses mixed emotions right now. I found a lump 2 inches long in my left breast. Biopsy felt like I was stabbed. Every time I move it grabs and I have NEVER felt pain like it before. My appetite has decreased, I feel…
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BCNA Leads First National Roadmap to Collecting Metastatic Breast Cancer Data
A roadmap to finally count the number of people diagnosed with incurable and life limiting metastatic breast cancer (MBC) is a step closer thanks to the $1.5 million announced over the weekend by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese to fund a cancer data alliance. Almost two years ago a group of Breast Cancer Network Australia…
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Newbie
Hi Well here I am. Somewhere I never thought I would. Bet I am not rare in this thinking but there you go. A routine mammogram via breast screen on the 1st of May 2024 where I noticed dimpling. I decided not to wait so took myself to my gp the next day. In between the mammogram and dr I had felt a thickening. Off for a…
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Welcome New Members - 20th June 2024
A very warm welcome to everyone who has joined the Online Network recently: @LeighLeigh @Sha @Leeg @lolasmum @amandamck @cathp @Kylie04 @tarshy @JLo @OTISMYCAT @RenB @bgadke77 @Mokemum @sarapatricia @Jennifer_H @AnnV @patsy02 @Stina @JuneC @Ann88 @DebbieMcl @disi00 @Sarah22 @New @glenda1 @Wishful @bluehoneybee @CEM23…
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Attend our next event - In person (Shepparton, Vic) or online! Wednesday 26 June
We're heading to Shepparton, Victoria on Wednesday 26 June for our next Information Forum - bringing leading experts to the local community to provide insights on a range of breast cancer topics. Plus there's an online option, so you can join in no matter where you are! Just click 'attending virtually' when registering.…
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Exercise for Cancer/Chemo Patients - Lift Cancer Care Services Experience?
Hello BC Hive Mind! Does anyone here have experience with Lift Cancer Care Services? I'd like to read about your experiences. Feel free to message me.