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Renee_BCNA
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Re: I've got this ....
Hi @Annetted, yes its all a bit of a whirlwind isnt it! Have you received a My Journey Kit and My Care Kit from us? If not please give us a buzz on 1800 500 258 so we can organise these to be sent. We will support you in whatever you need and so will the ladies here xo14Views0likes0CommentsRe: Breast cancer recurrence
Hi Cyn, i know it's quite shocking to hear isnt it. There has been another discussion this morning about this which you may want to be a part of too: http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/16516/olivia-newton-john-now-has-metastatic-cancer#latest Let's hope she recovers well and gets back on the road xo36Views1like0CommentsRe: Choosing the right surgery
Hi Tameeka. Wow so much to go through at such a young age! We have a great reconstruction tool called BRECONDA. BRECONDA aims to help you make decisions about breast reconstruction. Just click here and create an account to watch the video: https://breconda.bcna.org.au/4Views0likes0CommentsRe: Mastectomy to reconstruction
Hi Nannatash, ti hope you are feeling well! There is a lot of discussion in this thread that you may find helpful: http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussions/tagged/mastectomy You could also join the group Choosing Breast Reconstruction were the girls no doubt will be able to help you too: http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/1-choosing-breast-reconstruction Take care7Views0likes0CommentsAn overdue introduction
They say better late than never right?!? I really would like to properly introduce myself to all of you amazing ladies and men! I have been employed here at BCNA for 8 months but have admired you all from a far. In October 2013, like many of you, I was diagnosed with breast cancer. I was 36 years old, had just recovered from severe post natal depression and had a 3 year old and 7 month old at home. I couldn't believe that i had just tackled one illness and was about to fight the next one. After a lumpectomy, 3 months of chemo, a year of herceptin and a Double Mastectomy with DIEP Flap reconstruction, i am here, working my dream job (sorry a little tacky!!) and hopefully helping others, by trying to help you make the decisions we have to make not so scary and over whelming. I have been taking Tamoxifen for the past 2 years and plan to have my ovaries removed sometime in the next few years. I was never really active on the network during my year of treatment. But i just wanted to give you all a massive high five for being so courageous, open and caring to others going through the big C. I hope you don't mind if i comment every now and then outside of my BCNA capacity and please feel free to message me to ask any questions; I too will be as honest as you all are. Stay strong and big love goes out to this wonderful community xo
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Choosing breast reconstruction
PRIVATE GROUP. Choosing breast reconstruction after single or double mastectomy can feel overwhelming, and deeply personal. This group is here to connect you through others' stories and images. Please respect everyone’s privacy—do not copy or share content outside this space. Information is based on personal experience and is not medical advice; always consult your healthcare team for guidance. ⚠️CONTENT WARNING⚠️ Members may share photos of breast surgeries. These images or discussions may be distressing or triggering for some. If you need support, please contact the BCNA Helpline - we are here for you.
