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…
Love to hear from anyone who has secondary on the brain. Radio surgery suggested first rather than surgery. About to start 6 treatments at Alfred Hospital in Melbourne. Love to hear from anyone who has had radio to brain and/or surgery.
Carman's Fun Run is back in 2024! Carman’s Fun Run will be held on Sunday 18 February 2024. Held at the picturesque Elsternwick Park, Brighton (located at the doorstep of the popular Elwood shops). Runners, walkers and joggers of all abilities can lace up, run your best and have fun doing it. Half-marathon, 10K or 5K…
