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Sad news
Today my mum and I found out that her secondary breast cancer can no longer be controlled and chemo drugs will not be effective for her anymore. I am extremely sad. It is awful to hear your mum only has a couple months left and is dying. I will be taking time off work to spend as much time with her as I can. I am sad…
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What to expect post surgery
Hi, I have just be diagnosed with infiltrating LCIS (3/12/201) with surgery scheduled on 9/12/14 (lumpectomy and node collection)...I'm in shock and disbelief at the moment!! not thinking it could very happen to me...no family history...what my major concern is post surgery...what to expect both physically and emotionally.…
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Recently diagnosed
My sister was recently diagnosed 22/10/14 operated on 12/11/14 full masectomy lymph nodes clear but has triple negetive gene needs chemo has first appoint ment with oncology Monday 01/12/14 also waiting for my youngest daughter to have 2nd biopsy on 08/12/14 for lump & cysts her right breast they said first one not…
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Seeking help!
Hi all, My name is Shani and I am 21 years old. In June this year my mum who is 47, was diagnosed with Breast Cancer after finding a large lump in her left breast. She was started on Chemotherapy straight away as the Cancer had spread to her Lymph Node under the armpit, but no where else luckily. She had her first 3 months…
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Mum's diagnosis - It begins!
So my mum was diagnosed with breast cancer about a month or two ago and there are a few spots on her lungs as well. She officially started chemo (Abraxane) yesterday. She will have it once a week for 3 weeks, then switch to Herceptin for 3 weeks then back to chemo for 3 etc. This will go on for six months. I think it's…
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My mum has been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in the liver
I found out that my mum has been diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in the liver. There are no words to describe just how devastated I am. She was diagnosed with primary breast cancer last year in June and went through 8 rounds of chemo, surgery to remove her left breast and further radio treatment. I cant bear to see…
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Young Families With Breast Cancer November Catch Up
Hi All, Just to let you all know that Young Families with Breast Cancer will be meeting up at Ballam Park this coming Sunday 9th November at 12noon. BYO Picnic / BBQ. See you there
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Mums got breast cancer.
Hello everyone out here, My mother was diagonsed with breast Ca on friday kast week. We went to Burnside specialist who was great and offered us surgery and late Chemotherapy. My question was my moms with Medibank top level. I called them to ask what did they cover, they said the wanted an ID number from the Burnside…
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Support Ideas
WOW, its like a ghost town in here ... Can't help but think many other blokes have tried to get help, support etc. But the process here I way too restrictive ... Why not make joining this group easier? If already joined the network, allow blokes to join this group but make it subject to review. people in distress need help…
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MY Hero
When i was first diagnosed in March 13 i felt that i was walking around in a daze, there was so many appointments and fast paced - go here, go there, and so on, i struggled to keep up and my mind felt very clouded. As i sat in the many Dr appointments and tests i could hear them talking but wasn't really listening and only…