Hi Lovely Pink Ladies. Thank you for reading my post today!!! Well, I am now officially 12 years cancer free in late August 2023 but I have had a few scares along the way as we all expect may happen including my latest saga. In June this year I had my routine Mammogram and Ultrasound done at Qld Xray. Of course I was…
Hello my friendly support friends, it’s me again! sorry, this maybe a silly question and it’s actually standard procedure I will be having biopsies on 02 Aug. it’s going to be core biopsies (both breasts). My breast care nurse tells me after the core biopsies, they will be doing MG ( same day). I thought the breasts would…
I have recently found a lump (2 months ago) which I initially thought was due to my cycle but soon realized that even after my periods the lump still remained. I went to my doctor who then referred me for a mammogram and ultrasound. I arrived for my appt where I was told they weren't really keen on giving me a mammogram…
Hi everyone, Yesterday I went for my 2nd mammogram and ultrasound post treatment. I did cry this year or feel that horrible scan anxiety. Horaay! Last year I was a complete mess and had tears flowing as I had my first ultrasound post treatment. This year I was a little nervous but ok. My husband patiently waited for me…
Anyone else just seen Greg Hunt announce $6.6 million for BCNA?! AND finally the news of funding mammograms from 40 - 74?!!!! I literally got GOOSEBUMPS. Bloody brilliant.
I had a lumpectomy and one node removed February 2020, node all clear and good margins taken from lumpectomy, then radiation for three weeks. I have an appointment with my oncologist in 2 weeks and saw a surgeon ( not mine, I’m public so whoever was on I suppose) in December. I had to ask him if I was going to need to have…
Hi everyone, The vaccine is here so I guess it’ll be on our agenda. Came across this article from the Mayo Clinic Breast Clinic in Florida regarding swollen lymph nodes from the vaccine and to continue with mammogram screenings. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/screening-mammograms-and-covid-19-vaccine/
Hi guy’s next week I’m going for my first mammogram and ultrasound since surgery and treatments I was wondering is 5 months after finishing radiation a normal time frame for scans i haven’t had a mammogram or scan since January 2020 when diagnosed and getting checked pre treatments also I noticed that my appointment with…
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…
