I am thinking to lessen the risk of overian cancer, to get them out, I have both breasts off and nose clearence, on the dreaded Tamoxifen
We enjoyed our first lunch together for 2018 with lovely food, lively discussion (nothing is sacred!!), and hearing from Tia Covey about the wonderful free activities available through the CoastCanCare Wellness Program. The next lunch will be on 27th May.
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 :)
Our first Central Coast Support Lunch for 2018 is coming up next month and we'd love to see you there. Tia Covi, from the CoastCanCare Wellness Program will be coming along to share the details of the 2018 FREE activity program which include Tai Chi, Art Therapy and Relaxation just to name a few. It's also a great chance…
Hey All, I just wanted to say in the past I haven't really worried about my scars from surgeries, however since doing my Diep Flap recon in February and subsequent revision surgery in July, I had my abdominal wound reopened. It was red, itchy and bumpy so thought I'd have a consult with people who specialise in scar…
Hi, I had DCIS and a mastectomy in June. It hadn't spread so all good. I will be having another mastectomy for preventative reasons and my surgeon said I could do reconstruction at the same time. He referred me to Dr Kane in Brisbane to discuss this. He talked me through tram and tug flap surgery and expander/implant…
It has really been a challenging 2 months for me and my life is changing so fast. I am 47 and was diagnosed with a 1 cm DCIS, end of October. Had a lumpectomy and a re-excision in November, No micro invasion. BS then referred me to RT. My gut feeling is to skip RT and have bi-lat Mastectomy due to family history of bc. I…
Hi I am almost 2 years post bilateral mastectomy and have finished all treatment. I want to get back to swimming and am looking for suggestions, I would like to buy a tankini style swim top but do not want to wear prosthesis. I am a size 18 and have been searching the internet but can not find anything suitable. Jodie
Register today for our upcoming webcast Let’s cut through all the hype! Why exercise? Exercise is well known to positively impact your physical and emotional wellbeing. Did you know it can also positively affect things like fatigue, lymphoedema, muscle strength, depression and anxiety? Join us on Wednesday 22 May 7pm AEST…