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On herceptin and perjeta , stage 4 , itchy skin and now itchy scalp -anyone treated itch sucessfully
I’ve been on H&P for over 12 months -experiencing itchy skin for last 4 months or so. Mostly red spots on chest and shoulders/back Told oncologist and am using cortisone cream on chest and shoulders; also getting DEX with each three weekly H&P infusions . NOW have developed itchy scalp - last night I ended up getting a…
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Pre mastectomy tips please
I’m a couple of weeks away from having a mastectomy on my left breast. Does anyone have any tips to prepare me that they wish someone had told them before surgery? E.g things to have ready at home for recovery, any necessary items I may need to make recovery a bit easier? Any tips are welcome, thank you
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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…