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Reconstructive surgery
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…
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Changing life
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…
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Swimwear
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
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Disappointed and confused by the system
I should start by saying I am almost 73 and have had a lifetime of excellent health (apart from hysterectomy a couple of years ago) and never expected to be dealing with this. Mammograms stopped a few years ago, as is recommended. Never had a problem, apart from a few cysts which had to be drained. But after some odd…
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Central Coast Support Lunch
The Central Coast Support group enjoyed their final lunch for 2017. We look forward to many more in 2018 with a variety of guest speakers covering well being, exercise, lymphodoema treatment and cosmetic tattooing. Wishing you all a very happy and healthy Christmas xx
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Pre- and post-mastectomy care plans
Hi all, My 71-year old mother in America has just been diagnosed with her second, independent case of breast cancer. It luckily appears to be a minor case and is not currently malignant (according to her doctors), but since she underwent lumpectomies and radiation 15 years ago she has decided to undergo a nonreconstructive…
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Chemo over, but just the beginning...
Last Friday I finished 5 months of chemo, 4 AC dose dense every two weeks then 12 weekly taxol. The last 3 weeks I only got out of bed with painkillers such was the burning in my muscles and bones. My fingernails and toenails went purple from week one and are now all just yellow horny structures dropping off bit by bit. I…
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Comfy Prosthesis
Hi ladies I have seen a posting where one member mentioned a rash from her prosthesis. I was living in a very dry climate and had no problems but have relocated to a location of high humidity. My prosthesis is called 472 Silk Triangle Plus by Trulife.http://www.opchealth.com.au/trulife-breast-forms The prosthesis has a…
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Shoulder Soreness/ Partial Mastectomy
10 years ago I had a partial mastectomy and had never really noticed the extreme difference in my breasts until after being diagnosed with secondary breast cancer in my hips and spine. Since about mid this year I am having a lot of problems with pain in my left shoulder coming down the front and back a short ways and down…
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Experiences with Docetaxel, Herceptin, and Perjeta
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…
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Starting Chemo in two weeks
Hi Everyone, I go into hospital tomorrow to remove a triple negative tumor and lymph nodes in my right breast. Very devastated as I thought I had this. In Feb 2015 I had a double Mastectomy due to large amount of DCIS on right side. At that time I thought I was being a bit drastic but I just wanted it gone. After 2 weeks…
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Reclaim Your Curves - a breast reconstruction resource for Australian women - Sydney Support Lunch
Come and join us for lunch in a relaxed and friendly environment at Eden Gardens, Macquarie Park, Sydney - Sunday 29th October 12noon to 3pm. Please rsvp so we can book numbers. Most ladies havent been before so please feel free to come along, share your story and ask any questions. Rosemary and Annmaree look forward to…