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Surgery day
So my surgery day has arrived. I don't no how to feel ,I've hardly slept a wink I found myself scrubbing the bathroom at 3am then writing a letter to my children .. I guess I was trying to distract my mind of what lays ahead of me today ..Mixed emotions the last few weeks since diagnosis has been crazy ..I'm usually a…
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chemo
Hello everyone, just a quick question someone may know the answer to. I stopped chemo 4 weeks ago while on treatment i managed to save a lot of my hair with the cooling cap and eyebrows and eye lashes but all of a sudden there falling out now and my hair still thinning my oncology dr said it should stop, as it's been 4…
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New to breast cancer
Hi all, the lovely ladies at the westmead breast cancer institute said I should join this group as a support basis. As all people I'm kind of still in a daze state about this even now after 1st round of chemo. I'm not sure what to expect in the coming many months of treatment. But on the upside my hair has not yet started…
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Newly diagnosed DCIS
Diagnosed on the 25th October after a routine mammogram- no lumps/symptoms. Waiting now to be booked in for a mastectomy + reconstruction. No longer feel numb but the shock remains.
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How do I know I dont have other developing cancers ?
Hi Everyone, Like all of you I am reluctantly here, but happily leveraging all the support and information available, so thank you. I was diagnosed in Sept, following my first mammogram aged 50, with an invasive ductal carcinoma as well as DCIS in my right breast. I am now two weeks post surgery (nipple preserving…
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Quietly Freaking Out - Lumpectomy in less than two weeks
Hi. Diagnosed mid October with invasive ducal breast cancer, early stage 2. Decided to have a lumpectomy followed by radiation. Surgery in two weeks and I probably should not have googled results when I couldn’t find anything about the outcome on this site. For those that have had a lumpectomy, does it leave you deformed?…
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Friday Update 3rd November 2023
Warm greetings and welcome to
November! I’m jumping in for @Mez_BCNA for this week’s update and we hope you are enjoying the community support that the online network provides, along with the knowledge sharing and connections. As we close off on
October and Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to share some highlights…
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Welcome New Members - 3rd November 2023
Hello and welcome to our newest Online Network members: @Jaroslava @Aliburns79 @joannw @Becjoy @crazycatlady @JJM @Feelfree @pjs05 @leeky @ClareC @AmandaDion @PeachPie @cpetterson @Janeym @LilyOnAHill @Simmo @Psychotica @Roberts @Nance @lorrainerooster @ddt1 @grandma27 @Boobjob @MargaretTurner @JulieVhill @Moniqwa81…
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New Diagnosis Shock
Not sure that a diagnosis of BC can ever not be a surprise or a shock. Home after mastectomy and recovering. Living week by week and focusing on one thing at a time. Drain out next week and get results of all biopsies.
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A surprise diagnosis
I was diagnosed on 21st September after a regular mammogram and had a lumpectomy last Fri. Recovering at home. Feeling ok - now awaiting diagnosis and next steps
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Feeling let down by friends
Did/is anyone else struggling to deal with friends and/or your partner who weren't there for you in the way you expected them to be when you were going through treatment? Im having trouble not feeling hurt and so alone in the hardest phase of my life. Im also internalising (not sure if thats the right way to put it) a lot…
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BC NEWBIE
Hi my names Moniq I'm a single mum with 2 boys 10 & 11 with disabilities. I was diagnosed with Triple Positive Breast Cancer in April. I have finished 2nd lot of treatment for 12 cycle and will be having surgery in the coming weeks, I'm reaching out to BC women who would like to catch up for coffee or something preferably…
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO @Barney74 for 2 November
To dear @Barney74 Wishing you a very Happy Birthday for today Best wishes xox
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To dear @Elvenwishes - happy birthday for 2 November
Big birthday wishes to @Elvenwishes I hope that you day brings you joy best wishes xxx
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Launch of the Australian Cancer Plan
Hello Online Network members, We heard from our BCNA staff members attending the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) Annual Scientific Meeting, that the 'Australian Cancer Plan' has been launched today. To learn more about the new Australian Cancer Plan, which aims to improve prevention, screening, treatment and…