So yep, newly diagnosed...46 years old, no kids and I took the pill for 10+ years...no doubt all contributing factors. Ended up with grade 2 DCIS with small invasive component, detected on routine screening thanks to a strong family history (mum and both grandmothers, plus a few other relatives) and several previous benign…
I was diagnosed last month with early BC and live in Sydney. I was offered radiation at a public hospital (free treatment, with a waitlist) or immediate access to a private GenesisCare facility. Now I've learnt that GenesisCare filed for bankruptcy on 01 June and has had financial problems for at least a year. I was a bit…
Hi everyone, this is my first post here. I was diagnosed with ILC 24 Feb, had a left mastectomy 17 March with ALND as there was cancer in the sentinel node/s. I have an appointment with my surgeon this week (30 March) where I will find out my treatment plan and pathology results. I had 2 tumours biopsied 20 Feb, both were…
Just a shout out to anyone in the Hills area of Sydney interested in attending our group’s talk(Kellyville Breast Buddies) on radiation.The chief radiologist/manager from Icon Cancer Centre at Norwest Hosp will update us and answer all our questions.It’s in the function room at The Quest Hotel on Norbrik Dr.Bella Vista…
Hi everyone - just wanted to post that I start radiation tomorrow (IDC, grade 1A, ER/PR positive). It simultaneously feels like it's taken forever to get to this point (diagnosed 23/12/22, surgery 03/02/23) and like it's happening so quickly. Feeling sad about leaving my kids behind with Dad ( 2 and 4 years old), but…
Saw my surgeon today and got my results. He was surprised to find I have two different types of Breast Cancer. I have Stage 1 -mixed ICC in breast and Stage 2 -DCIS in 1st sentinal lymph node. Have an appointment Friday (17th) with the radio. oncologist then 30th March with the medical oncologist. Radioitheraphy is…
This is a long shot, but just in case... I had a mastectomy and reconstruction in mid-December, and I'm almost halfway through radiation treatment. I've always had restless legs, and there's something about major surgeries that seems to make it flare up badly. I had an abdominal hernia/muscle separation repaired at the end…
I have my first appointment with Oncologist next week and I'm writing down any questions that pop into my hear and seeking useful tips from others who can offer suggestions for what helped during day of treatment and what to have at home to help get through the not so good days please.
Proudly supporting Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). The SWIISH WALK4BCNA will see registrants participate in a 4km walk around Metcalfe Park, Sydney followed by a family friendly festival. The festival will include food vendors, health and fitness retailers, SWIISH and BCNA merchandise, children’s activities, yoga,…
More info about the Information Forum including speakers, location and to register can be found here. If you are unable to attend in person, you can still join us virtually. When registering, select ‘Information Forum – Attending Virtually’. The virtual session will be delivered via Zoom, and you will receive the access…
Come along for the Public Lymphoedema Information Day on Saturday, 4 November 2023. Register via the link https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/_events.registration/step1/eventid/19893
Carman's Fun Run is back in 2024! Carman’s Fun Run will be held on Sunday 18 February 2024. Held at the picturesque Elsternwick Park, Brighton (located at the doorstep of the popular Elwood shops). Runners, walkers and joggers of all abilities can lace up, run your best and have fun doing it. Half-marathon, 10K or 5K…
