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Re: Woohoo .... I signed off with my Onc yesterday
Well done arpie so nice to read this (albeit 2 months late). I barely get into the main forum but I am so happy for you. You are a constant support on here. Huge hugs Paula xxx
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Re: Reduction of non affected breast, mastectomy on left breast
Hi LizzieE , Hope you doing ok. I feel for you with all the info and decision making coming at you so quickly. I help admin the choosing breast reconstruction group and whilst I don't think we have any ladies in the group who have opted for your type of surgery it does sound like a good option for you. We do have ladies who have had single mastectomies and have surgery on the other breast to lift and create symmetry, so similar. All seem to have gone ok. I did a quick search of the online network using the search function (magnifying glass up the top next to the envelope for messages). I just typed in breast reduction and there are quite a few posts that come up. That might be helpful for you to have a scroll through. I know you are not looking for a reconstruction but feel free to join the choosing breast reconstruction group if you'd like to look at any posts there that might help. Wishing you all the best. Paula xx
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Re: Hi from mum2jj...16 years on.
Thanks Daina :)
1 year ago Place General discussions
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Re: Hi from mum2jj...16 years on.
Thanks Julez1958 and thanks to you for all the support you offer members on here :)
1 year ago Place General discussions
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Re: Hi from mum2jj...16 years on.
Thanks arpie, lovely to hear from an old timer (meant in the nicest possible wau ;)). Hope you are doing well and thanks for all the wonderful support you offer members xxxx
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Re: TNBC
Hi TannieT , Just reaching out as I saw your request for our choosing breast reconstruction group. (check your messages there is one there in regards to that). Also I have just shared a post in the general discussion about my survivorship. My first triple negative diagnosis was 16 years ago. I have tagged you in the post but will share a link here. It can be a tough road but there are many ladies on this site who have been diagnosed with triple neg. Sending you a big hug. Paula xx
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Hi from mum2jj...16 years on.
Hi all, Firstly I don't get on to the main forum discussion much these days, between work and being a group leader of the Choosing Breast Reconstruction group. I've been meaning to pop on for days and share some good news and hope to those newly diagnosed. It was my birthday last week, and the day before it suddenly struck me. I was about to turn 63 and was not sure how I felt about it, and then it dawned on me. That very same day 16 years ago (day before my 47th birthday) was the day I first heard the words "you have breast cancer". It's amazing that I am now at the point that i don't think about it all the time, and I had almost slipped into feeling sorry for myself that I was getting "old". I very quickly changed perspective to gratitude! I now have 2 adult children who were primary schoolers at my first diagnosis. I did not think I would get there. I really have much to be grateful for. My breast cancer story was not always easy. I had a recurrance 18mths after first diagnosis. Yep got to do chemo twice and radiation. Along the way I have lost some beautiful friends and had others go through second diagnosis and mets. It really is a lottery. However I know how l have been lucky up until now and wanted to share a good news story for those recently diagnosed and those going through a recurrance. My heartfelt love to all those struggling and I hope my story can encourage those newly diagnosed. I vow never to whinge about my age again. much love Paula xx
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Re: Hi from mum2jj...16 years on.
Hi ladies, I forgot to say my cancer was triple negative (both diagnosis). I have seen a few posts about triple negative lately. TannieT
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Re: Hi from mum2jj...16 years on.
Thanks Mez_BCNA xxxx
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Re: Hi from mum2jj...16 years on.
Thanks iserbrown and right back at you for all your help and support xxxx
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