Hi everyone, I am a 57 year old diagnosed with breast cancer. I have had surgery and my lymph glands were clear of cancer. I will be starting chemotherapy AC next week (1st August) and will be having four rounds. Is anyone else starting their Chemo around the same time?
Hi, I have just been diagnosed with early stage bc am having surgery in 3 days and am finding it difficult to sleep at night at the moment. Biopsy came back as early stage but Doctor tells me that this is not 100% accurate, this brings me on a huge downer. Every time I feel like I'm starting to cope. The waiting of results…
Hi All, I've only just been diagnosed with multifocal breast cancer, on 20 December 2012. I've just turned 40 and we have a 5 y/o boy. My biopsies showed that I have four malignant tumours in my left breast and a malignant lymph node. This is stage 2, subject to the CT bone scan which I've not had yet. My younger sister…
I went to see my oncologist last Tuesday and am very happy to report that my tumour markers are down again. Hurray! Now, I have to organise another operation! This time to get my ovaries removed. Yes, I've decided to go ahead with it. Not looking forward to another hospital visit but at least it would mean no more monthly…
I went to see my oncologist today. Some more positive signs that the Femara may be working to stabilise everything! My tumour markers were down again (third time in a row); the CT scan showed that my organs are all clear and my bone scan showed that the cancer has spread - but only marginally. Some areas, principally those…
this is my first post, have been reading some of the posts,you are all so supportive. this is my second diagnoses of cancer in 7 years and i did not realise this wonderful site was here, have just been trying to get by. i have had a masectomy and diep flap surgery and am now having chemo, have been having a few side…
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is hosting an Information Forum in Karratha, WA, for everyone affected by breast cancer, including their supporters. The forum will cover a range of topics including current and emerging treatments, strategies to enhance physical and emotional wellbeing, and living well during…
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is hosting an Information Forum in Bunbury, WA, for everyone affected by breast cancer, including their supporters. The forum will cover a range of topics including current and emerging treatments to support living well with early and metastatic breast cancer, strategies to enhance…
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