3 weeks ago I was a 58 year old business woman working 2 jobs and looking forward to a holiday this weekend, since then I've been diagnosed with DCIS invasive breast cancer, had a lumpectomy one Friday, then got a call from my surgeon in the middle of my 59th birthday party to say we needed another op last Friday (a week…
Two appointments this week with the first being my pre-admission with the anaesthetist and hopefully one of the surgical team as I have a number of questions that I am seeking answers for, some my breast care nurse was able to answer, others not. Three hours the letter recommended I set aside for this appointment. Just as…
Hi I'm 41 and was diagnosed with breast cancer a couple of days ago. I'm waiting to see a surgeon and its all a bit unreal at the moment. I live at Mount Tamborine and would love it if anyone can offer any advise as to how the public system is here on the Gold Coast. I do have private but the out of pocket expenses are so…
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…
I am newly diagnosed, less than two weeks ago, and am terrified. I am attending RPH however am wondering if there are any benefits in using my private health insurance. Could anyone advise me? Many thanks Eileen
Hi everyone, My name is Kerry and I was born in Brisbane but have lived a great deal of my life in townsville. I am looking to relocate to Brisbane and just wonder if any1 knew or would like some housemates. I have 1 chihuahua and a cat and a 15 year old son. I am a Social Worker so I dont anticipate being out of work…
My breast cancer was discovered on the 10th of may 2012, and since then I've cried, I've reached out to friend via face book and the feedback has been overwhelming. But to say those words "I have breast cancer" have to be whispered because I don't want to upset my kids. They are all boys 11, 8 and 6. I need to be brave and…
Hi all...really don't know wat to say...the last 3/4 weeks have been a blur - from diagnosis to masectomy and home again....back to see surgeon 2moro for patho results....scared stiff...Hubbie Greg has been WONDERFUL - taking me back to hospital for drain checks, cooking, cleaning and just being there wen i need a cry.…
BCNA is coming to Tasmania as part of our free national Information Forum series. We are bringing leading experts to events in Devonport on Tuesday 30 April to talk on a range of breast cancer topics. Our events are for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or who is living with or after a breast cancer…
BCNA is coming to Tasmania as part of our free national Information Forum series. We are bringing leading experts to events in Hobart on Thursday 2 May to talk on a range of breast cancer topics. Our events are for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or who is living with or after a breast cancer…