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Finished chemo and bad news
Hi all, I have my sixth and last round of TCH chemo which is good news. But while I was talking to my Oncologist she said that the MRI I had on Monday found pre cancerous cells in my right breast. So now both breast are affected. I see my breast surgeon on Monday so I will have to see what he recommends but I am thinking I…
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Holidays
Well I was feeling brave the other day and asked my oncologist if I could have a break from I.V chemo so my husband and I could get away for a short holiday. The answer was yes of course. So after I have recovered from yesterday's chemo we plan to go away for a break up the coast of NSW . I cant wait . Just to get off the…
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Returning to work
I went into work today to give them another certificate for a month off work. I finished chemo 3 weeks ago and was expecting to be able to return this week but am struggling with the fatigue. I have good days then have really bad days. The trouble is I feel a bit unsupported. My Dr thinks it is all just about mental health…
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Only two weeks into the journey
Hello ladies, I had tests (mammograms, ultrasound, core & FNA biopsies) last Thursday week & got my results on Tuesday 11/04/17, so very newly diagnosed. From what was going on & reactions, things that were said i guess I just knew. So by the time I got my results, I had started my journey to acceptance. Everything is no…
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Chemo - New Member Redflower posted this on Activity page...
@redflower Hi I am new to this..I am 41 married 19 years and have 2 kids. 14 yr old son and 12 year old daughter. got diagnosed 3 weeks ago have had lump and 2 nodes removed which were clear. phew the next week i had my portacath(?) put in.. which i am yet to name..annoying painful buggar comes to mind at the moment. i…
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An overdue introduction
They say better late than never right?!? I really would like to properly introduce myself to all of you amazing ladies and men! I have been employed here at BCNA for 8 months but have admired you all from a far. In October 2013, like many of you, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was 36 years old, had just recovered…
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To laugh or cry.........that is the question...HAHA!
So at 3 weeks post Mastectomy/Diep Flap reconstruction I had about 3 funny episodes with my eyes, I was quite sure it was migraine related, but had these massive blind spots that lasted about 30 mins. Off to the Optometrist I go, Retinas are fine but in 7 months the sight in my right eye has deteriorated rapidly, she said…