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Recently diagnosed - Finally reaching out.
Hi friends I was diagnosed at the end of September after my first ever mammogram. I had turned 50 in August & thought I had better have it done. What a shock it was. My tumour was 6cm & I had cancer in 10 lymph nodes. My surgeon said I would have had it for 2 years. What the! Two weeks after diagnosis I had a left Breast…
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Just want to talk and get some advice
I'm exhausted. Just hoping to chat?
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Christmas on the blog
Dear all , It’s coming up to the festive season once again. All of us , including the medical community , tend to spend time enjoying ourselves with our families and friends.However there are those newly diagnosed or worried about their diagnosis that need our support over Christmas online as medical support unless an…
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Support here so Jump right in
This online community is family to all who wish to join. I tried to join early on in my diagnosis but my iPad wouldn’t let me. Four months in I was finally able to join and while stalking as a guest was helpful, joining added a support that was much needed and appreciated. If you are hesitant that someone might recognise…
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Two Beautiful Souls
Each month I meet up with a small group of Cancer survivors for lunch were we chat and laugh. All beautiful ladies who have been bought together through "Audreys Angels of Hope" a local charity organisation who supports all those with cancer, whether it is supporting those going through treatment or those finished…
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Trying to cope alone
Hi I have just been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer and due for a operation on Frid 14th June. Trying to be positive with only good thoughts but it is hard doing this by myself. I am 59 yrs young, my son lives in WA and my mum has dementia. I have not told my mum yet until I get the results back from pathology. I…
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Catching up...
Hi all Havent been on here in a while. Was diagnosed TNBC on feb 14, had 10 rounds of neo adjuvant chemo, 4 AC 6 Taxol which was stopped due to allergic reactions and a shed load of steroids messing up my system. Lumpectomy on July 1 with clear margins, 4 lymph nodes all clear but residual cancer on the tumour, so after…
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INCLUSION
Ladies that are going thru BC or are part of the BC Support Groups the Male BC guys out there need your support. We need to start a program of “INCLUSION” With your support we can change the attitude of those in charge of all the BC groups and get Male Breast Cancer included in all advertisements, campaigns and fund…
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Groups Pop into groups reminder
hi Community please drop into any groups you belong to and see if you can help new members to answer their questions and give reassurance etc... http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/1-choosing-breast-reconstruction http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/3-christians-diagnosed-with-breast-cancer…
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Private Group -Mens Breast Cancer
BCNA, traveltext, your private group for MBC guys is not working. After all this time still only myself and RR as members. Why don’t you forward information about The Men’s Breast Cancer Forum to any males that make contact. We at MBCF actively seek males going thru BC. Giving our support, contact and post information…
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New to BCNA
Hi. I was diagnosed with bc in January. Ive had a single mastectomy and have round 4 of dose dense chemo on wednesday. I'm 37 and have no family history. I have 2 sons 13 and 14 and dont know anyone who has been through this, let alone anyone around my age going through this. I'm not usually a blog/forum type person but…
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Dealing with cancer while dealing with my own
Hi everyone. 5 years ago today I had surgety for DCIS. 4 years and 9 month later I was diagnosed with early BC. Surgery, radiation, ovaries removed, Arimidex. The whole program. I feel physically fine but the emotional side is a different matter. I have great support and my husband is my rock. Here comes the kicker. Just…
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How can psychologists help?
Hey everyone, I am new to this community but I am eager to learn more. I am a provisional psychologist in Melbourne interested in helping people cope with the emotional difficulties that come with cancer. Whilst I am an outsider (I have not personally had cancer), I feel that the psychological side of cancer can often be…
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Let's Talk about Vaginas
Its the 1st of the month so reminding those to go into group and check on how newbies are going http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/9-lost-libido-ladies