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Double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction
Hi there, I have just had a lumpectomy of dcis which turned out to have turned 2mm invasive tumour. I have opted to have a double mastectomy with immediate reconstruction using silicone. Can anyone share any experiences? Have requested to join the reconstruction group but I think the moderators are on leave. Terrible time…
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Who to talk to
Who ate you supposed to talk to if you have concerns when all your contacts from BC are on holiday?
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New DCIS diagnosis and surgery
Hi all, new diagnosis of DCIS in right breast (3.2cm x 2.7cm) and ADH in left breast (5.2cm). Appointment with surgeon today to let her know of my choice of treatment (bilateral mastectomy, lumpectomy/mastectomy or bilateral lumpectomy). Surgery set for 13/1/23. Anyone had similar diagnosis before? Any feedback wound be…
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Happy Birthday wishes to @Blister fro 28 December
Dear @Blister Wishing you a very Happy Birthday <3
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Wishing @Kathyjane a very happy Birthday for 29th December
Happy Birthday wishes to @Kathyjane have a lovely day <3
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Oncotype test
Just wondering has anyone had the oncoytype test and told they don't need chemo as low % of cancer returning. And the cancer has come back ?
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Help
I guess there are times we all need to reach out, this online forum has always provided me with so much hope, help and inspiration and I thank the women that have reached out to me over the past 2 years to provide that …. now, just trying to navigate through this new set up has caused so much anxiety that I will say my…
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24th December is @Caz1 birthday!
To dear @Caz1 I hope that you have a wonderful Birthday xxx
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Happy Birthday wishes to @Seamaiden57 for 25 December
Happy Birthday @Seamaiden57 Have a wonderful day :)
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Airport X-ray machines and a prosthesis
Recently had the experience of being pulled aside at an airport after my prosthesis showed up as an anomaly on an xray screening machine. I had to declare what it was and have different screening as well as drug screening. A little confronting on first travel after mastectomy. Anyone else had this experience or am I being…
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Have a safe & happy Xmas & New Year - and all the best for 2023
Wishing all members a safe & happy Xmas and New Year ..... and an even better 2023. Many of us have had a difficult year this year for a variety of reasons - and I, for one, will be glad to say goodbye to 2022. Remember to be kind to yourself and to others .... everyone has things going on in the background that may be…
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Friday Update 23rd December 2022 (BCNA Christmas Closure Details)
Friday update 23rd December 2022 Welcome to the last Friday Update of 2022! First, I would like to shout out to all the members of the Online Network who have provided support to so many others on the forum throughout the year. Myself and my colleagues are incredibly lucky as moderators to witness first-hand, how the…
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Sex after Double Mastectomy no Recon.
I am surprised by the lack of comments about recommencing intimate relationships after mastectomy.Sex can be such a positive and wonderful part of a relationship, maintaining connectedness, expressing longing and desire, and intimately knowing each other. The release of feelings. But even in a close, and long term…
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Metastatic Breast Cancer in the bones - lack of calcium
Hello, in September I got diagnosed with Metastatic breast cancer which had spread to my bones. My treatment is hormone injections and denosumab injection once a month, as well as taking the tablet Abemaciclib twice a day. Sadly I have only been able to have the denosumab (for the bones) once, as my body is struggling to…
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Welcome New Members - 22nd December 2022
A very warm welcome to our newest members: @Wannah @NickyL @Bb2022 @Teagen @melfur @dharmacat @irisg @Nafeesa @Cazba @Vida_May22 @kjm53 @PAM_ELA @Theresa12 @Heidicat @MeganD123 @Pamela K @SallyJ @Southcoastgirl @Jani62 @RobinRB You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia’s (BCNA’s) Online Network. This is a…