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Breast lymphedema advice
I had a lumpectomy and 8 lymph nodes removed mid May. I am quite tender still in my whole breast and where the nodes scar is as well as a little down the back of my arm. Wondering if this ever goes away? I also have breast lymphedema and a little around my under arm. Does this reduce at all with massage?
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Hello, I am a healthy (I thought) 69 year old woman and I feel as if I could live forever… I enjoy my life, am reasonably fit and very active – I swim, go on really pleasant bush walks with my partner, ride my bike occasionally, love to potter in the garden…. I also eat well and am conscientious about my diet but not…
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Question for moderators
Hi, It's been a while since O spent much time on the forum so I'm not sure who the moderatorsare these days. I have a question for a moderator about a post I'd like to make. I don't want to post something that I shouldn't Thanks
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Podcast Series: Upfront About Breast Cancer – What You Don’t Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte To
Hello everyone! We have just launched our new podcast series: Upfront About Breast Cancer – What You Don’t Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman Dr Charlotte Tottman established her own private practice in psycho oncology, providing psychological treatment for cancer-related distress, before being diagnosed with…
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First year check up after lumpectomy
Hi all, I would like to know what your experiences were at your first year mammogram after a lumpectomy. I had a mammogram this morning, followed up by an ultrasound. I’m seeing my specialist next week but that is such a long time away. It’s so nerve wrecking. When would they recommend a biopsy? Is that usually done…
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Bra and prosthesis after unilateral mastectomy
Hi everyone. I am looking for bra and prosthesis which and comfortable and not heavy. I recently had unilateral mastectomy so I need prosthesis to balance with my other breast. It's the first time I a. Going to buy the post surgery bra and prosthesis so I am not sure where to start from. I am based in Melbourne. Any…
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Happy birthday wishes poodlejules to @poodlejules
Happy birthday wishes to dear @poodlejules
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Please help me help my wife.
My wife was diagnosed with ovarian cancer in January and is BRCA1 so a double mastectomy is more than likely happening soon. I'm getting better at just letting her vent and holding her sometimes instead of wanting to fix everything. I don't know how to help her with her own mental state with the impending surgery on top of…
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A BIG Happy Birthday to @Anne65
Wishing @Anne65 a wonderful birthday today - I hope you are celebrating in style and have a wonderful year ahead xx As the song goes .... Thank you for being a Friend xx .....
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Anastrozole
Tell me your experiences with Anastrozole ladies ! Just started taking this a week ago. I will be interested to hear your thoughts.
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In search of Vietnamese support Groups
Hi, I have joined this support group for my mother, who does not speak English and who is an amazing strong women who cares for my disabled father. She will be having a mastectomy in the next few weeks and I think it would greatly benefit her mental health to be able to connect with others.
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Support and Family
Hi all, I have already posted my recent diagnosis story. Still going through the very early stages and I see my breast surgeon for the first time tomorrow. Today has been a bit tough. My son (15) was already suffering from anxiety prior to this diagnosis (although through meds and psychologist he was starting to get…
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Girdles
Hi everyone. I am going in for a reconstruction soon and have been advised to purchase a girdle. The one that has been recommended to me is $208 each. Does anyone have any cheaper suggestions? Thank you.
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Cold cap during chemo
Has anyone tried it, did it work to reduce hair loss?
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DMX & Recon
Hello ladies, I'm in dire need of advice from the community regarding dmx and recon. I'm currently on a trial treatment prior to lumpectomy in mid December. I have triple negative and also a BRCA1 carrier. There has been an ongoing conversation with my surgeon and plastic specialist at Peter Mac to my options for…