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The journey begins...
So glad I found this network... I was diagnosed on Tuesday and will be meeting with the surgeon next Thursday. The physicians, technicians and staff at the Sydney Breast Clinic have been very supportive, and confident of a good outcome. Seems a bit like it's happening to someone else... blessed by my precious husband. 😍
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Newbie, just diagnosed
Hi Everyone, Just Dx with grade 3 / stage 2? BC. At this stage it is a faction below 2 cm but unsure if reached the Lymph nodes. I have a lot of confidence in my Surgeon and the team at Royal Perth Hospital. The grade 3 really scares me but I have Hormonal Receptors so I understand that's a good sign.
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Newly diagnosed
i am newly diagnosed and so terrified and overwhelmed. I have Grade 2, stage 2b, Hers positive breast cancer. It’s the hers positive that terrifies me as I know it has a higher chance of recurrence. It’s all I can think about. My chemo starts next week.
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Preparation
I was diagnosed last Friday and it has been a rush of appointments, tests etc. I think I am in shock and just going through the process but the reality is that I will start chemo next week. I have been reading the advice in the paperwork I have. There is only me but I am well supported by friends. Are there some day to day…
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coping with bad day
Thank you for sharing your experiences and strategies for coping with bad days. I like the tree talking! I am a keen gardener and it is now six weeks since surgery so I have spent a lot of time out side this week which I am finding is becoming my zen space as I have not cried all week, the weeds however are not so happy.…
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Ideas please
i have a friend who is newly diagnosed. Money is tight for her so a couple of friends are getting together to make up a care basket, with such things as beanies, moisturiser, diary and of course the all important thermometer. Any ideas that we could add would be appreciated.
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Waiting for my oncologist appointment is doing my head in
My GP sent me for an ultrasound after I had an appointment to get lumps in my armpit checked out. The ultrasound was on 14/6 and 4 smaller lumps were found and a total of 2 larger near my armpit. I was asked to come back for a biopsy and mammogram. Interestingly the mammogram was completely fine - no evidence of anything.…
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A bit scared
Hello everyone, I was diagnosed with Triple Negative (luckily only 1cm) just over a week ago after a routine mammogram and ultra sound. I have met with the surgeon who has told me I will need chemo, then surgery and then radiation. I am meeting with the Oncologist on Wednesday and l am scared!! Lucky I have a wonderful…
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Newly diagnosed
the waiting is a bitch, I only found out on Wednesday, I have US and CT tomorrow and stressing to the max, the not knowing is quite awful. Ductal carcinoma In situ and metastatic carcinoma in lymph gland, no family history and I’m scared
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Just a thought
I wonder if worthwhile suggesting we have separate groups for ductile , lobular and triple negative breast cancer as are some unique issues
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Left in limbo after diagnosis
I've just been diagnosed with breast cancer following a mammogram, ultra sound and biopsy. My GP is referring me to the hospital, which will take a couple of weeks. My GP says they aren't able to tell me anything about the cancer like the type or stage. I know nothing except that I have breast cancer. Is it normal for a GP…
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Geelong influx
The hospitals here just got an influx of oncology patients in the past month. Then the heart centre today told me they are having trouble keeping up with all the new oncology patients needing an ECG. What is going on? Has there recently been a new push to get tested for cancer? So many, so sad.
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Invasive Metaplastic carcinoma dx 1st April SapphireGem
SapphireGem Member Posts: 1 New Member9:49AMHi. Just popped in to introduce myself. I was diagnosed with Metaplastic carcinoma on April 1st..no joke! My 65th Birthday was April 2nd. Great! NOT!!! Im not familiar with medical term abbreviations I see used in posts, so I’ll just use old fashion ‘plain speak’. The tumour 3cm…