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Friday Update - 14th April 2023
Hello everyone, We are into the full swing of the 'Field of Women' early-bird pre-sale tickets campaign this week. If you missed this information on your socials or email, I will share all the details on how to access tickets to attend this amazing experience. We also have a great webcast coming up and recording from the…
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Traveling with prosthesis
Hello everyone - I recently went to Perth airport to see some friends off. I went through the Virgin security and was unceremoniously patted down in public ! I don’t EVER want to go through that again ! We will be traveling domestically in two weeks so I’m looking for advice and support. Tissues have been suggested to use…
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Welcome New Members - 12th April 2023
Hello and welcome to the Online Network's newest members: @Kluger @Helentc @sadta @rpistun @ElaineL @JenniferKK @Hoobies28 @November @Ni-cole @Paddo You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA's) Online Network. This is a forum where you are not alone and can engage with generous members who provide…
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Upcoming event: Port Lincoln Information Forum, 7 March
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) will be hosting an Information Forum in Port Lincoln for people living with breast cancer and their supporters on Tuesday 7 March. The Information Forum will cover a range of topics including the latest in breast cancer treatment, strategies to enhance physical and emotional…
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Brain Mets
It’s a long time since I posted here. Herceptin has been doing a great job as scans 6 months ago came back NED! In July I had a nasty fall and needed skin graft on right knee area, 3 weeks in public hospital, then another 3 in private hospital for wound care and rehab. All good until scan 14 Feb. new spots on a rib and…
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Anyone noticed Ear infections on perjeta ?
Question for those who may be on perjeta treatment I’ve just come back from GP again - three ear infections now in 6 months ( first perforated ear drum , now on 3rd lot of antibiotics )Ear infections listed as a 1 in 10 side effect of perjeta when you Google side effects If you’ve had them , how did you manage them ?I’ll…
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Awaiting surgery pathology, so many questions re treatment possibilities, timing etc.
Hi everyone, this is my first post here. I was diagnosed with ILC 24 Feb, had a left mastectomy 17 March with ALND as there was cancer in the sentinel node/s. I have an appointment with my surgeon this week (30 March) where I will find out my treatment plan and pathology results. I had 2 tumours biopsied 20 Feb, both were…
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Happy & Safe Easter, everyone
Wishing all the Mod Crew and members - a very safe & happy Easter xx take care a few giggles ...
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Scared yet again
A year on Friday I first found out I had BC and to some of you I've had an easy ride. Sat here so scared thinking it's come back back having loads of blood tests ultra sound and mri. Only went to Dr for bad stomach thought helicabactor but Dr ordered loads of blood tests . She rings me 8am Saturday morning go to emergency…
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Seeking chemo tips and advice
Hi everyone. I'm a 49yo single mum recently diagnosed with locally advanced Stage III ILC. I had the boob removed three weeks ago and it's healing fine. I'm now looking at six months of chemo (which was a bit of a shock tbh), then radiation and hormone therapy. I'd be very grateful for any advice that others may have,…
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WA Breast Reconstruction Support Group Lunch
Our next meeting is Saturday 29th April 12:30pm at the Herdsman Lake Tavern in Wembley. You may bring a female support person. We chat about all things reconstruction over lunch so bring your questions & we’ll do our best to answer them. You’ll also hear lots of great advice on managing your recovery from ladies that have…
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NEW member search feature
Hello members, Have you ever wanted to find an Online Network member easily, however you are searching through discussion posts to find them? The 'search' function now features a Member search. You can also change the 'Sort By' if you are perhaps looking for a new member recently joined. Hope this little tip helps.
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Red hot scar - 1.5 years post surgery
Anyone got experience of an old scar (1 year, 3 months) suddenly becoming inflamed ? It’s just one surprise after another honestly 😡
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Stage1 triple negative grade1
Hi! As my diagnosis is early stage triple negative BC, I have been told that it is very low grade 5% or less. Heading to surgery in about 2 weeks, after my next visit with the surgeon. I have been told it’s just an over night stay. Would love to hear from someone who is maybe trying new kind of treatments.
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Vanity? Or reasonable choice
I was 1st diagnosed with stg 3 tnbc in 201. Unfortunately in 2017 it metastasised to my brain. Since then I have had 4x craniotomies 2x radiation and 4 x chemo. Unfortunately just found out latest line of chemo has been ineffective, and treatment plan has been revised, am about to start some more radiation. Good news is I…