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Mastectomy/Diep flap reconstruction - What to prepare for
Hello, I am heading into hospital shortly for a Mastectomy with a DIEP flap reconstruction at same time. I am starting to prepare everything now, ie stocking freezer, ensuring I have everything at h...
melbgirl74
3 hours ago
diep
mastectomy
post-surgery
Reconstruction
side-effects
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Important Announcement
1 MIN READ BCNA’s Online Network will be temporarily unavailable from 7pm AEST, July 1, 2025, until the morning of July 2, 2025. During this time, you will not be able to access the Online Network. This...
Mez_BCNA
5 hours ago
news
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Abemaciclib Verezenio side effects
Hi Ladies, I have recently started on Letrizole/Hormone Therapy, and Verenio / Abemaciclib and am struggling with the side effects. I am in the fortunate position in that both these drugs are bein...
Jenni22
13 hours ago
breast-cancer-trials
side-effects
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Sydney Lymphoedema Public Information Day
Hi All Lymphoedema Association Australia is an organisation of volunteers aiming to support anyone living with lymphoedema. On 26/7/25 we are holding an information day in Sydney. Details below. F...
lrb_03
2 days ago
lymphoedema
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Chemo treatment decision
I was diagnosed with IDC in my left breast in April 2025. I have had surgery and am now navigating treatment options. I had my tumour tested with the Oncotype DX test and it came back in the middle r...
LauraB27
3 days ago
chemotherapy
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7Comments
Papillary Lesion - overwhelming anxiety
Hi Everyone, Sorry if this isn't the right place for this post, but I'm feeling overwhelmed and very alone right now. I have been a member here for 13 years and it's crazy to think that it was initi...
fangirlyness
3 days ago
anxiety
children
emotions
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Returning to work after an extended absence
So, I had a lumpectomy and then a bilateral mastectomy + reconstruction last year. I had planned to be away from work for something like 8 weeks. However, a few things got in the way - a nipple graft...
terrianne
4 days ago
return-to-work
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6Comments
Friday Funnies
So in an effort to begin the weekend with a smile I thought I'd post a picture of something I saw in an antique shop recently. Never mind about all the rest, when is THIS going to be listed on the ...
kmakm
5 days ago
alternative-therapies
emotions
hormone-therapy
tamoxifen
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2182Comments
Partial mastectomy & Tdap flap experience
Thought I would share my experience here for future users as I didn't find many examples for partial mastectomy and Tdap (thracodorsal arterial perforator) flap reconstruction. I was diagnosed at 43...
Cloudland
5 days ago
flap
partial mastectomy
post-surgery
Reconstruction
surgery
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Wise words ....

arpie
5 days ago
coping
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How did I get here?
Hi everyone, what do I say…I am in shock! I felt it was time I reached out to the community as I’ve been reading all your posts the past few weeks and now I really need support and reassurance. I am...
LeanneO
6 days ago
anxiety
invasive ductal carcinoma
lumpectomy
lymph nodes
surgery
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3Comments
Can anyone use a Prairie Wear Hugger Prima 2XL black bra?
I just bought this brand new with tags - tried on once and it’s too big. Can’t return it so my loss is your gain. :-) PM me and I’ll mail it to you. Bra details here: https://lymphshop.com.au/hugge...
Minka
6 days ago
post surgery
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About BCNA's Online Network
Welcome to BCNA’s Online Network. The same network you know and love, but now even better and with a single login for our digital tools. Online Network has been designed around your needs, based u...
Jenny_BCNA
7 days ago
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Finally counted: A milestone for Victorians living with metastatic breast cancer
1 MIN READ For the first time, Victoria has counted everyone living with metastatic breast cancer in the state, marking a major step forward for visibility, recognition, and support. New data released by th...
Mez_BCNA
7 days ago
advocacy
awareness
metastatic breast cancer
news
support
96Views
8likes
11Comments
Whats going to happen next
as the heading states what next. I want to be the mum I was before metastatic BC came along tonight I just want to find somewhere to roll up into a ball and cry with the unfairness of it all. If i...
cranky_granny
8 days ago
coping
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0likes
10Comments
Welcome New Members - 20th June 2025
2 MIN READ Welcome to members who recently joined our community! We hope you are connecting with others and finding support. riverflows BWG shroomietornado Newsusuau JamieM M0nP Jojo167 Nichola67 Squi...
Mez_BCNA
11 days ago
advocacy
my journey
newly diagnosed
support
webinar
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0Comments
Neo-N trial in TNBC
Anyone else in the Neo-N trial for triple negative? I’m one of two participants in my hospital in Brisbane and started my first immunotherapy yesterday. Please get in touch if you are part of the tri...
never_better
11 days ago
clinical-trial
NEO-N
TNBC
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1Comment
Every story counts
1 MIN READ 3,863 Queenslanders living with metastatic breast cancer have been counted, ending years of invisibility for this community and making sure they are seen and recognised in the health system for the f...
Mez_BCNA
15 days ago
advocacy
awareness
metastatic breast cancer
news
support
82Views
4likes
6Comments
Happy Birthday @Arpie
Wishing you a very Happy Birthday and Many Happy Returns Enjoy Best wishes ❤️
iserbrown
16 days ago
joy
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5likes
6Comments
Annual screening - mammogram vs mri
Hi, I’m looking for advice or shared experiences. For annual monitoring (e.g. after a diagnosis of DCIS), has anyone been offered the choice between a mammogram with contrast and an MRI with contras...
aj456
18 days ago
dcis
screening
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10Comments

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