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Triple Negative diagnosis - Mindset challenges
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Here we (I) go
Diagnosed ductal last week - lumpectomy tomorrow. feeling sad but relieved & nervous & a bit scared. Likely radio or hormone therapy after - we’ll see. reading these threads I know I’m not alone, even though I’m by myself right now. onward , right?
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Compression Garments
Hi all. Ten weeks ago
I had DIEP flap breast reconstruction surgery which all went well. I have been progressing along great although
I am curious how long everyone was wearing their compression garments or binder
for. I tried to go a day without wearing
it and found my stomach area to be sore and feeling quite hard and…
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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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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