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Register 4 research
Are you aged 18 years or older? Have you been diagnosed with breast cancer? Have you completed active treatment between 6 months to 5 years ago? If so, you may wish to participate in the Register4 research project. The study will compare the unmet needs and perceived self-efficacy of women who had access to a Breast Care…
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I'm new to this
Hello everyone I am Kylie I am 29 years old and last year I was diagonosed with stage 4 breast cancer. As does everyone this came as a huge shock as there no history or cancer let alone breast cancer in my family. I found a lump in my right breast while getting my weekly spray tan and everyone said that it would be a sist.…
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Early breast cancer
Hello I'm 31 and last Monday I was given the words u have early breast cancer.. I will admit I was scared but now I'm thinking why be upset I have been speaking to my breast specialist and she keeps reminding me "you have caught it very early" I guess that's a positive my next surgery is my lymph nodes to see if it has…
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new
Hi, I am a 38 yr old single mum and have just been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer. Two 3.5 mm grade 3 tumors in left breast (one might be metaplastic but pathology is not conclusive on that) and at least 2 lymph nodes are highly malignant. Am feeling somewhat devastated :( Drs are recommending neoadjuvant…
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Just diagnosed
This is my first time on here and this is a place I never imagined to be . I am 35 years old with a 15 year old and 8 year old ,Three weeks ago I was in the shower and found a pea size lump in the 12 o'clock position just above the nipple a place I don't usually check,I called the doctors when I got out and they had a…
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Newbie
Hi ladies, I am a 31 year old who was diagnosed with a 12mm invasive ductal carcinoma back in Jan 12, I have undergone a masectomy to have my left breast removed and am taking Zolodex for 5 years. I was told I needed to have 4 months of chemo but underwent a test in America called Oncotype DX (costs a small fortune but is…
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Hi everyone!
I'm wanting to chat to people about similar experiences. I was diagnosed in 2010 with breast cancer and 2011 with secondary bone cancer. I'm 27 and have had a few different surgery's. Heaps of radiation, 1 lot of chemo, Tamoxafin, leterazole and now exemestane and everolomus. Please excuse spelling. I have cancer in my…
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So sad
I just want to say I love this network and what it gives to each one of us.To share stories, sympathise and have compassion and understanding of what we are all going through. I must say though.. I'm struggling with how many people are diagnosed with breast cancer. Everyday someone new is on here. Is it me or does it seem…
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Forum for younger women with breast cancer
Being diagnosed with breast cancer as a younger woman can bring many additional challenges and support needs. BCNA is holding a free information forum in Sydney on Wednesday 9 October for younger women (under 45 years old) living with breast cancer. Attendees at the forum will hear from breast cancer experts, including…
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Magsblog
My name is Magalie, I am 34 and I have been diagnosed with Breast Cancer 6 months ago. Luckily I felt the lump at its early stage, it was still small and the cancer had not spread yet. But because it was quite an aggressive type of cancer and because I am still so young, I am actually going through 9 months of treatment…