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breast cancer that is in brain

Posted by kerynbooker @kerynbookeraustralianoosaooooooo, Nov 29 5:24pm

Hi looking for positive vibes . Had breast cancer in 2023 and now it has travelled to brain , successfully removed . it's oestrogen positive . i feel good . but will have radiation and possible more chemo . i'm in australia , aged female . has anyone here experienced this and what treatment did you have . In australia we are lucky everything has been free and best of care at hospitals . thank you looking forward to hearing your stories .

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maymore | @maymore | Nov 30 9:52am

I'm curious as to what initial treatment you had for the original breast cancer?

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eleanorrigby | @eleanorrigby | Nov 30 12:17pm

yes, I'm also interested in what your initial treatment was.

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kerynbooker | @kerynbookeraustralianoosaooooooo | Nov 30 12:51pm

i had chemo for 6 months , red devil . then mastectomy of right breast plus removal of lymph nodes . , then radiation. finished in June 2024 .

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kerynbooker | @kerynbookeraustralianoosaooooooo | Nov 30 12:54pm

initial diagnose was triple negative , but was changed oestrogen positive after surgery ie mastectomy. The doctor said there'd been mistake ! . i'm on anti oestrogen drug extemestame

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myoga | @myoga | 6 days ago
In reply to @kerynbookeraustralianoosaooooooo "initial diagnose was triple negative , but was changed oestrogen positive after surgery ie mastectomy. The..." + (show)
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initial diagnose was triple negative , but was changed oestrogen positive after surgery ie mastectomy. The doctor said there'd been mistake ! . i'm on anti oestrogen drug extemestame

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@kerynbookeraustralianoosaooooooo
Wishing you the best outcome and years of good health and happiness. Sounds like the worst is over ie detecting the cancer in the brain and effective treatments. Sending with love and Happy Holidays from US.

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