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Newly diagnosed
I had my first mammogram and Ultra sound in May this year and everything looks all good. Some time in July noticed a lump and went for second Ultra Sound. It came back as breast tissue nothing to concern - no lump. Even though I still feels it on my left breast. Gone back to GP after 2 months and referred to a breast…
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Reconstruction decision making
Post from @Spring copied from the Activity section.
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Newbie - Intro
Original post by @Haiz moved from Activity section to Newly Diagnosed:
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Newly diagnosed - Phyllodes Tumour
Original post created by member @Dina, moved by moderator to 'Newly diagnosed' discussion category:
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DCIS - just diagnosed
Original post by @RJ_77 moved from activity section to 'Newly Diagnosed' discussion:
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Newly diagnosed - Triple Negative Breast Cancer
Original post by @MargieD moved from activity section to 'Newly Diagnosed' discussion thread:
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how often to have check up
I have diagnosed mucinous carcinoma in this January, and I had left breast mastectomy and immediate Diep Flap reconstruction 3 weeks ago, last week I went to my breast surgeon for post-surgery check up, he said based on my pathology report the cancer I had is lower grade and lymph node is clear too, so he recommended to…
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Newbie triple negative
Hi everyone I was diagnosed in December with triple negative bc. I’ve been visiting this wonderful forum probably daily, but have only now had the courage to join. I’m currently having fortnightly dose dense ac chemo, about to have my third round and am feeling really anxious about it. I found the second round a lot more…
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Tips for Hospital
Hi everyone. I am heading to Perth (live regionally) in a week for double mastectomy and stage one of reconstruction (lat dorsi and tissue expanders inserted). I won't have the luxury of anyone 'popping home' to grab anything I need so am trying to cover all bases in the packing. I am a Private patient and have been told I…
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Newly Diagnosed and Anxious
Hi I am 51 and was diagnosed in late April and had a Lumpectomy and SLNB on 13th May after finding a lump in late March. I was shocked to find out about 5 days after the surgery that I had a 2.2cm IDC, with nodal involvement (4 of 5 at this stage) and that it was Aggressive - Grade 3 (so Stage IIIa and Grade 3). However,…
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Newly diagnosed
I have just been diagnosed with ductal carcinoma in situ, and had a lumpectomy. I was rushed out of hospital and have been sitting at home trying to work out what has happened. I know I am not alone but feel very alone and uncertain. I am a widow and I live alone and I work. I am uncertain about my capacity to continue…
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Overwhelmed new diagnosis
Just trying to cope with this whirlwind of a ride. Two weeks ago I was happily holidaying on Hamilton Island (the first holiday in three years) and this week I'm isolating at home after a positive Covid test, only to be told that I have Breast Cancer. Surely this week could not get any worse. The surgery, that was…
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Newly diagnosed - itchy body sensations
Original post by @Siewli moved from activity section to 'Newly Diagnosed' discussion thread:
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Wanted to say hello
HI new to group I know I will need your help soon. just been told I’ve got DCIS high grade just waiting to see specialist on Friday to see what my options are. Scary to get my head round. Thanks .
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Webcast: Just diagnosed in 2022, what’s next?
Good morning everyone, We have just launched our next webcast, that is titled - Just diagnosed in 2022, what's next? In 2022, it is projected that over 20,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer. After finding out you have breast cancer, you may experience feelings of shock, distress, fear and anxiety. You may be…