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Warning
Im sorry in advance, I'm really struggling tonight. My question might he disturbing so I warn anyone if I come on too much. So my question is, if refusing all treatment and live for as happy and as fot how long, is that considered as selfish or worse still SI?? I'm sorry it's so heavy, but I feel heavy with this option
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Patient Request
Can one demand a reconstruction, even if surgeon does not recommend it? Should I get a 2nd opinion or see a plastic surgeon? My time to Decide is running out.
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Venting
Hello Everone, I hope I can use this time for a little serious but light hearted rambling. So hey we females, cop the lot. First there's our menstrual cycle which can be debilitating and last for years. Then the joys, high & low of pregnancy, how it ruins our bodies, keeps us sleep depraved, still do all the housework,…
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Terminology ....
Hello! I am between surgery and radiation for Early Stage breast cancer - results clear margins, no lymph node involvement so hopefully no chemo - see medical oncologist Friday. My question relates to how I talk to people. Do I HAVE breast cancer or have I HAD breast cancer? Is it at the end of treatment that I can say HAD…
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Newbie - Intro
Original post by @Haiz moved from Activity section to Newly Diagnosed:
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Welcome New Members - 7th September 2022
A very warm welcome to our newest members of the past fortnight: @Smooie @Natjess @Kaylia @Itsok @akpvj @Vicki1234 @Periwinkle0118 @Dingo14 @TaurusSun @KBev @Franca_C @maripan @pinkhope @Rowey @Galba2020 @MelMac @Ava_3 You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia’s (BCNA’s) Online Network. This is a forum…
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Rare breast cancer - Metaplastic
I just wanted to see if anyone has been diagnosed with a rare breast cancer type called Metaplastic subtype spindle cell (triple negative ) . Diagnosed August 2021 finished treatment in April 2022 , now mestasized to lungs Aug 2022 . Due to how rare this cancer is not sure about what the next treatment will be ,…
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Newly diagnosed PLCIS
Hello, not thrilled to be here but grateful that this forum exists :) Newly diagnosed with PALCIS (triple negative Pleomorphic Apocrine Lobular Carcinoma in situ) with 'suspicious nodule' identified on MRI - so likely invasive component. Having had low grade DCIS (lumpectomy and 5 years tamoxifen) and removal of a benign…
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Newly diagnosed - Phyllodes Tumour
Original post created by member @Dina, moved by moderator to 'Newly diagnosed' discussion category:
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The Beacon - 1st September 2022 Edition
Greetings everyone, The latest issue #92 of The Beacon is available now and should arrive in your inbox today. Alternatively you can access it here via the link https://www.bcna.org.au/news-events/the-beacon-magazine/issue-92-september-2022/ There is also a 'Download' option if you prefer to read it as a PDF. Enjoy!
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Happy Birthday wishes to @cynth6 for 6 September
Wishing you a very happy Birthday dear @Cynth6 <3 I hope that you have a lovely day xx
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No reconstruction after double mast
im looking to hear from women who have had a double and chose No reconstruction. iv had a double, temporary implant ( which are s pest) I was considering DIEP hence the implants...... but not sure if the surgery/ reconstruction is worth the $16,000 and Another BIG surgery and recovery. ( yes the tummy tuck and nice breast…
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Happy Birthday for 5 September to @Mazoz
It’s your birthday today dear @Mazoz I hope that it is everything that you wish for
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Happy birthday for 5 September to @Tasneem
Happy Birthday wishes to you @Tasneem for today I hope that you enjoy a great day
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Happy Birthday for 3 September to @odyssey
Wishing you every happiness for your Birthday today dear @odyssey