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Bilateral Breast Cancer
I was diagnosed with bilateral breast cancer in late September and am scheduled to have a double mastectomy and reconstruction in mid November. Still trying to get my head around it all - it is becoming more real. I have been trying to hold onto my normal for the last few weeks - work and life in general - this is proving…
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About to have double mastectomy no reconstruction - any tips?
Hi All, I have finished 5 months of chemo and next step on 1st November is a double mastectomy and R lymph node clearance, I have chosen no reconstruction. I was just wondering if anyone had any tips for the hospital visit and recovery time? Anything you would have liked to know beforehand? I have just gone and bought a…
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Family support
M My daughter’s carrot and walnut with cream cheese icing celebratory cupcakes!!! Radiation therapy over!!’
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Lymphoedema Information Day
Registration has just been extended until 13th March Come along to Tamworth for the Regional Lymphoedema Information Day on Saturday 21st March. To attend this wonderful day of learning about lymphoedema, the best practice to treat and manage this condition, latest research, and opportunity to see and talk to our sponsors…
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Newly diagnosed with NST HER2+
44 years old and never expected this. My GP initially thought it was an adenocarcinoma but sent me off for a mamo and ultrasound straight away. Both showed changes with the ultrasound showing lobular cancer but on biopsy it has come back as no special type. I have an appt with Dr Rippy next week to discuss options. Hardest…
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BCNA Information Forum - recordings available soon
Hi everyone, We are holding an Information Forum in Mission Beach on Tuesday 24 October, 9.00am - 3.00pm. This will be our last in-person Information Forum for 2023. The forum will also take place online, with sessions occurring in our main presentation room being shared live on Zoom. During the event, you will hear from -…
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chemo or no with micro metastasis
Recent mastectomy with aesthetic closure, one mini slash micro metastasis in one lymph node, hormone positive at 90% and no chemo? Only a 2% chance of it adding anything to my 10 year rates? I keep reading everyone has chemo with lymph node involvement… just a wee bit concerned I’ve made the right choice? Thankyou.
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Newly Diagnosed
Hi Everyone, I was called on Friday afternoon to be told that the lump which I found is actually a high grade invasive ductal carcinoma. Although I did think that it may have been a cancer, I was floored when the doctor spoke those words out loud. I really didn't hear much else after that except that she would make me an…
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Anyone in Perth, WA?
Hello, I’m just curious if there’s anyone else on here from WA - not necessarily to meet up at this point in time as I’ve got treatment going on but it would be nice to know. Helen 😊
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Big birthday wishes to @wendy55
Wishing you a wonderful birthday @wendy55 I hope that you have a great day filled with joy <3
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Happy birthday wishes to @anne65
Wishing you a very happy birthday @Anne65
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Welcome New Members - 26th October 2023
A very warm welcome to our new Online Network members: @JJdoyle @kaseygibbo @jojozepp @Giaretto @EssieB @JudeBung @Journey @suziecaz @dohertys @JodieMaree @LittleMissBreastless @dmontemor @suemcl @annak @Mrs_K @suzeeceegee @Theresa9 @sweetaussie1 @georgiazee @PaulaW @PGreaves1955 @lwillo @Sharlena @AngeT @kdurand…
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Happy birthday wishes to @Mellie
Wishing you a very happy birthday @Mellie best wishes <3
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Invasive Breast cancer of no special type
Hello, I have been diagnosed with Invasive carcinoma of no special type a month ago. Getting prepared for lumpectomy next week. 64 years old. I am trying to get as much information about Invasive breast cancer as I can, but not much can be seen on the BCNA website. The nurse gave me the booklet from Cancer Council but she…
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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?
