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Decisions about Surgery
Hi - I'm facing a mastectomy following 6 months of chemo treatment and although treatment is now only weeks from finishing I'm still having trouble deciding on what type of reconstruction to have, if any. It will most likely be a 2 stage reconstruction with expander and implant as my options are limited but I'd love to…
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Surgical induced menopause and hot flushes
Hi All, I had a lumpectomy in March followed by radiation therapy. At 53 I still had fully functioning ovaries with no signs of menopause so I had the choice of medical or surgical induction of menopause. I choose surgical as I'm one of those people who manages to suffer the side effects of all drugs. Since having my…
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Sydney Support Lunch - Sunday, 27th August
Reclaim Your Curves Sydney Support Lunch - Sunday, 27th August at The Dragonfly Cafe, Eden Gardens - Macquarie Park, 12pm to 3pm. We are a friendly group of ladies that welcome you to come and join us for lunch in a relaxed setting to share your experience, ask any questions and simply enjoy each other's company. More…
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Breast and plastic surgeon team in Melbourne please?
Hi - I'm a BCNA member of 4 years, and my dearest friend has just been diagnosed with breast cancer. She is joining BCNA, but I have offered to get this post up on her behalf while she comes to grips with her diagnosis. I was very happy with my breast surgeon, but not at all with the plastic surgeon who was recommended…
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Those that carry a faulty gene
im a 52 yr old who's had Bc twice . Each breast , resulting in 2 lumpectomys a masectomy /lat dorsi. Both sides radiation . Currently taking tamoxifen . Am down for gene testing but earliest appt is November in my area. As I don't tolerate tamoxifen well the plan is to take overies and tubes out. I met with gyno and said I…
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My birthday today & Mastectomy tomorrow
Tomorrow is the day, I have to be at the hospital at 6am, my best friend is picking my daughter & I up around 5am to take us to the hospital for my mastectomy & Axillary clearance. Today is my birthday, I've had lots & lots of friends wish me well & some friends dropped in to see me today, with gifts & cake. My boyfriend…
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Surgery on "taboo" arm
Hi, Just wondering if anyone has had experience with the need to have orthopaedic surgery on the arm that had most lymph nodes removed at time of mastectomy? I also have mets in my sacrum. My last breast surgery (both have been removed) was 2011. Thanks kathleen
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Only two weeks into the journey
Hello ladies, I had tests (mammograms, ultrasound, core & FNA biopsies) last Thursday week & got my results on Tuesday 11/04/17, so very newly diagnosed. From what was going on & reactions, things that were said i guess I just knew. So by the time I got my results, I had started my journey to acceptance. Everything is no…
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Reclaim Your Curves - Sydney Support Lunch Sunday 30th April 12noon to 3pm
Reclaim Your Curves - Sydney Support Group Lunch For those ladies who may be located in Sydney you are welcome to come and join us for a relaxing lunch at the Dragonfly Cafe, Eden Gardens - Macquarie Park Sunday 30th April - 12noon to 3pm. It's a wonderful opportunity to meet new friends, share gems of information, ask any…
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the hurdles we face are enough without this crap
it now appears there is a risk that I will not be able to have my mastectomy as I am in a wheelchair!!!! read these two links which are in our local paper today. You would all know the various, and sometimes all at once, feelings, thoughts and moods you go through, especially in the first couple of weeks of diagnosis.…