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New look online network
Well, that serves me right for not reading the announcements. I opened up the BCNA network this morning - and it has all changed. I can cope lol!
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Anxiety and fear
I had a neuroendocrine tumour diagnosed and removed in 2018. I then found a lump in my breast at the start of 2020, They found 2 different tumours in one breast, I had surgery to remove the tumours and some lymph nodes. I’ve had chemo and radiation. Now just as I started feeling better and positive, I was sent for an MRI…
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Photos
I have finally worked out how to post photos. These are from my favourite beach - Bondi.
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New Online Network - Homepage navigation video
Hello everyone, Instead of a Friday Update I thought I would share a short video with you in relation to navigating the 'New Look' Online Network. Apologies as I was hoping to upload this last night, however needed permissions to share the link. As mentioned in my video, I will be updating the 'Navigating the online…
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6 years cancer free...then I'm not
Hi all, just wanted to share a little about my journey and was also wanting some advice... My story begins in December 2016, found a lump in my right breast after running my first marathon (lost quite a bit of weight with all the training). fast forward 11 surgeries-lumpectomies, sentinel node biopsies, egg…
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I'm Boring
Well apparently I'm Boring (oncology wise) for the moment. Over the last 3 visits to clinic. My markers have held in the 30's the osteoblastic activity has stopped and the lesions haven't increased in size. Woohoo. No change to the medication as yet. So now in holding pattern. re cancer . Still have no update on Prolapse…
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Post op mastectomy and recon after care
All the things I forgot to ask my surgeon How long do you wear the compression bra 24/7 When can I start cooking/cutting up vegetables etc when can I start housework when can I go back to work ( involves lifting and repetitive motion) Any tips would be great. my after care support has been 0 I was in So much pain with a…
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Delayed DIEP reconstruction
Hi there I saw breast surgeon 2 weeks ago who told me I was a candidate for DIEP reconstruction after double mastectomy. As this is a second cancer in other breast I just want them gone. I had to see plastic surgeon last week. Who wants it done in 2 surgeries. First the mastectomy leaving a flap of skin at bottom of each…
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Chemo - PORT or PICC
Hi, my oncologist suggested to place a PORT on me for all my chemo session. I have a very fine and hard to find blood vein. Just wondering anyone out there has/had experience with PORT? Thanks!
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13 December is @Kellee Birthday!
Happy Birthday to @Kellee Have a lovely day! Kellee Have a lovely day xx
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Happy Birthday for 12 December to @NelSky
Wishing you a very happy birthday @NelSky Have a lovely day
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Happy birthday to @AusTex76 for 12 December
Big birthday wishes to @AusTex76 Have a great day!
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Cooler Sleep - Mattress, Gel Pad, Sheets
Hello, I'm finding my mattress is holding heat in the night and waking me up. I'm wondering if anyone has used a Cooling Gel Pad under their sheets or mattress protector? Does it make you sweat? I'm interested in any tips on cool mattresses, mattress protectors, pillows or sheets to help this problem. I'm 18mnths since end…
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Disability support pension
hello. Let me tell you a little bit about me. I am diagnosed with my 3rd breast cancer and am currently undergoing chemotherapy and have a rare syndrome called lfs. This syndrome has a much higher chance of getting cancer than the average person, and the risk of getting cancer increases with age. I first got cancer 6 years…
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Happy birthday to @coxie 11 December
To dear @coxie Wishing you a very happy birthday :)