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Zoladex or Tamoxifen or nothing
Hello from a newbie. Last November I was diagnosed with early stage lobial hormone positive breast cancer. I’ve since had a lumpectomy and having radiation soon. I’m 49 pre menopausal and had a month on zoladex. I’m unhappy with the the side effects so my oncologist suggested I could try tamoxifen instead. From what I have…
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New diagnosis triple negative BC
Hi all, I'm having a bit of difficulty reaching out to talk to anyone going through a similar experience - I'm 27 and just diagnosed with triple BC. I've joined the young persons group and awaiting to join triple negative group. I'm in the limbo period of waiting to be referred to oncologist and awaiting appt with the…
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New diagnosis triple negative BC
Hi all, I'm having a bit of difficulty reaching out to talk to anyone going through a similar experience - I'm 27 and just diagnosed with triple BC. I've joined the young persons group and awaiting to join triple negative group. I'm in the limbo period of waiting to be referred to oncologist and awaiting appt with the…
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Ongoing issue
Hello ladies first time posting. I was diagnosed with triple neg breast cancer last year and had to have a mastectomy before I started chemo. I seem to get every side effect in the book, and because of what I went thru I opted to have my right side removed as a precaution. My first mastectomy I healed so fast and it was no…
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HRT
Hi, Just wondering if anyone is taking Tibolone (HRT) post treatment. I had triple negative breast cancer (3 years ago) and my gynecologist has suggested I consider HRT since I had a hormone negative cancer. I am experiencing a range of menopausal and gynecological issues which are now really problematic. Since having…
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BreastScreen NSW and Qld may be advising of your Breast Density in 2025 - cancer or not!
This article was in the Sun Herald yesterday ..... yet another woman who was given the all clear from BreastScreen NSW (same as me) only to have Breast Cancer diagnosed just months later. USA & UK are now advising their clients of their breast density & explaining the reason why a mammogram alone is not sufficient for…
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Welcome New Members - 12th January 2024
A very warm welcome to our new members who have recently joined the Online Network: @tfelmingham @Charlie1 @relreb @alisond @tiger17 @IssyK @lindapb @annieeee27 @Jax @Annie74 @ElinL @Jane24K @nancy401@estanton @KatherineP @michepet @Sandra_N @lisatrix @susiegee @adelaide @Kiwigal @nellandaudreyb @FarmerJ @Hifi @karenth…
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Menopause After Cancer Clinic
I was wondering if anyone had accessed the Menopause After Cancer Clinic at the Royal Women's Hospital in Melbourne? What was your experience like? What menopause symptoms were they able to help with?
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SUFFERING STOPPING HORMONE TREATMENT FOR MENOPAUSE
Hi. Diagnosed two weeks ago yesterday, can’t believe it’s only been two weeks seems so much longer. Daughter is currently in the middle of HSC, so I haven’t told family yet, which sort of makes it seem like it’s not real. I’ve been reading a lot of posts and like a lot of women, I was blind sided getting a call back from…
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Lower dose tamoxifen
I have taken tamoxifen 20mg for 6 years,I have now had a year off tamoxifen as I stopped taking due to side effects, my oncologist would like me to persist and start taking it again as I’m in my 40s and he considers this young. my surgeon said I could just take less,he said there has been research that says it may be as…
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YWCA Encore - Hunter region
Hi there, We're running the Encore program again next month at Valentine & Waratah. We still have spots available, we'd love for you to join us. Now is the time to enrol! YWCA Encore is a FREE 8 week program designed specifically for women who have experienced breast cancer, or currently experiencing breast cancer, to…
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Happy birthday wishes to @dawnc
To dear @Dawnc wishing you the happiest of birthdays
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Happy birthday to you dear @justtoomuch
i hope that you have a very happy birthday xx
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Newly diagnosed
Hi. Feeling very frustrated. My journey so far...mammogram 13th nov, further tests n biopsy 30th nov, results 4th dec provisional grade 2 mucinous carcinoma & intermediate grade ductal carcinoma in situ also present. Invasive carcinoma is er & pr positive Her2 IHC positive Her2 SISH is pending. Surgeons appts 12th dec…
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Menopause symptoms after having ovaries removed post being on Zoladex
Hello BCNA fam a new poster here …diagnosed Feb ‘21 aged 40 early stage breast cancer - radiation and lumpectomy commenced Tamoxifen but had to stop just shy of 18 mths due to uterine changes - yay me for being lucky 3% club. I won’t bore you with the drama - facts are tamoxifen caused uterine issues and I am now facing a…