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I went to their Java Lab popup today… was underwhelmed the first time I tried it, and again today. Am I missing something?! Starting to think there’s something wrong with my tastebuds as I saw someone call it the best pho in New Zealand… it wasn’t terrible, but on the blander side imo.

Thoughts?

Anyone else find the discourse around Michelin restaurants in NZ being unaffordable a bit OTT?

I think it comes down to how much of a foodie you are - yes it’s quite the hefty bill for a meal, but naturally you would be more inclined to spend more $$ if that was a genuine interest of yours (and if you’re in the position to).

Also worth noting that the prices of these restos have always been like this (as at today anyway) - just a matter of them knowing their worth with or without the star.

Hi all,

Just wondering if anyone has any recommendations for private cancer treatment centres in Auckland? A family member has been diagnosed with breast cancer (the oncologist confirmed they will need chemotherapy, so we are looking at options now).

Thanks in advance!

How’s everyone doing?

I’ll be the first to admit I’ve only properly gotten into reading my Chinese zodiac horoscope/predictions in the last few years or so, and I knew (going into the year of an enemy sign) this year might be rocky, but I didn’t expect it to be THAT bad. Specifically:

• Jan to Mar - Three close friends ghosted me (literally lost one per month) out of nowhere
• April - Restructure at work and disestablishment of my current role; they gave me a new role for the same $$ but it’s a lower grade and shittier title (but of course I am grateful to still have a job)
• May - Parent (Fire Horse sign btw) diagnosed with the big C

Shitty coincidence? Or the Fire Horse year in full force? I am exhausted and drained.

After a lot of tests and biopsies, Mum has confirmed breast cancer (potentially late Stage 2 or early 3 if it hasn’t spread, though we’re waiting on more scans for some suspicious legions elsewhere).

I’m trying to hold it together (because this absolutely isn’t about me, and I don’t want to make Mum feel even worse) but I don’t think I’ve stopped crying since the mammogram came back basically confirming it was cancer a week ago.

I’ll be fine and joking with her one minute, and then something - even hugging her - will set me off. Is this a normal initial reaction that will settle as I slowly process the news? / Should I talk to someone?

I just want to be in the best possible state of mind to support her through this 🥲

Hi all,

Following a mammogram and biopsy, my Mum’s results came back as “Metastatic carcinoma”.

We are absolutely stunned as, apart from a lump in her right breast near the nipple, she had no other symptoms. Both the lump and 1 lymph node (on the right side) have been deemed cancerous.

We’re meeting with the oncologist tomorrow, but I just want to ask - is this automatically a Stage 4 diagnosis?

Sorry if that is a stupid question, but we are both absolutely terrified. I don’t want to lose my Mum.

Hi all,

Following a mammogram and biopsy, my Mum’s results came back as “Metastatic carcinoma”.

We are absolutely stunned as, apart from a lump in her right breast near the nipple, she had no other symptoms. Both the lump and 1 lymph node (on the right side) have been deemed cancerous.

We’re meeting with the oncologist tomorrow, but I just want to ask - is this automatically a Stage 4 diagnosis?

Sorry if that is a stupid question, but we are both absolutely terrified. I don’t want to lose my Mum.