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So scared about surgery tomorrow
I don't know what is wrong with me but I am sitting here in almost a full on panic attack from having my port out tomorrow. I know stupid right? I was so much calmer for my breast surgery. I think it didn't help that my surgeon who placed the port disagreed with the oncologist's recommendation to get it out. He told me it…
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Will I see my girls grow up
only finished my treatment in November. Chemo and radiotherapy as preventative treatment after successful lumpectomy that had spread to 2 lymph nodes. Now on holidays in Queensland and after a freak accident at Movie World that hurt my ribs I had a CT scan to check for damage I have received the devastating news that I…
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Mastectomy Swimwear
I receive emails from this company and they now have mastectomy swimwear. Some are just gorgeous. Hope the link works.…
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Needed a smile: Goodbye bra/ hello bra
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Responding to my diagnosis while living in remote outback South Australia
Just over 4 weeks ago I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I am off to have surgery next week so I am trying to get my head around it all. I live in the remote outback town of Andamooka. My hubby has bipolar and will not cope going to the city so he will be staying home. I will be almost 700kms from home. There is a plane…
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Reclaim Your Curves Breast Reconstruction- Perth Support Group Lunch
Hi Perth ladies - our first support lunch for 2018 is Sat 24th February at 12:30pm - The Herdsman Lake Tavern (also known as The Herdy) Herdsman Parade Wembley. This is a great way to hear first hand about reconstruction- the good and the bad. We also discuss physio, tattooing and exercise. We buy our own lunch/drinks and…
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Reconstructive surgery
Hi, I had DCIS and a mastectomy in June. It hadn't spread so all good. I will be having another mastectomy for preventative reasons and my surgeon said I could do reconstruction at the same time. He referred me to Dr Kane in Brisbane to discuss this. He talked me through tram and tug flap surgery and expander/implant…
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Chemo over, but just the beginning...
Last Friday I finished 5 months of chemo, 4 AC dose dense every two weeks then 12 weekly taxol. The last 3 weeks I only got out of bed with painkillers such was the burning in my muscles and bones. My fingernails and toenails went purple from week one and are now all just yellow horny structures dropping off bit by bit. I…
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In an Unrelenting Journey....lets see whats the smallest thing that brightens your day?
I just wanted to shout out to everyone as we are all at different stages in this journey and I guess as Im recovering from surgery I'm thinking of all of you. Thought it would be great for us all..to share something good that we're grateful for in this moment...it's hard!!! Cant be positive all the time and the journey can…
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Sydney Support Lunch - Reclaim Your Curves - A Breast Reconstruction Resource
Sunday 29th October Eden Gardens Dragonfly Cafe, Macquarie Park. Come and join us for lunch in a relaxed and friendly environment where you feel free to chat about anything! Most ladies havent been before so come along, share your story and ask any questions. RSVP and more info…
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Post surgery
Hi everyone, on Monday my mum is booked for her mastectomy and removal of all lymph nodes on her left side. She will be staying with me while she recovers. I am hoping I could get some tips from anyone on what I can do to make her as comfortable and emotionally supported as possible post surgery. If anyone could provide…
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Reclaim Your Curves - a breast reconstruction resource for Australian women - Sydney Support Lunch
Come and join us for lunch in a relaxed and friendly environment at Eden Gardens, Macquarie Park, Sydney - Sunday 29th October 12noon to 3pm. Please rsvp so we can book numbers. Most ladies havent been before so please feel free to come along, share your story and ask any questions. Rosemary and Annmaree look forward to…