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Recent MBC - sternum
I was diagnosed with MBC on 5 November, (first diagnosed with BC in August 2016). I have been told that it's detained in the sternum and no other areas of the body and it is thought that it was there when the breast tumour was removed in Sept 16. The suggestion is that I stay on Tamoxifen or as I am premenopausal that I…
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Music for radiation therapy
Apparently some centre let you chose music for your radiation therapy. Although there is music playing, I’ve not been offered this but even so, I wouldn’t want to risk creating a mental link between something horrible to my all time favourite music. So if they asked me I’d just say play Billy Joel. 😆 But this got me…
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joining the family
I'm newly diagnosed and have been reading about everyone and their journey's and realising what I am feeling and experiencing so many of you have too.So think it's time i joined the family. I was diagnosed last month after a routine mammogram.I have now had my lump removed it was 8mm with clear margins and clear nodes.But…
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Lymphedema - working with keyboard and mouse
Been awhile since I have been here but looking for some advice. I was diagnosed with Lymphedema in my hand and lower arm 13 months after breast and auxiliary clearance due to the cancer spreading to the nodes. The last 12 months I have been using compression garments, massage the area regularly and have a lymphatic massage…
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Help please
I don't know if I am allowed to ask this as I have only just joined the community. Does anyone have a link to a list of medical oncologists specialising in metastatic breast cancer?
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Good news and thank you to the network
Dear friends ( that's how I think of you) I was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2018. After over 18 months of aggressive treatment - chemo, bilateral mastectomy and radiation, my specialist has sounded the all clear. I know that it could all re-occur but I am clear for now. I wanted to say thank you for all your…
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New To BCNA
Hello Everyone, My name is Gavin and my wife (Karen) was recently advised she had BC (March 9th), I’ve been a rock for her and our two kids at home (we’re in our 50’s) and have advised my girls living at home that I’m there for their mums journey and will be her biggest support person, I’ve done a bit of reading over the…
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Won the wrong lottery
Hi, 1 in 8 and I wouldn’t win Tatts but I’ve won an early diagnosis triple positive gremlin. Surgery was a little over 3 weeks ago. Clear Margins and negative in the sentinel nodes - another win 🙂 I had an appointment with the radio guru today who says 4 weeks of treatment after my chemo. So that will be a few months away…
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Energy surges
Have had a couple of interesting days. Yes, unlike most of you I am only in the first cycle, just about to head into week 3. My energy surged back yesterday (morning) and then again this morning. Got heaps done throwing out clothing I will never wear again and tidying up, etc. etc. but then after some advice from a friend,…
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Talc Pleuradesis
Just wondering if anyone has had Talc Pleuradesis ? I have had 2 pleural effusions within a couple of months that required draining.... and have now been advised by my onc and Thoracic guys to have this procedure, which sounds very invasive and painful. would love to have any feedback from anyone who has had this…