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DCIS - Mastectomy or Lumpectomy
Hi everyone, - well here I am.... joining this amazing group of supportive women and wishing I wasn't here!! I have just been diagnosed with DCIS (2) in one breast. My mum and her mum both had BC, so there is a history. I am seeing my doctor tomorrow to get a referral for MRI and to a breast surgeon. At this stage, it…
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Radiation therapy
Anything I can be doing before I start radiation therapy which will be in about 2 weeks. Creams I should use one was mentioned but very expensive . I've got my moogoo do I start using that now or during treatment or any other ? And exercise I should start any tips I'd be grateful for x
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Visa for family
I have been recently diagnosed with invasive carcinoma NST. Do not know the stage yet as more tests are being done. My sister is overseas and she would like to come and help me during this journey. Have applied for her visitors visa. Any tips on how can the process be expedited?
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Peter Mac or Monash
Newly diagnosed with Invasive Carcinoma NST and my GP has sent the referral to both Peter Mac and Monash Health. Can I take advise from specialists from both initially and then decide where I would like to get treated. Also, any views and feedback on which one is better?
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Where to find support?
Hi I was recently diagnosed with grade 3 comedo necrosis DCIS 11mm in my Rt breast. I had a failed lumpectomy on the 2nd August (the hook wire went into my muscle), and I'm going for a re-do this Friday. My problem is that I have no support person to attend appointments with me or help me out in general while recovering. I…
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Happy Birthday for 2 September to @jm13
Happy Birthday to you dear @jm13 Best wishes
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Friday Update - 2nd of September 2022
Friday Update 2nd Sept 2022 Welcome to September and the start of spring everyone. Hopefully you have all received your emailed copy of The Beacon. I will share details in this update on where you can read the latest edition. I will also touch on the ‘Living well with breast cancer’ online forums; policy and advocacy news;…
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Happy Birthday for 1 September to @Ktre
Happy Birthday to you @Ktre I hope that you have a great day
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Just a little 😃
Haven't done it yet, but just wondering if anyone knows where I can purchase a single bra with additional extra to hide mastectomy, maybe with a fluffy pom pom 🤣
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August Content Round-Up
Hi members, I hope you have all had a great month! Please find the content round-up below for August. As always, I’d love to hear what topics you want BCNA to explore further! Please send me an email acox@bcna.org.au 😊 Enjoy! Amelia The Beacon: The latest edition of The Beacon launches tomorrow! In this edition two women…
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Patients views
Hello, I hope this question is not too disturbing, if so I apologise in advance. I've read many posts, struggles, hardship, courage, determination, survivors. My thinking is (for me) 1. Accept treatment which will hopefully prolong life, no matter how unpleasant or gruelling or disfiguring and hope all is clear with a…
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Mastectomy
I was diagnosed just 16 days ago and the Drs are saying that I need a mastectomy. It just seems so quick. I think I'm cool with it am thinking if they're going to take one they may as well take both so as to reduce the risk of bc showing up in the other. ANy thought would be greatly appreciated thanks
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Verdict
Tomorrow 9am get verdict from last DCIS removal. I have anxiety, ptsd. Has anyone here fainted or had panic attack at surgeon/Oncologist? I ended in hospital last year, passing out due to stress. I'm not good at this.
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Terrified
I am 50 and perimenopausal. Paternal grandmother and aunt both had breast cancer and eventually died. During usual annual ultrasound/mammogram, screening they found a very small (under 1cm) , oval, well circumscribed lesion. so have to have biopsy. not able to be found on self examination. Already convinced I am dying and…
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Happy Birthday for 29 August to @mg2
Wishing you a very happy Birthday dear @mg2