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Friday Update 22nd December 2023 (BCNA Christmas Closure Details)
Friday Update - 22nd December 2023 Hello Online Network community and welcome to the final Friday Update of 2023! We haven't always kept up perfectly with the fortnightly update however we still managed 26 editions this year, so thankyou for reading. I would also like to acknowledge the 764 new members who have joined this…
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Three dimensional tissue engineering with biodegradable breast scaffolds post mastectomy
Hello all, The above is being researched by Queensland University Hospital with Prof Dietmar Hutmacher as the head. It will be a great alternative to breast implants as it replaced by regenerating tissue rather than replacing it. I am wondering if anyone is in the know about upcoming clinical trials? I noticed it in a…
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Exciting research showing possible 'on/off' switch for Mets
Exciting research being done on an 'on/off' switch for BC Mets - let's hope this one makes it thru the trial stages. Given this study has produced results from a mouse model, the timeline for introduction at the clinical level for *successfully* approved drugs and testing is closer to 12-15 years. It should be noted that…
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Just been diagnosed triple Neg
Hi every one. I have stage 1 triple negative Breast cancer. I just got diagnosed today. Right now it feels like I'm goingvto die tomorow so some story's of hope and experiance would be amazing right now. It's been court early but I'm so scared it's going to spread before I can start my treatment
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Wishing everyone a safe & happy Xmas and New Year
Wishing everyone a safe & happy Xmas and New Year - may 2024 be all that you want it to be. Safe travels if you are on the road - and enjoy time with family and friends - I'll be with a bunch of my uke friends down by the river, eating lunch & singing up a storm, so long as the weather doesn't force us inside! I have had…
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Christmas Eve Greetings
Hello lovely people, The combination of Christmas preparations and navigating chemo got a bit hectic for me, but finally on Christmas Eve I'm catching my breath and able to enjoy it a little bit (also my feet are starting to work again and my sense of taste is hopefully coming back!). But it means I haven't been posting…
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Unsure about radiation and scared about endocrine therapy, Abemaciclib in particular!
Hi all, I am 40 years old. I had a skin and nipple sparing mastectory on 27 Nov and then further surgery on 4 Dec after my testing revealed a much big mass than expected. My nipple, additional skin and part of the breast capsule was taken - no cancer in any. I was diagnosed with multifocal cancer. Largest mass 5.4 cms.…
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First treatment
Had First chemo on wednesady. Today is Saturday and i can hardly move when i do my head goes all funny keeping up wiith my nausia medication so i am eatting but please dont tell me i wont be able to move for the next 19 weeks .
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Continuing my ongoing endocrine treatment in Melbourne with insurance waiting period?
Hi i was diagnosed with stage II Triple Positive breast cancer at 29 years old four years ago, went through chemo+radiation+targeted drug therapy and has been on endocrine treatment since, I'm from China and currently trying to pursue a masters degree in Melbourne, but the overseas student health cover has a 12-month…
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Relationship damage from cancer
Has anyone experienced significant damage to their relationship from a cancer diagnosis? My partner has stayed by my side and supported me throughout my treatment, but now that I'm coming out the other end into survivorship, instead of bringing us closer together, we are in a very bad place. He resents me because he has…
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New to this and a bit lost
Hello, I am a 44 year old woman, wife & mum who was told last night over a phone call that I have a grade 2 ductal cancer that is Estrogen sensitive. I need to make an appointment for either this week or next to discuss my options. I can opt for a lumpectomy and radiation or due to strong family history a double mastectomy…
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Calcification Trail. Confused!
Sorry if someone has already asked this but on my mammogram there was a 7cm calcification trail extended from the cancerous lump in my left breast. They have done a biopsy and i am waiting results but i was curious and slightly confused. Is calcification trail/cluster usually come back positive to cancer? I never thought…
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Menopause - It's more than a hot flush! Recording available now
The recording of Menopause - It's more than a hot flush! webcast 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.…
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Welcome New Members - 19th December 2023
A very warm welcome to our new members who have recently joined the Online Network: @mel_mm @amandakov @angieben @DAA @MrsLinsky @MaryC @zash01 @KarenTranch @Julz67 @tannez @Ruthll @Winnie2023 @seashell @Tri @Twilight @FiFik @susan71 @kbranf01 @summer2023 @JeanieD @kato79 @Madie @gorgybee @donnasmith @Crisman @jaiinder…
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Triple positive..but invisible on screening tests
Just diagnosed in September after finally pushing my GP for an answer on what this lump actually was that was getting bigger in left breast. Negative results on screening mammograms and ultrasound. Surgeon wasn't concerned but did a biopsy - Triple positive. Then did a lumpectomy 4wks later but it was bigger than he…