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Questions around removal of the primary in metastatic treatment
I am VERY new here so I hope this is not a silly question..... I have been diagnosed and one of my first shocks was they were no longer going to remove the primary cancer. I understand they say the data does not indicate significant impact on survival however this data is also questionable on integrity as its so old too.…
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Happy Birthday @Glynnis
Many happy returns for your birthday today @Glynnis
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Bike riding after latimus dorsi flap and implant sugery
Hi, I’ve had a mastectomy and am wondering if I can still bike ride if I have LD flap and breast implant? Can anyone tell me how much strength they loose in their arm too please
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Letrozole - How long is too long?
Hi, I'm 56yrs old and I've had bilateral breast cancer (2001 & 2012) Lumpectomy x 2, chemo & radiation I've been taking letrozole for 10 years - I have osteoporosis (significantly improved with prolia injections) and my cholesterol levels have been slowly increasing with most recent results showing a very high level…
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New Group Proposal - No Reconstruction post Breast Cancer Surgery
Hello members, We have had some great conversations and feedback recently in relation to starting a new group for people who have not had breast reconstruction following breast cancer surgery. I would love feedback in relation to the following questions: * Name of the group * Should the group be private or public When…
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Reminder - 'New Look' Online Network 15th December 2022
Hello Online Network members, Just a quick reminder that tomorrow morning when you login to the Online Network you will notice an updated look and feel. Please make your way around the forum and explore. Hopefully, while you will see visual changes you will also see the familiar functions you have come to know well. I have…
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Memory
For some as a result of diagnosis and treatment the effect on our memory can be distressing - fatigue or chemo induced or anything else in between, stress, anxiety, menopause! I have a sister who has early onset Dementia and on the road to diagnosis she was seen by a health professional, Neuro Psychologist. She has written…
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Introduction...
hi there, Thought I'd say hi and introduce myself. I am 30 years old and have a 7 year old daughter. I was diagnosed on 27/11/2015. It all still feels very surreal and overwhelming. Doctors think I have Inflamatory Breast Cancer so are treating me for this diagnosis. My treatment plan is 6 rounds of chemo, surgery and then…
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Laser hair removal after radiation
Hi, does anyone know if you can still have laser hair removal on your armpits after radiation treatment? Apologies for such a vain question and probably the least important worry after cancer treatment. I had radio to the breast (3 years ago) but surely some scattered under my armpit whilst my arms were above my head. It…
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Mastectomy
Hello ladies, I’m 32 yo with HER2 positive breast cancer. I’m currently undergoing chemotherapy and i’m 3 weeks away from finishing my Abraxane+herceptin+perjeta treatment. I will be having a mastectomy mid May, followed by radiation, then reconstruction which is scaring me a lot. I’m having all sorts of anxiety. My…
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Radiotherapy is pretty painful
Hi everyone I’ve had 6 treatments so far… my breast is quite red and painful (like a sharp pain)… I’ve moved to a burns cream 6 times a day… Today it took 3 takes for them to get it right Just sharing …
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'Flat Chat - No Breast Reconstruction' (New Group!)
Hello members, Thankyou to those who participated in the discussion and have assisted in bringing to life a new group for people who for various reasons, do not have breast reconstruction following a single or double mastectomy or may be in the process of considering no breast reconstruction. The new private group has been…
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Updated/removed post
Hello everyone, I'm new here, very new, I was diagnosed with Brest Cancer on the 14th Dec 2022, one day before I turned 50, great birthday gift huh? Thank you for the ladies who responded to me, I have received a personal message, explaining that possibly the friend (s) I was referring to could see this, possibly a good…
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Breaking news to others
I am newly diagnosed, an introvert, but have not told or UNABLE to tell family (siblings) or friends. I find it hard to break the news myself and just cannot quite even talk about it... Any recommendation for strategies and/or people/professionals (who get it) whom I can talk to and rehearse talking if possible. I have…
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Register now: Webcast - Managing stress and improving wellbeing with mindfulness and meditation
Hi everyone, We have just launched out first webcast for 2023, Managing stress and improving wellbeing with mindfulness and meditation. Please find more information about the event below. You can register for the email via this link: https://kapara.rdbk.com.au/landers/6b085b.html A breast cancer diagnosis, treatment and…