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IDC, 30 years old, BRCA1
Hi, My name is Steph. I’m 30 years old. I have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer (IDC). I also have BRCA1 gene mutation. i have had sentinel node biopsy which came back clear (3 lymph nodes taken). this coming Tuesday 10th of April I will be under going a bilateral mastectomy with reconstruction…
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Exercises
Dear Ladies im wondering ... it has been already a year since my double mastectomy n reconstruction with implants ... n I will love to start boxing or lifting small weights ..... is it too much? I don’t want to believe that since the reconstruction I can’t do much... or since I got diagnosed everything had to change. There…
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Have a nice weekend has a whole new meaning
Thanks ladies for letting me into this most exclusive club and i promise to be grateful for all your shared experiences and honor you all. As the name says im a Aussie living on the other side of the world facing a double mastectomy and diep procedure. Its lonely and scary as the family is back home, so im here to learn…
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Choosing Implant or Prosthesis
Hi Everyone I was diagnosed with BC in November and have just finished 8 Dose Dense Chemo Treatments. I got though that OK without any real serious side effects but the tumour didn't shrink as much as expected. A nipple sparing mastectomy is scheduled for after Easter. My Dilemma is what to do after the mastectomy. I may…
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Breast reconstruction information session 1st May 2018 Adelaide
YOU ARE INVITED Breast Reconstruction information session Tuesday 1 May from 4 pm till 6 pm Auditorium, Ground floor, Sahmri Building, North Terrace The Royal Adelaide Hospital is hosting a Breast Reconstruction Information Event to provide general information to women across South Australia who may be considering breast…
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Lat dorsi flap
Hi, I am currently meeting with a few different surgeons to discuss my reconstruction options. I was diagnosed in November 2016 and have had a right mastectomy, chemotherapy and radiation. The surgeons have discussed the possibility of having the Lat dorsi Flap surgery and I was just wondering if anyone has had this…
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BRA - Breast Reconstruction Awareness Event - ORANGE NSW
Morning ladies, To ladies in the Orange/Bathurst and surrounds of regional NSW, this free event is coming up next Monday 19th March. This event is for women wanting to learn about breast reconstruction and involves local breast care nurses, surgeons and women sharing their experience. If you would like to attend be sure to…