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Otis Foundation Retreats
There will be many members who have joined since there was discussion if this wonderful non profit organisation that provides free retreats for those diagnosed with breast cancer . It is based in Victoria but has a number of retreats in other states too. They are popular so you may need to be patient /flexible. Just Google…
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BCNA statement about Elle Macpherson's treatment decisions
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) would like to address recent media coverage regarding Elle Macpherson's statements about her personal approach to breast cancer treatment. Elle Macpherson's choices highlight the deeply personal nature of treatment decisions following a breast cancer diagnosis. BCNA respects Elle…
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Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Tues Oct 15th - Zoom Webinar in Qld
The first Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day on Oct. 15th is coming up this Tuesday! With more than 20 events in 10 countries, this inaugural awareness day is set to have tremendous impact in the US and around the world. From live events, educational webinars, lunch and learn sessions, mini-conferences and more! Be…
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Breast cancer
Hi I've done mastectomy on my right breast..and they found 2 active cancer under my arms lymp mode..I have to.do chemotherapy first 3 months I have to do 4 sessions of chemotherapy every21 days..Nd after it I have to do it once a week for 3 months..so total 6 months chemotherapy..I'm so scared I Start chemotherapy…
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Stage 1 breast cancer
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Radiation - Is Moo Goo enough?
Hi everyone, I am currently undergoing a 6 week radiation treatment, two weeks in. I am using Moogoo 3 - 4 times a day and my skin is healthy to start with. I am having underarm, left breast and left lower neck. Due to the large area, I have been advised to use Moo Goo 3 - 4 times a day rather than Strata XRT and our…
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Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Lunch
Come join us for lunch where we chat about everything to do with breast reconstruction. If you’re curious bring your questions & we’ll try to help you with honest realistic answers. If you’ve done your recon why not come along & share your experience & help another woman on her journey? Simone Hall the 3D tattooist will be…
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Garvan Institute of Medical Research - Annual Breast Cancer Public Lecture 2024
Hi all, Just watched the annual presentation from the Garvan on the state of breast cancer research in 2024 - it was very interesting and I thought others might find it useful. For those on Facebook: https://fb.watch/v6V4Y2N2_B For those not on Facebook I've uploaded a copy to YouTube: https://youtu.be/5CPHZuYuQDM George
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Intro + Neoadjuvant or Adjuvant Chemo?
Hi all, My wife's just been diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma NST (Grade 2-3) ER+, PR+, HER2- with a 29mm tumour and at least 1 involved lymph node. Needless to say it's hit us like a bus and we're in that dark, foggy place pre-treatment where we have no idea what's coming up next. That said, things have, luckily,…
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Masectomy
Hi I've had a recent occurrence of DCIS and have decided to have a double mastectomy.Im seeing a surgeon in a couple of weeks to see if he will perform this surgery. I was wondering if anyone could give me some advice on what to expect and about augmentation. Thanks Chance
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2nd op
Hi, I have early stage breast cancer...I had my 1st surgery on the 18th Sep but have to go back in on the 16th of this month as they didn't get any of my cancer...my wound opened up last weekend & they stitched me up for this yesterday...does any one have any tips for the 2nd time round?? I usually am a side sleeper but…
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50/50 on chemo - what to do
Hello im new on here and would like to ask for your thoughts i have grade 2 invasive ductal cancer progesterone and eostrogen positive breast cancer lumpectomy and SNB completed 31/7 2 positive sentinel nodes detected ALND completed 25/9 all nodes negative oncologist says it’s very borderline for chemo it may or may not…
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Does anyone have shoulder issues? Torn Rotator Cuff/Frozen Shoulder etc
Hi guys It is well known, that, for some reason, women get more shoulder problems than men - specially around/after the age of 50 ... probably from lifting kids all the time & the laundry, shopping & other stuff ... (tho I never had kids, so can't blame that!) Over the last 25 years, I've had a procedure done on both my…
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Exercise Group in Sunshine Melbourne
Hi Everyone, Does anyone know of a cancer specific exercise Group in Sunshine in Melbourne?
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Avoiding radiotherapy
Hi, are there any community members here that have avoided radiotherapy and then regretted it later? or vice versa. I had a very small pre cancer, which was non-invasive and I'm in my 40s. I am anxious about radiotherapy (long term effects) and though its the standard treatment (because the precancer was high grade), I am…