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Soft form bra
Hi team how long after mastectomy can you wear your soft form bra and for how long at a time
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Some regional patients having success with new trials ......
How good if these trials would be made available to ALL regional/rural & remote patients .... https://9now.nine.com.au/a-current-affair/regional-aussie-cancer-patients-speak-about-new-treatment-trial/f5e1b237-cd36-4808-8a07-357fa92a57c4?
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Reconstruction or not
https://www.smh.com.au/lifestyle/life-and-relationships/posing-naked-after-my-mastectomy-made-me-accept-my-body-20221004-p5bn6h.html Read this article with interest. I did go down the Reconstruction path, not everyone does, it's a very personal thing
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waiting game
Six months ago we were planning a move. Three days before the move I was diagnosed with metastatic BC and needed to wait for extra results which I received after we shifted. Yesterday we found out our next moving date which is three weeks away. Yesterday I received the news that I need more tests as there is increased…
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Pinkhope - another support group for those with BC ...
I've just found this group & it may suit some of our members .... breast and ovarian cancers Check it out ... https://www.pinkhope.org.au/be-supported/personal-support?gclid=CjwKCAjwv4SaBhBPEiwA9YzZvHlRRgzHkW802hpJ9Mx2_QZGn6jgrBNId4MTyF8yflya1mwGnzeDqhoCOfoQAvD_BwE They have upcoming events on the Gold Coast, Canberra,…
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Discouraged & Dissappointed
Im sorry, I need to vent. I have no one to unload too. I had my single mastectomy Friday. Yesterday was OK, BUT they refused me my medically prescribed cannabis oil, which I called the hospital 10 days ago, pharmacist who said it was OK even though it is Schedule 8. I have a registered TGA card. Then yesterday when I asked…
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Back again..drs fault
Hello lovely ladies. So I posted a few months back that my bc had returned. Well what a big 2 months… glad I listened to my body and intuition.. first diagnosed with a rare bc in 2020, lumpectomy and radium and didn’t know any better to question the treatment given.. after ditching first oncologist due to him being a major…
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Personal Injury Claim
Im &@#$@. I've had mismanagement of smx Still suffering. Had to discharge myself, due to safety. Been knocked back by 3 Lawyers. I'm gona fight this. Miscommunication, Breach of Duty of Care, Misconduct, incorrect medication, given meds with known side effects, denied my approved TGA CBD oil, discharged with cannula still…
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Another milestone
Just logged on and saw the date in black and white - it is 8 years today since the 'Boob Butcher' did his work. Whilst he was not the best tailor and I am not the prettiest specimen I am still here so he must have got the little blighter out for good. Anyway, a sort of 'good news story' to encourage others. 😀
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Hair loss question
Hi Everyone, so it is day 20 after my first chemo and when i washed my hair this morning I noticed that there was way more hair than usual in my hands on then on my towel when drying it.. I keep it naturally short and am going to shave it. Today is Tuesday and my best mate is a hairdresser who is going to come over for…
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Birthday wishes to @kimW for 7 October
Happy birthday to you dear @KimW Wishing you a wonderful day Best wishes
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Happy Birthday wishes to ARichies for today
Wishing you a very happy Birthday @ARichies Have a lovely day <3
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Shoulder Discomfort
Hello to all, since having mastectomy my other shoulder, holding my one boob is hurting. Any suggestions welcomed.
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Friday Update - 7th October 2022
Friday update 7th October 2022 Warm greetings to members old and new. Sorry for the belated Friday update (public holidays and leave caught up with me!). Despite the continued rain drops left-over from winter days, you can certainly feel the touch of spring in the air as we make our way into October. BCNA has a lot of…
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Happy birthday to @Annette77 for 6 October
To dear @Annette77 Wishing you a very happy Birthday !