Hi..just found out breast cancer has spread..took lymph nodes out too, and was ready for chemo, as a " curative plan"..scans just found it has spread yo liver!! Now biopsy to see if its related to BC, or separate. PETRIFIED!!! Has anyone experienced anything similar?.. TIA..:-((
From the moment I was diagnosed earlier this year with stage 3 breast cancer, I have cried only once. Cancer or death doesn't frighten me but the thought of not being there for my son and not watching him grow is unfathomable. I want to lose my shit and fall into a heap and cry but it doesn't happen.
A friend of mine shared this recently .... Author unknown— I had no idea how much cancer sucks. The worst part of cancer is that so many people confuse it with so many illnesses like pneumonia or maybe even the sudden trauma of a broken hip. Although these diseases are acute, painful and sometimes dangerous, they are brief…
On Insight tonight, from 8.30pm on SBS ..... Insight will be covering controlling chronic Pain. Take care, stay safe xx
Hi guys, im new to the group and about to have my 2nd chemo treatment. Deffinatly alot to deal with, with sickness and all sorts of not nice side effects :( i was wondering i have broken out with small sores all over my body, especially my back and thighs they are raised and a little itchy. Iv stopped using any…
Hi, I’m feeling pretty anxious about not being to visit my oncologist and radiologist in person for my first follow up appointments later this month. I completely understand why, but I’m just worried that it’s harder to see if things are ok, and to check for signs of cancer returning, over the phone. I thought that…
Hi everyone I hope someone can help me, this journey is horrible. My mum was successfully treated for breast cancer 9 years ago. Last year it returned with aggression. It attacked her intestine, peritoneal region ending in emergency surgery. She had 12 cycles of abraxane chemotherapy and was in remission. So placed on…
Hi All I am on the search for a medical oncologist in Sydney to review my continued treatment post surgery and RT. Ideally I am hoping to find someone who is empathetic, patient and doesn’t mind being asked a lot of questions. I would love to hear from anyone who is happy to recommend based on their, or someone they…
BCNA is coming to Tasmania as part of our free national Information Forum series. We are bringing leading experts to events in Devonport on Tuesday 30 April to talk on a range of breast cancer topics. Our events are for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or who is living with or after a breast cancer…
BCNA is coming to Tasmania as part of our free national Information Forum series. We are bringing leading experts to events in Hobart on Thursday 2 May to talk on a range of breast cancer topics. Our events are for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or who is living with or after a breast cancer…