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Men diagnosed with breast cancer
Hello everyone, BCNA are keen to connect with any men currently members of our online community who have been diagnosed with early or metastatic breast cancer. We would like to hear from you, as we plan to start some discussions regarding the current issues facing men with breast cancer and their families. If you have some…
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Welcome New Members - 14th September 2023
Welcome to our new members to join the Online Network recently: @Daria @M_Cooper @LouLou_67 @Mirium17au @Cheri @Lizzee_O @73Nard @Readybluedragon @emmajuliet @CAS_33 @roxywaffle @Somsaysam @CISFJ @bigfoot @rachel_bayleaf You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA's) Online Network. This is a forum…
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12 Years Cancer Free :)
Hi Lovely Pink Ladies. Thank you for reading my post today!!! Well, I am now officially 12 years cancer free in late August 2023 but I have had a few scares along the way as we all expect may happen including my latest saga. In June this year I had my routine Mammogram and Ultrasound done at Qld Xray. Of course I was…
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treatment for post Chemo soft fingernails
I wanted to share my discovery on great nail treatment For over 6 years I had terrible nails that were soft, easily broken or torn and would never grow even near my fingertips, this only occurred after having chemotherapy For the previous 6 years I had used a variety of nail hardeners as well as taking “Hair, Nail and…
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Here we go again
I underwent a mastectomy for grade 2 lobular carcinoma in July last year. Both sentinel node and axillary node biopsies were clear. I didn’t require radiotherapy or chemotherapy but commenced anastrazole which I am tolerating well. My Oncologist told me I am officially a breast cancer survivor and I felt very well and…
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Only 2 years in and going for 2nd side mastectomy.
Hi everyone - just touching base and a bit of support. I had a left mastectomy in 2021 - several nodes also removed and am going in for right side mastectomy. I am wanting to know if any of you are suffering with scoliosis, shoulder/upper body chest pain and under arm in the node area (on both sides still) - after having a…
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GP IN MELBOURNE
Hi all, does anyone have a good GP in Melbourne? Within 5km of north melbourne preferably? My excellent one retired 😢. Please DM me if you do! We probably aren’t allowed to publicly discuss here.
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Happy birthday wishes to @May20019
Wishing you a very happy birthday @May20019
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I'm not ok ... looking for book recommendations that will chase the blues away
The past few months have been particularly tough. While I remain BC free, my health has really declined in the past year. I spent 2 weeks in hospital in July then I left hospital early to be with my wonderful beautiful Dad who was dying of severe dementia. I am grateful I got to be with him for those last few weeks and…
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Unexpected new adventure
This so wasn't what I was expecting at 58. This year has been full of health issues. Thought I was done. Then my boobs go "hold my beer"! Process to diagnosis full of snafus. Up to and including finding out during a phone consult :( Early stage BC. Lump I found in one, became cancer in both. PET scan clear elsewhere. HER2+…
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Newly diagnosed, now waiting, doesn’t feel real
Hi, following a routine breastscreen mammogram, got a call back and now find myself with multi focal breast cancer in my left breast. After the initial shock, got on with CT Scans and met with surgeon this week and have the start of a treatment plan, starting with mastectomy, however that’s not scheduled until 10th…
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What’s happening in Choosing Breast Reconstruction Group?
Hi Ladies, If you are a member of choosing breast reconstruction group and haven’t visited for a while we have some new members after advice. One member is after advice from someone who has had a unilateral DIEP and is post 6 weeks recovery The same member is after advice from any horse riders who have had this surgery or…
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Dietitian who specialises in breast cancer
Was wondering if anyone can please recommend a dietitian who specialises in breast cancer.
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Trying to absorb the shock and fear
Hi 👋 I’m not sure how you introduce yourself to new friends under these circumstances. Boy this happens fast. From lump, to scan, to FNA, to biopsy, mammogram, MRI and blood work last Thursday to today being told at 46, fit triathlete non-smoker etc blah blah blah that I have grade 3 triple negative breast cancer. It’s…
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Extreme weakness!
Ladies please tell me this won't last ,, im only a week into my first cycle and im struggling to be on my feet for more than a minute or two. Thursday I could barely lift my head to drink. Is it the Docetaxel, Cisplatin and Herceptin? My Oncologist must think im a super hero.. No nausea as yet, but mild belly pain and…