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Young Mum
Hello everyone, I'm so grateful for this online community. It's been an overwhelming time for me. I was diagnosed on the 23/12/22 and had a really tough two weeks as I was unable to access any support just being to the time of year it was. I was breastfeeding my 20 month year old at the time, and didn't feel a lump, but…
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Tamoxifen - what vitamin supplements are best to take?
Hello there Wondering if anyone can tell me what are the best vitamin supplements to take whilst on Tamoxifen? So far I am taking magnesium and Vitamin D, & a daily probiotic. I am thinking I need something for hair and nails. Is this the collagen one I hear of? Or anything else that you've found beneficial? Thank you for…
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Hunter Region - YWCA Encore
Hi there, just letting you know we're running the YWCA Encore program at 2 venues across the Hunter - Valentine & Waratah - during February/March. YWCA Encore is a FREE 8 week program designed specifically for women who have experienced breast cancer to improve and retain mobility and flexibility in the upper limbs,…
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Some neat programs available on Counterpart ..... you can sign up to them
There are some programs on Counterpart (which is based in Vic, but hopefully members in any state should be able to sign up) - on Scanxiety (particularly for those with Mets) ... Lymphoedema, you can do Yoga, even belly dance - and meditative painting ... and also peer support. Check the programs & events here - and…
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Lack of info/communication from healthcare providers
Hello, I am feeling very frustrated by the lack of information. Referred to Royal Perth Hospital Breast Clinic for invasive breast cancer stage 2 after biopsy in November. Received a letter 2 weeks ago advising of appointment at the breast clinic in February, then a message left saying the appointment is now next week.…
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Public vs private cost info
Hi everyone :) I was diagnosed with breast cancer on Dec 7 and had a lumpectomy through a private hospital on the 15th. It all happened very fast and I am new to Australia so was trying to get my head around the system, Medicare etc. I do have health insurance but I've been a bit surprised at the amount of out of pocket…
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Happy birthday to @cathyw
Wishing @Cathyw a wonderful birthday 🎂
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Happy birthday wishes to @Sparkles
To dear @Sparkles Wishing you a very happy birthday filled with joy
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First time lump: from a concerned husband's POV
Hi all I'm not really sure if this is the place to be asking this, but I've tried looking and reading online to get info, but it all seems fairly general, a little all over the place, and mostly american-based, which I don't find all that helpful, given the difference in standards / practises between our two countries.…
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Post TNBC: cope and hope
Hello all, It has been a good solid 12 months since I posted on this forum. Have jumped on a few occasions but didnʻt quite feel that I was ready to contribute anything meaningful. An enormous warm hug to all the women with a TNBC diagnosis; I also am part of this camp. Diagnosed Aug 2020, had AC/Paclitaxel until Jan 2021…
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Diagnosis and breastfeeding
Hi all, I am very early in my journey. I'm 36 (regional Victoria) and currently breastfeeding my 4MO. After I noticed an indentation, I had a GP appointment the following day, ultrasound and mammogram then an appointment with a breast surgeon, I've been told I have breast cancer - all in the space of a week. I'm awaiting…
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Lets talk about Vaginas group
hi everyone just a heads up that the information about the Q&A session has been updated and there are also some new people posting in the group. If you are a member remember to pop in regularly to check if you can answer any of the posts or share some wisdom with others coming after you....
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Wishing @liong a very happy birthday!
Happy birthday wishes to @Liong
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Happy Birthday wishes to @gumnut for 9th January
Happy (belated) Birthday to the keeper of birthdays @gumnut! Hope your day was wonderful
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Breast Cancer Recurrence Prevention - An Illustrative Tutorial - Oster Oncology
A very interesting tutorial on reducing the chances of recurrence thru the use of surgery, chemo, Rads, Tabs and natural 'evidence based' factors such as sleep, diet & vitamins .. (I am a bit concerned that it indicates a 30% chance of recurrence if no other treatment is undertaken, which of course was the decision made by…