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Changing chemo.
Well I received the dreaded news from my oncologist today after scans earlier this week. One good thing was there is no spread to the organs, but not so good for the bone scan. There is more spread in the pelvic bones and head of the femur. I'm having an xray to check there is no fracture from the cancer. On Tuesday I will…
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Let's keep the title as Beacon. Why men stand to lose if we don't.
The BCNA newsletter name change poll is online here for the next week: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BeaconNameSurvey Two male BCNA members present their case to retain the newsletter title as Beacon HERE.
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Treatment seems bad as the disease
hi everyone! I was diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer in February 2017. My first diagnosis with breast cancer came in mid 2013. I have hormone positive breast cancer. Treatment for the first diagnosis was a lumpectomy with right axillary clearance, further surgery 2 weeks later as they did not achieve clear margins. I…
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Tumour Markers/Liver
I am on my 8th or 9th cycle of Eribulin and my tumour markers went up 30 points the other day. I know it doesnt meant too much but its still upsetting. I am also finding 24 hours post chemo my liver feels like its going to explode it doesnt last much more than a couple of hours though. Has anyone else experienced this?…
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Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day – Friday October 13 2017
October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month - a time where thousands of organisations around the world reflect on the importance of reduce reducing the incidence of breast cancer and fighting for a cure for those who have been touched by this disease. As we focus on the importance of survivorship and cure, many of those…