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Feeling like a failure
Hi. I was diagnosed with breast cancer in both breasts, two weeks ago and am heading in for surgery on the 13 February. I am having a bilateral mastectomy. To be honest l am not overly concerned. I am very over weight and have very big heavy breasts. I have absolutely no self esteem when it comes to my body anyway so it is…
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Central Coast NSW Peer Support Lunch - Reclaim Your Curves
Happy New Year everyone, The Central Coast Reclaim Your Curves Peer support lunch will be held Sunday February 23rd. I've booked the Deck Meeting Room at The Breakers Country Club for 12md. Our speaker will be Kate Perkins from Lymphatic Solutions in Erina who'll discuss Scar Management. Everyone is so welcome Look forward…
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Grade 3 Triple Negative
hi!! I just wanted to say my first hello and what an amazing place this is to come for loads of wonderful advice and info!! I was diagnosed on 6th Nov with Grade 3 Triple Negative IDC and am having a double mastectomy with reconstruction next wed 4th Dec. I’m a mum of 3 (19,16 & 7) and had only just turned 40 when I…
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Work and taking leave for reconstruction
After nearly 18mths since my bilateral mastectomy, failed reconstruction and, rounds of fat grafting, I was finally given the exciting news that the skin has healed and is ready for an expander to be placed. This is the news I have been waiting for and the surgeon is able to fit me in early December!! The issue I have is I…
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Double Mastectomy & Reconstruction Support
Hi everyone, I saw my breast surgeon today for my post lumpectomy follow up appointment. There was much more DCIS found as suspected including in all 3 margins plus some other suspicious looking bits. I had decided already that after my lumpectomy I would be having a double mastectomy and reconstruction because the thought…
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On the roller coaster
Hi, it's been a whirlwind....mammo, ultrasound and biopsy last week. Diagnosed with a malignant phyllodes tumour which is apparently a rare form of breast cancer. The surgeon has ordered CT scan and bone scan this week. I will have a mastectomy next week with or without reconstruction. My question is can I have a double…
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Reclaim Your Curves Breast Reconstruction Group - lunch Sunday 27th October - Sydney
Hi Ladies Our next Reclaim Your Curves lunch is at Dragonfly Cafe Eden Gardens Macquarie Park Sydney on Sunday 27t October 12 noon to approx 3pm. We aim to be a very casual group mainly discussing breast reconstruction option and experiences. All new ladies are very welcome. Come and enjoy a relaxed and friendly meal with…
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bilateral mastectomy then immediate reconstruction results
I have just finished chemo and now deciding on surgery. I am having a bilateral mastectomy with nipple removal and then immediate reconstruction with implants. Has anyone had this with the implant over the muscle? Did they look ok? Also then had radiotherapy after? Where you happy with the result? How many other surgeries…
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Swelling - how much and how long?
Hi. I was diagnosed with stage 2B breast cancer in July 2018 when I was 40. I have completed 6 months of chemotherapy and 5 weeks of radiotherapy and 2 weeks ago today, I had a bilateral mastectomy with DEIP reconstruction. I have been home a week now and still have a drain. Prior to my diagnosis, I was large breasted…