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swelling of the hand and arm
Hi Just wondering if anyone has experience or advice about the swelling of my arm, should I be worried, I saw the onc last week and she sent me for an scan to make sure not a blood clot, she said just fluids, I haven't had surgery yet so my lymph nodes are still there under arm, I have to finish my chemo treatment first…
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I just wanted to share
Good Morning lovely ladies.. I hope you don't mind but I remembered a poem my Dad (passed) wrote many many years ago, he used to write a lot of little poems about life... well this one I found again after my recent diagnosis. and thought you all might like to read and have a little giggle.. Just on me I go up to Wollongong…
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No Idea what to do
Hi, I'm only newly diagnosed and not sure which way to go. I have a second meeting with my breast surgeon today and I'll see the oncologist for the first time tomorrow. I have a 6cm Invasive Lobular Carcinoma, whatever that means. Since finding out basically all I've had is more tests to see if things have spread anywhere…
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Lymph nodes
hi gals. Ive had my mastectomy 14mnths ago, triple neg, did 16 rounds chemo n 25 radiation. Got through it ok, now 6 mnths later, accute lyphodema. My arm is huge and painful and swelling across chest, dark burgundy/black patches on skin. Had scans galore and mri has detected cancer in some of remaining nodes. Going for…
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Gap for 3D mammograms and ultrasounds
I live on the Gold Coast and was diagnosed with breast cancer 2016, following surgery and radiotherapy all ok (I think) for follow up now with mammograms and ultrasounds for 5 years (I think), I have dense breasts so 3D mammograms or MRI preferably are best. My surgeon refers me to Womens Imaging SCR, Southport and it is…
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Implants
Hello Everyone I have not been involved for a while but have a question for anyone on the Sunshine Coast. As my Plastic Surgeon who did my reconstructions has now retired could I ask if there are any recommendations for the Sunshine Coast area. Thanks Maree
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Prolia Injections
Hi After having a lumpectomy with removal of 11 lymph nodes, I had Chemo and Radiotherapy. Was put on Arimidex only to find my body ached from top to toe for 18 months before I had a rest then changed to Exemestane, had bone density test and my specialist said all was great. Haven’t had aches and pains caused by medication…
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Three and a half years out and exhausted!!
Hi there, Do others who are this far out from surgery and radiation (still taking Tamoxifen) suffer from a whole body and mind exhaustion? I work as an Early Childhood teacher and have returned to work full time this year, after working four last year. I don't know if it's the Tamoxifen, my age (57) or the job..or all of…
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Complete Pathological Response
I had my surgery (wide local excision and sentinel node biopsy) 2 wks ago, today I saw my surgeon and the pathology report showed a complete pathological response!!! So pleased! I have a bit of a seroma but not enough to warrant drainage, hopefully it’s gone by the time I have my radiation planning on the 12th, now to…
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Ibrance and PBS
Hi everyone from a lovely winter day of 30 degrees in Alice Springs. Don't worry, it will get down to one degree by the end of the week, I am trying to find out what the very latest is on Ibrance (and related drugs), gaining PBS in Australia. I read recently it was approved for subsidy for some people which is great news,…