Hi @Wangetti,   Following on from Kate's post, I wanted to add a couple of pointers for information you might find helpful.   A great source of information is Breast Cancer Network Australia www.bcna.org.au, which provides some information on how treatment can affect women prior to menopause, in the section on breast cancer in young women.   The Cancer Council website has a lot of helpful information on breast cancer https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/breast-cancer/,   and on chemotherapy for breast cancer https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/breast-cancer/cancer-treatment/chemotherapy/ which also discusses the effect of chemotherapy on periods.   As everyone's experience of cancer and treatment can be different, it's also really important to speak with your own medical team about any questions or concerns you may have.   Best wishes, Margaret Online Community admin team  ... View more

Hi Lostgirl,   Thanks for joining the Online Community. I sent you a private welcome message earlier, but thought it might be helpful to post some resources here. Unfortunately I don't have the answer to your questions about influenza and chemotherapy, but these links might be helpful if you could use some general resources on lung cancer and chemotherapy.  https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/lung-cancer/ https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/cancer-treatment/chemotherapy/   Hopefully another community member may have had some direct experience with your question, or alternatively you might like to speak with one of the Cancer Council health professionals by calling 13 11 20, Monday to Friday 9am to 5pm.   Take care, Margaret, Online Community admin team ... View more

Thanks Clare,    That was a beautiful post to read. Many of us will be out and about on Daffodil Day this Friday, hearing similar stories of loss and of hope. Thank you for sharing your story.   Margaret, Online Community admin team. ... View more

Dear Jessicadianne,   I have sent you a private message, but I thought I would also post here for others who may have similar questions about testing and prognoses. Our health professionals on the 131120 Information and Support line (Mon-Fri 9am-5pm) may be able to provide some further information on what these tests might mean, although this would be general as they would not be able to provide advice based on your friend or family member's specific situation.    You might also find this Cancer Council leaflet useful as it addresses questions of what might be helpful when someone you know has had a diagnosis of cancer. https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/CAN3462_How-can-I-help_brochure_amended-September-2016.pdf   Take care, Margaret, Online Community Admin Team ... View more

Hi CB,   It sounds like it's been very difficult for you and your Mum. Do you have any further news this week?   Please do get in contact with Cancer Council Information and Support line on 13 11 20 to find out about any of our programs that may be helpful for you and your mother or others in your family.   Take care, Margaret, Online Community admin team ... View more

Hi Rondagraham,   Thanks for your post. That sounds like a good question for your husband's treating team. If this is a side effect of the treatment or medication there may be a helpful suggestion they could make. Alternatively, the health professionals on the Cancer Council 13 11 20 Information and Support Line might have some suggestions. They are there between 9am and 5pm Monday to Friday.   Wishing you and your husband the best, Margaret Online Community admin team ... View more

Hi elle1948,   Further to Kate's reply about the Cancer Council NSW's Cancer Connect Peer Support program, I recently came across this website which may also be helpful.     http://www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au        From their website: Reclaim Your Curves is a registered charity run by a crew of volunteers, created to assist women to plan their life after breast cancer, specifically women seeking breast reconstruction. Practical advice and medical information in these pages is sourced from women who have undergone breast reconstruction and from the health professionals who have cared for them.   All the best for the way ahead,   Margaret, Online Community Admin Team ... View more

Hi Jodie,   Welcome back to the Online Community!    Thank you for sharing your journey and it will be great to have you back as part of this supportive community.   Kind regards, Margaret Online Community admin team ... View more