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Breast Cancer Risk in Survivors of Hodgkin's Lymphoma
I discovered this resource from Hodgkin's International titled "Breast Cancer Risks For Hodgkin's Lymphoma Survivors" https://youtu.be/YRp4NLcS4Os?si=QwtFipIn5q4LGrNW At 15:22 on the video, the surgeon discusses The National Comprehensive Cancer Network clinical guideline on breast cancer screening for people who have…
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Flat chest scars - restrict movement or very tight? And did you have radio before going flat?
I'm in discussions with two surgeons (initial and then second
opinion) about removing my 10-year-old textured and radiated implants and
either going flat or replacing implants. I posed a similar question on the 'Flat Chat' group - I'm hoping this main chat has some more people who can share their experience on flat scars…
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Have you replaced implants after radio? What's your experience/issues/advice +capsule (kept /rem'd)?
I'm in discussions with two surgeons (initial and then second opinion) about removing my 10-year-old textured and radiated implants and either going flat or replacing implants. I posed a similar question on the reconstruction group - I'm hoping this main chat has some people who have faced re-reconstruction. I was first…
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Joining the shitty titty club...
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…
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GenesisCare filed for bankruptcy on 01 June
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…
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Awaiting surgery pathology, so many questions re treatment possibilities, timing etc.
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…
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A radiation talk
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…
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Start Radiation Tomorrow
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…
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Pathology results from surgery
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…