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"I am sorry but you have breast cancer"...
These are the words WE have all heard at different times from different health professionals. Over the past week I have heard three different women trivialise their diagnosis- why you ask? Well because they "only needed a lumpectomy followed by minimal ongoing treatment ( in one case, and radiation for the other two) they…
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Breast cancer
Hi my name is Sarah, 54yrs old and just learnt I have stage 3 breast cancer with more to come. I live in Mandurah WA but happy to chat with others anywhere. I had the news a few days ago and more tests tomorrow and know I will be having surgery once they shrink my tumor. Also have a unhealing left humerus. I have terrible…
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New to this
A little overwhelmed right now, just glad I found this page.
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Mums struggle
Last October 2 years ago mum was diagnosed with breast cancer. The reason for the discovery was that she felt something was wrong but her femal GP kept saying your two years aren't up yet. It was a fight for her to get a mammogram earlier that the two year period. Not happy with the ongoing refusals of her GP she went to a…
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My new normal.
Dear Pink Friends. I am up quite late tonight (or should I say early this morning) just thinking about what has happened to me this past twelve months or so. I have been waiting for the end of 2013 rather impatiently and it has now gone. It must be physiological but I feel so good. I'm leaving behind one of the most…
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Hi everyone
Hi, I was just diagnosed with IBC 3 weeks ago which came as a bit of a shock to me as there is no breast cancer in my family. I am 42 yo mum who is married and has already undergone 1 lot of chemo and is due for the next one next Friday. I have just started to notice my hair is slowly coming out today this has come as a…
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secondary cancer
hi all some if u may remember me i started this group in 2011 when i was diagnosed with breast cancer i m glad to c the group has taken off good on u all. i had to resign from the group as my husband became unwell and passed away in august. during that time i was feeling stressed tired and a bit unwell around a month ago i…
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Secondary breast cancer
Hi this is my first blog, I have been living with mestatic breast cancer for 4 months now, well that is when I found out that the cancer had spread to my skull, spine, pelvis, ribs, throat, chest wall and 2 weeks ago I was told that it is now in both my lungs. I am still working full time, now that the pain has been…
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Newbie
Hi Ladies, My name is Wendy and I am just recently diagnosed with Invasive Ductal Carcinoma. So this is all very new to me. I seem to be handling the news well, which is surprising everyone around me. I am in preparation mode and like 'lets get on with what needs to be done'. Maybe I will fall into a heap later on. I spoke…
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Newly diagnosed
I just want to express how extremely diss appointed I am with the Gold Coast HOspital. I was diagnosed last week with a recommendation I have surgery within 4 weeks. My GP phoned the hospital was was told what to do in order for a speedy process if my urgent referral . two days later I phoned the bookings and referral…
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Newly diagnosed
Hi, I found out yesterday i have early stage breast cancer and i have been referred to Gold Coast Hospital. I was told by my doctor that the public system is very good and as my referral is urgent i should be seen asap. I phoned the hospital today who advised they are taking at least a week to process the referrals and it…
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So sad
I just want to say I love this network and what it gives to each one of us.To share stories, sympathise and have compassion and understanding of what we are all going through. I must say though.. I'm struggling with how many people are diagnosed with breast cancer. Everyday someone new is on here. Is it me or does it seem…
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2 years on!
Two years ago today I received news that would change my life forever... I was told I had breast cancer AGAIN (almost 3 years after my first diagnosis), this time throughout both lungs. I was told surgery was not possible due to the extensive spread of the cancer, and there was no cure...my condition was terminal. The goal…
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A friend in need
On this journey of cancer, tears have not flowed until I unwittingly let the hospital know that I would not have a carer. The result of that was the discovery that I have kept myself to myself through this journey and done most of my treatment on my own. To be honest, I've never thought of myself on my own as I always have…