Free BCNA Information Forum in Murray Bridge, SA
We are heading to Murray Bridge, South Australia as part of our national Information Forum series. We are bringing leading experts to the local community to provide insights on a range of breast cancer topics. We extend an invitation to anyone located in or around Murray Bridge to join us on Wednesday 6 March for this fantastic day full of information and getting to connect with others in the area! This event will be both in-person and online. The Information Forum is for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer, who may be living with or after a breast cancer diagnosis and supporters. Register here! We are excited to announce a leading cancer psychologist from South Australia will be joining us. With more presenters to be announced soon! Dr Charlotte Tottman, Clinical Psychologist Dr Tottman specialises in the treatment of cancer-related distress. Charlotte consults privately treating cancer patients and their family members and carers. Charlotte has her own cancer story. Several years after establishing her private practice in psycho oncology, she herself was diagnosed with breast cancer. If you are unable to attend in person, you can still join us online! When registering, select ‘Information Forum – Attending Virtually’. The online session will be delivered via Zoom, and you will receive the access link one day before the event. There will be two simultaneous information sessions throughout the day – one for people with early breast cancer and one for people with metastatic breast cancer. Please register for the session you would like to attend. Event details: Date: Wednesday 6 March Time: 9.00am for 9.30am start – 3.00pm Refreshments will be served on arrival from 9.00am and a light lunch will be provided. Location: Bridgeport Hotel, 2 Bridge St, Murray Bridge Registration: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bcna-murray-bridge-information-forum-2024-registration-779739320297 RSVP: Please RSVP by Wednesday February 28 If you have any questions, please email events@bcna.org.au or comment below.
Drs have conflicting views..
Hi all, really appreciate any advice on this one, have no idea which way to go. Had hormone receptive tumour, small 1.1cm, did surgery, radiation... then medical oncologist said need no more treatment..this is contrary to surgeon, gp and radiation oncologist who all think hormone therapy (Tamoxifen) is necessary.. but won't stand those opinions up to medical oncologist. Went back to med onc, asked to go on hormone therapy, I want to do everything I can to prevent bc coming back. He said side effects can be brutal, only improves chances by 1%, not worth it, if it comes back deal with it then... was horrid in his words, acted like bc was a nothing. He was a complete pratt. Anyways I got script, Tamoxifen, doing pretty good, only side effect really is dizziness...so am blessed compared to most... however dizziness quite bad, had 3 falls now, in last fall fractured cheek bone and multiple cuts and grazes. Went back and asked for some medication for dizziness side effect. Got told... Tamoxifen not worth it, just stop taking it... like wtf... I wasn't complaining, I want to do everything I can to stop this dreaded disease recurring, just needed a hand with the side effects. I'm scared to not take Tamoxifen, feel like I wouldn't be helping myself.. I know its not a guarantee but surely buying yourself a bit more of a chance is better than doing nothing.... drs have got me really confused and acting like I'm bringing side effects on myself. Is anyone else with hormone receptor tumour doing hormone therapy... or have you also been told side effects outweigh doing it. I had thought HT was pretty standard. Can I also throw into the mix I've had 2 melanomas as well as multiple squamous cell carcinoma skin cancers, so clearly cancer cells are quite prevalent in my body in different forms... hence whilst trying to help myself with this bc. Would so appreciate hearing anyone else's story on what their oncologist has got them doing... Many thanks for taking the time to read this... 😊
