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GP IN MELBOURNE
Hi all, does anyone have a good GP in Melbourne? Within 5km of north melbourne preferably? My excellent one retired 😢. Please DM me if you do! We probably aren’t allowed to publicly discuss here.
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Happy birthday wishes to @May20019
Wishing you a very happy birthday @May20019
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INTERNATIONAL FLAT DAY OCTOBER 7TH.
Are you one of the many ladies who have had a single or double mastectomy without reconstruction ? Have you joined the private group 'Flat Chat - no Breast Reconstruction' ? There have been thoughts of arranging something like a Saturday (long) lunch to celebrate International Flat Day. Perhaps somewhere that has plenty of…
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I'm not ok ... looking for book recommendations that will chase the blues away
The past few months have been particularly tough. While I remain BC free, my health has really declined in the past year. I spent 2 weeks in hospital in July then I left hospital early to be with my wonderful beautiful Dad who was dying of severe dementia. I am grateful I got to be with him for those last few weeks and…
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Unexpected new adventure
This so wasn't what I was expecting at 58. This year has been full of health issues. Thought I was done. Then my boobs go "hold my beer"! Process to diagnosis full of snafus. Up to and including finding out during a phone consult :( Early stage BC. Lump I found in one, became cancer in both. PET scan clear elsewhere. HER2+…
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Newly Diagnosed & Over Thinking it all!
I'm a 54 year old women of 3 gorgeous grown up sons living with my partner of 5 years & loving life after a few years of turbulence both personally & professionally. I am newly diagnosed with invasive NST, + for both ER & PgR apparently that's good, yesterday was a week after right boobie lumpectomy & 3 x axillary lymph…
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Newly diagnosed, now waiting, doesn’t feel real
Hi, following a routine breastscreen mammogram, got a call back and now find myself with multi focal breast cancer in my left breast. After the initial shock, got on with CT Scans and met with surgeon this week and have the start of a treatment plan, starting with mastectomy, however that’s not scheduled until 10th…
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What’s happening in Choosing Breast Reconstruction Group?
Hi Ladies, If you are a member of choosing breast reconstruction group and haven’t visited for a while we have some new members after advice. One member is after advice from someone who has had a unilateral DIEP and is post 6 weeks recovery The same member is after advice from any horse riders who have had this surgery or…
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Her2 positive
Hello I'm 40 and recently diagnosed with her2 positive. No family history of breast cancer. My sister and maternal cousin recently diagnosed with lobular cancer. They are having surgery. It's been a Whirlwind recently. The professionals say it's early, the treatment is going to be chemo , waiting for my medical oncologist…
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Dietitian who specialises in breast cancer
Was wondering if anyone can please recommend a dietitian who specialises in breast cancer.
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Trying to absorb the shock and fear
Hi 👋 I’m not sure how you introduce yourself to new friends under these circumstances. Boy this happens fast. From lump, to scan, to FNA, to biopsy, mammogram, MRI and blood work last Thursday to today being told at 46, fit triathlete non-smoker etc blah blah blah that I have grade 3 triple negative breast cancer. It’s…
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Extreme weakness!
Ladies please tell me this won't last ,, im only a week into my first cycle and im struggling to be on my feet for more than a minute or two. Thursday I could barely lift my head to drink. Is it the Docetaxel, Cisplatin and Herceptin? My Oncologist must think im a super hero.. No nausea as yet, but mild belly pain and…
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Wise words ....
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Regrowing eyelashes and eyebrows using serums
Hello, i am wondering if anyone has had any experience regrowing eyelashes and eyebrows using serums? i have very short and sparse eye lashes and brows and would like to improve them. I've done alot of research but not sure what, if any of them work.
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Welcome New Members - 8th September 2023
Welcome to our new members to join the Online Network recently: @SarahW8 @Morgan76 @RitaL @Woody3008 @sallyi @Shelley_H You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA's) Online Network. This is a forum where you are not alone and can engage with generous members who provide meaningful support to each…
