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Grumbling is, surprisingly, a good thing
The festive season is guaranteed to make me crankier than ever. So far this month I've had the shits about: * Christmas carols and tinsel * The loss of another hub cap * The elastic in most of my favourite pairs of undies giving out. In concert. * Why are undies described as pairs? Another source of irritation * Flies,…
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Rash
My last post I was asking if anyone experienced a rash over the breast & lymph node area which has been operated on. I was told by my GP yesterday that it is the cancer which has spread to the skin. I had heard that this can happen but was very upset. It’s three years from my first bout of TNBC I’m about to start chemo…
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Feeling tired and emotional...
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in September, and like most on this journey, have been on a rollercoaster of mixed scary emotions. After biopsies and surgery, I am nearly at the end of my radiation treatment, only 3 sessions to go. I have been surprised at how tired I have been this week, and it freaks me out a bit at…
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Recently Diagnosed
On November 19, I went to my doctor with a sore breast. I knew I had a lump in the breast, which was previously diagnosed as just a cyst. One week later, I attended a breast clinic to have a mammogram and ultrasound. After the ultrasound, I also had 4 biopsies taken. I then met with the Breast Clinician and was told it…
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Confused about Reconstruction options
Hi I was diagnosed yesterday with high grade DCI. Until I have surgery they won’t know if it’s invasive or not (think that’s the right terminology?). It’s currently 2cm big but again they don’t know the full extent til they get in there. I have a family history that makes me high risk. I am seeing a surgeon for a consult…
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What do I do now?
Hi everyone, I havent posted for a while as I was going through radiation, after my surgery, which is now completed and I did okay, just treating the leftover burns and itchiness which is apparently new skin growing through. Im pretty lucky all considering, but will have to report to an oncologist and surgeon, every three…
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New diagnosis
hi everyone, I am new here, while I am saying I am newly diagnosed it occurred back in Sept. I felt so overwhelmed that when I looked at this site I couldn't cope, I had to shut it down. It has taken me many visits to get to this stage. While it was bad news that I had to end up here I keep telling myself I am so…
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Does anyone else scream at their partner?
It’s only the second time I’ve ever done it but I went off on the weekend about the smallest thing. I’m taking tamoxifen but don’t want to blame that .. I think it’s just a build up of losing my boob this year, the inability to have a ‘normal’ sexual relationship (after BC 10 years ago), taking vagifem, washing with QV etc…
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Newly diagnosed both breasts
I was diagnosed on the 12th November with cancer in both breasts. Stage 1 in my right and stage 2 in my left. The right one was found during an ultrasound. My Mum passed away from cancer - started off as breast and metastasised to her bones. She has been gone now for 18 years. I work as a nurse. I am terrified! I am having…
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Trying not to feel resentful
hi i finished treatment a year and a half ago,i didnt have chemo ,i had rads and on hormonal treatment.having trouble lately im not sure why now but I’m feeling resentful (maybe it the hormofnal treatment 😂) with certain people. My 3 sister in laws,and a best friend.during my diagnosis and treatment never had any support…
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30 days later and I feel confused
Hi, I finally went to the doctor in October as my left breast started swelling over a period of 3 months, my nipple became inverted and I started experiencing constant dull aches and sharp electric shocks throughout my breast and nipple. My doctor sent me for a ultrasound and mammogram. Results not good, 2.5cm lump 8cm…
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Coping with a cancer diagnosis at Christmas, some helpful tips...
Hello everyone, Its not long now until Christmas and the summer holiday season. As we all know, cancer doesn't take a break at Christmas time. We have recently had quite a few new members join the online network as a result of a new breast cancer diagnosis. They will be having investigations and or treatment over Christmas…
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Milk fistula after surgery and breastfeeding
I was diagnosed with breast cancer at 42 years of age, 2 weeks ago. I have had a lumpectomy and lymph node biopsy while still breastfeeding my 17 month old. I now have a milk fistula, which is leaking milk from the incision. I am trying to wean my son over the next few weeks, as I need radiation in january. I am wondering…
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What wld you like health professionals to understand re emotional/ psychological fallout from BC?
On another thread, people have been sharing thoughts about the lack of knowledge/understanding among some breast health professionals about our emotions and psychological state, issues such as sleep disruption, the need for information about support groups such as BCNA and others. Generally, the critical gaps in the…