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ClareSmart

Thannk you Margaret for your lovely feedback. Best wishes for Friday! I am please to see that people use the online resources.

Margaret_CCNSW

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

PUnderwood

I'm sorry to hear about your moms diagnosis and I wish you both well. I will say that holding it all in might seem like the noble thing to do, but the best thing you can do is be open and honest with your mum, let her know it hurts but you will be strong for her. If anything, this will help bolster her courage and do away with the fear that uncertainty brings. It's okay to feel sad, its normal and talking about it will help you both get through this together. Wishing you nothing but the best!

Margaret_CCNSW

Hi all, I listened to this on the weekend and it was a very interesting story of two people with a cancer diagnosis (along with their partners) who discuss their treatment decisions and how they made them. From ABC Radio National: "Two couples. Life and death decisions. Have you ever declined medical treatment or sought out alternative therapies against your doctor’s recommendation? Even if it might shorten your life? Doctors are the keepers of vital knowledge, but many of us also want to exercise our right to choose. Science Friction walks into a medical minefield, with two intimate stories of choice, love, evidence and personal agency. What would you do?". http://www.abc.net.au/radionational/programs/sciencefriction/a-medical-minefield---episode-4-season-1-science-friction/8494008 Kind regards, Margaret, Online Community admin team

Margaret_CCNSW

Hi all, A member of the Online Community sent me this link and said that he had found it very helpful. Sharing with you all in case you do too. After treatment: The next chapter in your survivorship Journey. https://www.cancer.org/content/dam/cancer-org/cancer-control/en/booklets-flyers/life-after-treatment-next-chapter-in-your-survivorship-journey.pdf Cancer Council NSW also has some great information on life after treatment at: https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/after-cancer-treatment/ Kind regards, Margaret

Margaret_CCNSW

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

Fiona111

Hi ellie ..im 54 and 2 months ago i had bilateral masectomy. .before i had it i did research into everthing available. .i then had some councilling. ..my thoughts went round and round because i wanted bilateral and everyone thought i shouldn't. .im here to say i didnt want reconstruction i got beautiful bras with inserts ..best thing i did for myself ...im always even and my scares are clean and neat ...look into every thing first counciling .. bra shops and talk to others.. be happy and comfortable with your choices ...all the best

bevvzy

Hi Margaret, thanks for the support, I did get my results and it is invasive ductal carcinoma, grade 3 on the Nottingham scale??

Jodiesjourneyco

Thanks Margaret- Very kind of you to connect. I am always happy to connect with cancer patients. Warmest regards, Jodie Guerrero www.jodiesjourney.com

Kieran

Thank you for your replies. Yes I think an water aroebics class would be good for me as I get exhausted still from walking short distances. Last week, I returned to work against my doctors advice, and unfortunately towards the end of my shift I became so lightheaded, that I collapsed to one knee, and broke out in a clammy sweat with blurred vision. I was then called a lift and sent home. Its really hard to accept at 24 years old that I'm this weak and at times helpless. Im grateful to still be here though and I won't let these lasting affects beat me mentally. Thanks again for the responses and god bless

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