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Walking challenge
Walking (or jogging, running or hopping) is good for your body and brain. Thinking time, listening to music time, talking to a friend time. September may be a good time to start, if you need an incentive: From Medworld: https://medrecruit.medworld.com/articles/emergency-doctor-champions-fight-against-cancer-with-pedometers…
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Congrats BCNA on a beautiful Field today.
I got emotional watching the news coverage of todays Field at the MCG. I couldn’t attend because I had my daughters Grand Final. I was only diagnosed on 1August 2023 and would like to share that after my diagnosis my daughter and her team ran out onto the field wearing pink armbands. I have never been more proud of our…
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need to connect
Hi all I was diagnosed with Early BC on 1 Aug and had my surgery last Friday 11 Aug. Am home now feeling sore, tired and still overwhelmed. Most of all I feel guilty that I can't look after my family and do my job. I know I need help but I just don't have ability to ask for it. I don't know whether what I'm doing is right.…
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I’m new and scared
Hi everyone I’ve been reading through posts and I’m just so thankful I’ve found such a supportive group. I hate the words breast cancer so I’ve been calling this a booby disco! I’m 54 yrs old and just this week been diagnosed with invasive BC. I didn’t get a lot of information from the GP, but I did get a copy of the…
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Happy birthday to @Sarnicad
To dear @Sarnicad wishing you a very happy birthday
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Happy birthday wishes to @eastmum
Happy birthday dear @eastmum I hope that you have a lovely day best wishes
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Joining the shitty titty club...
So yep, newly diagnosed...46 years old, no kids and I took the pill for 10+ years...no doubt all contributing factors. Ended up with grade 2 DCIS with small invasive component, detected on routine screening thanks to a strong family history (mum and both grandmothers, plus a few other relatives) and several previous benign…
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Information on reconstruction after Mastectomy please
Hello and thanks to all on this forum. I was informed on Wednesday that instead of having 2 lumpectomies on 10/2 on my Lobular cancer they will have to perform a Mastectomy as MRI showed more cancer than Ultrasound. I need to decide by Tuesday 31/1 about a reconstruction (if that’s even possible) can anyone help with their…
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Welcome New Members - 17th August 2023
Welcome to all of our new members to join the Online Network recently: @Perth_girl77 @iprint @Leeloo_XS @Mariancol @Robynjane @nwatt @Carletta @amandainoz @Joye @Choice @ElephantsandWalruses @Phia @SarahB77 @MaggieCat @Sandy_K1966 @Margoes @Ablulu @Dessi @SuzanneMargaret @Lozz @Fifilamour @Crazy_cat You have found your way…
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5 year appt
Hey everyone Well I'm here at my 5 year appt, I'm early and waiting, I got an earlier appt as I felt perhaps a lump. Xxx everything it's nothing. Anxiety is high. Hoping to celebrate 🍾 after this. Trikki2
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Happy birthday to @Lmc1310
Wishing you a very happy birthday dear @Lmc1310
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Chemo first and surgery after
I’m 47, single and no child. Diagnosed on 31 May 2023 with early breast cancer, ER+ PR+ HER2-, Stage3, large tumor 8cm, 1lymph node involvement , referred to Peter Mac Cancer Center, and recommended neoadjuvant treatment (I.e. Chemo prior to surgery ). Im concerned that as a hormone positive type , would chemo first…
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Melbourne Surgeon advice please
Hi. I’m newly diagnosed with invasive stage 2 hormone pos. I had an appt today with a great surgeon who i found out when we were there that he is no longer operating so that felt like a waste of time. He referred me to another surgeon and I was able to see him today but I didn't really warm to him. I'm trying to decide if…
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Thank you for this online forum
Hi everyone. I was diagnosed late June/ early July and had my first chemo treatment on August 1st - docetaxol/ carboplatin/ herceptin/ perjeta- yes Im all the positives! I just wanted to say thank you to everyone who has posted in the past as I found searching for side effects in this online community very helpful. It’s…
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Lymphatic
https://www.abc.net.au/radio/programs/nightlife/health-larkin-lymph/102709988 For me personally I had very little knowledge of lymph nodes until I entered the Breast cancer world and found myself needing lymphatic drainage massage The link above is a segment from evening radio "Lymphatic system explained"