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Foot and hand syndrome chemo
Hello ladies, I’ve just realized I have foot syndrome from Chemo after searching ‘dry skin’ on this network. I’m on Paclitaxel (Taxol), just had one treatment and going for the second Taxol on Tuesday. My heels are slightly swollen and a little red. Just wondering any one had this side effect and what did you do to ease…
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Steri Strips have come off after 3 days. Do they need replacing?
Hello again. I had surgery late on Wednesday for a lumpectomy and lymph node removal, the steri strips that covered the incision (dissolvable stitches) for the lymph node under my arm pit have come off. Should I be getting these replaced? Why does everything seem to happen on a weekend? TIA
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Scared about hormone blocking treatment
Hi everyone, I am 40 years old and have 7 year old twins. I have just been diagnosed and positive for both oestrogen (80%) and progesterone (40%). I have been told I will have to take hormone blocking medication for at least 5 years and I may go into early menopause. I started researching and the list of potential side…
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Welcome New Members - 17th November 2023
Hello to our newest Online Network members: @MazT @franmarie @JTwy @NoMoreCancer74 @Karapen @JSyd1234 @reneea @Beginner @riss81 @dani84 @Karen_Meg @Leonie_H @Caro_S @Theo @Crowie53 @R_STAR @MelB76 @tstanford @TamiOc @Shellfarley @nomadd You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA's) Online Network.…
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Friday Update - 17th November 2023
A very warm welcome to all
our new members who have joined us in November so far and to our existing
members who continue to provide support to others navigating their breast
cancer diagnosis or who are seeking support for family/friends. A reminder for our newbies: please check
out Episode 1 (Season 1) of Charlotte…
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Risedroneate sodium tablet
Is anyone taking RISEDRONATE for osteopina if so how you going on it . Dr recommended it for me. Thanks x
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Happy birthday to @Mrs_H
To dear @Mrs_H wishing you a very happy birthday for today
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Happy birthday to @Brianna
To dear @Brianna 10 November is your birthday 🎁 and somehow we missed sending you special birthday wishes. I hope that your birthday was a wonderful one best wishes <3
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Wigs - where are the best places to get them in sydney
Hi ladies. I need a wig asap as the one I ordered online has not arrived. And I really do not want to walk around bald. I know that that seems silly and I can just wear a cap or something I'm.just not mentally ready for that yet. And I have been lucky enough that 14 days in my hair is still intact but I'm guessing not much…
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Calcification after cancer removal
12months ago i had lumpectomy to remove cancer in my breast. I then had chemo and radiation. Before going to the Breast specialist in the begining of this month i had a mamogram and they have picked up "suspicious" calcifications near where the cancer had been removed. There are many reasons for calcification. Has anyone…
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Reflection after reading Grace's story
Moderator moved @Jenmus post from activity section to main forum:
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Happy birthday to @inkpetal
Happy birthday to you dear @InkPetal
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Happy birthday wishes to @HelenlovesSnoopy
To dear @HelenlovesSnoopy Your birthday 🎂 on 31 October was missed by our birthday fairies! We hope that you had a special birthday @HelenlovesSnoopy filled with joy and that you were surrounded by those dear to you <3
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Hospital bag
Good morning Ladies. I'm heading into hospital this Tuesday for my lumpectomy and lymph nodes to be done..My head is all over the place with what lies ahead of me .. Im really not sure what I need to be packing ,I have button pjs for easy access to drains ect and a few other things but I'm really struggling with what a may…
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BCNA Member Survey
We are excited to be launching a national member survey for
people impacted by breast cancer to better understand how you use BCNA’s
services and resources. We have designed this survey in partnership with
researchers from the University of Sydney and representatives from our
membership groups including from our rural and…