Hi Everyone.I just saw the tail end of an ad for Monday night's Four Corners Program on the ABC , all about 'bill shock' in the medical system,should be interesting! @Janie304 it might help you with your decision
HI Everyone... I was diagnosed in 2014. Had a lumpectomy then WLE (reexcision), then radio. I didn't need to have chemo. Following this I was basically left with half a breast & an inverted nipple. Has left me scarred and incredibly upset by how I look. My husband still hasn’t seen my ugly breast! My Mother died 6 months…
If you would like to find out about what's involved in various breast reconstruction techniques, hear from surgeons, connect with other women, and receive great information and support, come along to the BRA Event in Orange on Monday, 19th March. Details on attached flyer. You need to register in order to attend :)
At last a non wired bra for bigger ladies after surgery. Very similar to the amoena post surgical bra. Just thought I'd post as found it on facebook of all places. Not sure it has a pocket which would be fab for mastectomy ladies also. Sometimes they do but don't detail it…
Hi I've just received results for core need biopsy (DCIS intermediate grade) and am seeing a breast surgeon later this week. It's a lonely and daunting time and I thank the ladies on here for your advice and knowledge. Obviously from reading posts on this forum I understand that the next (surgical biopsy) might show a…
Hello ladies I am newly diagnosed with stage II, HER2 pos, E/P receptor neg breast cancer. I have been reading your posts this week and feel very comforted by the great combination of information and support. The process has been very confronting for me, but the kindness of others that I have experienced along the crazy…
Hi i am new to this so its a bit scary. I was diagnosed in April and have gone though my chemo 4cycles A/C and 12 week pacletaxol and carboplaintin ( thick i spelt it right) I am having a lumpectomy and auxillary claerence on tuesday and i am a bit nervous about it. Has any one got any tips about coping with nerves about…
Hey All! I wanted to share a wonderful lady I had an appointment with today, her name is Genevieve Gort and her business is Breast Care Victoria & Surgical Garments, she is a Registered Nurse but now does bra fittings for Breast Cancer Women. She works in a studio at home in Port Melbourne. I have to say it was such a…
Hi Ladies, it's been 2 years since my wide local incision. Apart from the problems being on Letrozole bring, the breast has been good. Just this last week I have been having stabbing pains around the incision site. I assume it's nerve pain like when the site is healing. Has any else had this problem so far down the track?…
Proudly supporting Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). The SWIISH WALK4BCNA will see registrants participate in a 4km walk around Metcalfe Park, Sydney followed by a family friendly festival. The festival will include food vendors, health and fitness retailers, SWIISH and BCNA merchandise, children’s activities, yoga,…
More info about the Information Forum including speakers, location and to register can be found here. If you are unable to attend in person, you can still join us virtually. When registering, select ‘Information Forum – Attending Virtually’. The virtual session will be delivered via Zoom, and you will receive the access…
Come along for the Public Lymphoedema Information Day on Saturday, 4 November 2023. Register via the link https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/_events.registration/step1/eventid/19893
Carman's Fun Run is back in 2024! Carman’s Fun Run will be held on Sunday 18 February 2024. Held at the picturesque Elsternwick Park, Brighton (located at the doorstep of the popular Elwood shops). Runners, walkers and joggers of all abilities can lace up, run your best and have fun doing it. Half-marathon, 10K or 5K…