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Good News after 15 year journey
Original post created by member @Karen_C in activity thread, moved to discussion section:
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Capecitabine
Hi everyone, I’ve been on the kisqali/letrozole mix of medications since April 2019, they are starting to not fully work now so they are putting me Capecitabine (chemotherapy) tablets, is anyone else on these if so how’s things on them, side effects ect
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Hello
Just introducing myself. Was diagnosed with early breast cancer 3 weeks ago. Had mastectomy and lymph nodes removed a week ago. Im doing well just struggling with the intense, sporadic nerve pain. Will start chemo in approx 5 weeks but will find out more on Tuesday. I wish it was Tuesday! Live in the Illawarra and am 47…
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Newly diagnosed and just started treatment
Hey everyone, my journey started approx 10 th Jan after having my third Covid jab and getting pain under my left arm. So as I do I start poking around and find an unusual lump (have lumpy breasts at best of times!!). I was incredibly lucky to get in to my gp on the Monday who moved heaven and earth to get mammogram and…
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Happy birthday to you @Scaredycat :o)
Big birthday wishes to @Scaredycat I hope that you have a wonderful birthday celebration <3
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Help researchers understand the challenges of people undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment.
A team of researchers from the University of Sydney are conducting research that aims to understand the challenges of people undergoing or recovering from cancer treatment, and how best to support people using technology (email, websites, text messages, apps). If you’re over 18, were diagnosed with breast, prostate, lung,…
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Surgery, radio, sleep, and restless legs
This is a long shot, but just in case... I had a mastectomy and reconstruction in mid-December, and I'm almost halfway through radiation treatment. I've always had restless legs, and there's something about major surgeries that seems to make it flare up badly. I had an abdominal hernia/muscle separation repaired at the end…
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12 February is @Flindersia birthday!
Happy birthday to you @Flindersia for today I hope that you have a lovely day <3
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Happy birthday wishes to @melclarity for 11 February
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday @melclarity Have a lovely day <3
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Alone ... finding a surgeon
On the day I was given my biopsy results I was on my own. Apparently, it was the first day in 2022 that patients were allowed a support person when receiving pathology results ....but noone told me. All the signs at Breast Screen Vic stated that support people were asked to wait outside due to Covid. With it being really…
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Welcome New Members - 11th February 2022
A very warm welcome to our newest members of the past week: @carolr @Fufan @RonnieB @Checkyjac @Louisehay @clarity @Dace-ce @CD1 @OutofAfrica @Chloenet48 @1lumpy_lee @D_Tizzle53 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…
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Breast Cancer Trials Q&A with Annabel Crabb - Metastatic Breast Cancer. Feb 7, 2022
This link came thru my emails today and may be of interest to you. In this upcoming Q&A event, moderated by TV presenter Annabel Crabb, we will be discussing the latest in research for metastatic breast cancer with leading researchers, as well as the psychological impacts of this disease and participating in clinical…
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Friday Update - 11th February 2022
Friday Update 11th February 2022 Hello members February is upon us and BCNA have some great content coming up this month, including an ‘Ask the Expert’ interactive Zoom session (More details are in this update below). A quick reminder that Carman’s Fun Run is happening on the 20th Feb…
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Carpal tunnel
Hi there After 12 months on Letrazole with minimal side effects I have developed carpal tunnel sydndrome. It started slowly with my right thumb , I started wearing a splint at night as suggested by my GP but that didn’t make much difference. I have had one session of acupuncture and am going to have 4 weekly sessions to…
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Welcome New Members - 4th February 2022
A very warm welcome to our newest members of the past week: @mtjoe @VVW @MrsSoups @D2Dizzy @Vix1963 @cheriemo_1908 @Scorpio12 @CJ02 @whysolumpy @Pope17 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…
