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Newly diagnosed
I'm 39 from Hervey Bay QLD I have just been diagnosed with Invasive Breast Cancer HER2 positive and ER positive. Looks like I've caught it early. My first appointment with surgeons is in 2 weeks. I have no information and no idea what treatment may be other then lumpectomy. Anxious and scary with so many unknowns.
Warrnambool Information Forum: Recording now available!
BCNA hosted an Information Forum in Warrnambool for people living with breast cancer and their supporters. You can access the on-demand videos below: https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLpvVCfUeAqMBu1pz4rP8kXZtxfriszl2e The Information Forum covered a range of topics including the latest in breast cancer…
Waiting time
Hi, After a routine screening mammogram with no lumps or bumps prior, I was shocked to find myself in the positions of being newly diagnosed and struggling with the timing of everything. I was originally diagnosed on 20th March with Stage 2 with positive hormone receptor then subsequent biopsy was done on the 1st April. I…
Daughter
hi everyone, just need to vent, oh f..... oh s... oh f..... I was diagnosed earlier this year with Mets, son had testicular cancer in 2017, he all clear which is awesome. Youngest daughter who is 29 rings me today, mum I found a lump, have been to the doctors got an ultra sound tomorrow, doctor has put on the referral it’s…
Baseline Measurement for Lymphoedema
Due to cording issues, I see a specialist physio on a reasonably regular basis. The clinic treats cancer survivors and obviously, lymphoedema issues. Last visit, the physio decided it was time to measure and scan me again for any swelling in the arm. My scan came out high (but it's a new machine so possibly that could be a…
Early stage breast cancer #4 (recurrence #3)
Hi everyone, reaching out to find anyone in a similar boat which I call the SS "Lucky/Unlucky". I have been dealing with early stage BC for 18 years now since an initial DCIS dx in 2001 (1mm in size - picked up on my first ever mammogram at age 37) - had all the recommended treatment (lumpectomy x 2 for clear margins and…
Chest wall recurrence #2
Hi everyone, Love and best wishes to all on this forum. Cheers MvB
Lovely video I saw on Facebook
Hi everyone saw this on facebook and thought this is a great tool for young women..... https//www.facebook.com/coppafeel.org/videos/10155459739492671/?hc_ref=ARQ969g7y_-IqcHQhDajDC2PK4heHIY3Y2CIYQky7N0wQjV3niSQZCnEgrYGY2VS3BQ Feel it is a really good video about BC and knowing your boobs .... good to share to young women.