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Struggling through Chemo
Hi all, My nurse has just introduced me to this group. I’m hoping to connect and share my story and hopefully somehow feel better. After being diagnosed and a short time later having a mastectomy a...
Rona
58 minutes ago
chemotherapy
chemotherapy-side-effects
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339Comments
Nerve Pain Management
Hello, I have recently been diagnosed with DCIS left breast for which I am 1 surgery done and another next week to clear further margins. I am struggling with the sensation in my nipple area for whi...
motton
4 hours ago
emotions
lumpectomy
52Views
1like
10Comments
👣 CanSTEP Study – Share Your Views! (Sydney/Brisbane/Adelaide Residents)
Are you a cancer survivor living with tingling, numbness, or burning pain after chemotherapy? Researchers want to know: Can fun stepping games help reduce these symptoms and improve your quality of...
Christina_BCNA
6 hours ago
research
side effects
symptoms
33Views
2likes
9Comments
🌱Wednesday Wellness Check-In: Care For Your Body & Mind Through Cancer
🌞 Good morning to our wonderful Online Network community! 🌞 This week’s Wellness Check-In is all about keeping it simple. We’re sharing easy ideas for small changes you can weave into your day, b...
Christina_BCNA
15 hours ago
support
Wellness
11Views
2likes
0Comments
Lymph node visibility in imaging
Hello, I've been reading these forums for a few weeks and finding them very helpful - thank you to all that share their knowledge. I'm trying to understand more about lymph nodes and imaging. ...
Moomincorn
17 hours ago
imaging
lymph nodes
244Views
1like
20Comments
👣 CanSTEP Study – Share Your Views! (Sydney/Brisbane/Adelaide Residents)
Are you a cancer survivor living with tingling, numbness, or burning pain after chemotherapy? Researchers want to know: Can fun stepping games help reduce these symptoms and improve your quality of...
Christina_BCNA
2 days ago
research
side effects
symptoms
7Views
0likes
0Comments
Advocacy Update - Vicki Durston - Nov25
2 MIN READ It was such an honour to co-chair the impactful 90 minutes of presentations and panel discussion alongside Carla Whitbread, fellow board director, at the ABC Global Alliance. Our focus was on stigm...
Vicki_BCNA
2 days ago
advocacy
14Views
2likes
0Comments
Reluctant about mastectomy
This is awesome that a supportive community like this is available. My mum was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She has had an initial lumpectomy and now requiring a mastectomy. She's strugglin...
constance
2 days ago
lumpectomy
lymph nodes
mastectomy
107Views
2likes
4Comments
Best Bra's post surgery
Hi. So I had a Left Mastectomy 3 weeks ago now. My breasts are DD. So it's hard to not wear a bra as my remaining boob is too big. So I have to wear something. It's been difficult as under my ar...
TannieT
3 days ago
post surgery
128Views
1like
7Comments
Looking for nutrition/natural medicine recommendations
Hi all, Absolutely hating this journey to be honest. Single mum of two auDhd teens. It’s been hell. I’m angry and don’t feel I’ve accepted any part of this. I’m just recovering from double mastectom...
Annabannana
3 days ago
coping
emotions
menopause
young women
63Views
0likes
3Comments
❓Did you know breastfeeding could help boost lasting immune protection against breast cancer?
Recent research highlights that breastfeeding doesn’t just benefit babies - it can also help mothers by strengthening immune defenses that reduce breast cancer risk later in life. This adds another p...
Christina_BCNA
3 days ago
21Views
2likes
0Comments
Best Supplements for Hair Growth and Thickness | Recommendations by Expert
I researched the best supplements for hair growth and thickness for the past few days because I have been noticing my hair getting thinner and dull lately. I read reviews on Healthline, Forbes Healt...
dhoni4455
3 days ago
hair-loss
vitamin-d
79Views
0likes
3Comments
👋 Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members Nov 10-16 👋
Welcome to members who recently joined our online community in the past week! We hope you are connecting with others and finding support. akaye76 mroy Maytes AB60 Rach71 Robyn29 hinal J...
Christina_BCNA
3 days ago
welcome
19Views
3likes
0Comments
✨New updates to My Journey✨
1 MIN READ Have you seen the recent updates to My Journey? Get the low down below and take a look at your new features: Login to My Journey here 📝 New feature: Notes You can now use Notes to record quest...
Christina_BCNA
3 days ago
my journey
56Views
2likes
4Comments
DIEP reconstruction or going flat
Good morning, I'm new to this site and I'm so glad I was referred to it. I've been diagnosed with HER2 positive last week and need to have a complete mastectomy on my left breast. Everything is mov...
judith0861
4 days ago
breast reconstruction
her2
mastectomy
130Views
0likes
10Comments
Tips for post surgery home care?
Hello. Thanks for all the posts, they are so, so helpful. First time posting for me :) I'll be having a single mastectomy, heart side in about a month (waiting for date to be confirmed). I'm wonderin...
ang3
4 days ago
flat closure
mastectomy
post-surgery
131Views
0likes
9Comments
✨ Wrapping up “Partnering with Purpose: Pathways to Meaningful Consumer Engagement”
1 MIN READ BCNA was proud to attend the COSA-IPOS 2025 in Adelaide this year, where we presented our work on strengthening consumer–researcher partnerships, and three posters on BCNA’s My Journey, metastatic br...
Christina_BCNA
6 days ago
event
16Views
1like
0Comments
Cold sensation in chest when drinking cold drinks after bilateral M
Just a quick question - does anyone else have a weird sensation when drinking cold drinks after their mastectomy? I had bi lat mastectomy 6 weeks ago and when I drink cold drinks, I can feel the coldn...
Caseypinto
7 days ago
1.1KViews
1like
10Comments
CEO Update - Kirsten Pilatti - Nov25
2 MIN READ Dear Online Network community, As we approach the summer and holiday season, I want to take a moment to check in with you all and highlight some of the important campaigns and support services BCNA...
Kirsten_BCNA
7 days ago
CEO UPDATE
support
32Views
4likes
0Comments
📣 Calling all men living with metastatic breast cancer to share their story ❤️
On November 27th, BCNA will be making a significant announcement for Australians living with metastatic breast cancer. To support this, we are looking to connect with and share real stories of thos...
Christina_BCNA
7 days ago
mens-breast-cancer
metastatic
18Views
1like
0Comments

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👣 CanSTEP Study – Share Your Views! (Sydney/Brisbane/Adelaide Residents)

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Reluctant about mastectomy

Best Bra's post surgery

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Best Supplements for Hair Growth and Thickness | Recommendations by Expert

👋 Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members Nov 10-16 👋

✨New updates to My Journey✨

DIEP reconstruction or going flat

Tips for post surgery home care?

✨ Wrapping up “Partnering with Purpose: Pathways to Meaningful Consumer Engagement”

Cold sensation in chest when drinking cold drinks after bilateral M

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