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Important update: Your Online Network will be 'Read Only' from 5pm on Wednesday 19 March

After Thursday 27 March, we look forward to welcoming you back to experience the refreshed My Journey, including the new look Online Network. If you need information or support during this pause, please reach out to BCNA's free and confidential Helpline on 1800 500 258. If you are interested in registering as a new member during this period please email helpline@bcna.org.au and we will contact you when the new platform is live

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Important update (please read)
Just a reminder to our valued Online Network community, from Wednesday 19 March to Thursday 27 March 2025, the Online Network is 'Read only'. This means: * you can search and browse to view public discussions and comments * you can't sign in, view private group discussions, add new posts, send messages or join private…
Would like to chat to others
Hi all I am 6 months post bilateral mastectomies and still having a few issues. Haven’t been to follow up appointments because I am a nurse and hate being in the patient side. Haven’t been to also avoided all counselling as I feel there are women far worse off than me but would be good to chat to women who have been…
Surgery Decision
Hi, I'm 40 years old and was diagnosed with Stage 2 Triple positive cancer in my left breast in December last year. The core biopsy showed an invasive carcinoma associated with solid DCIS with lobular cancerisation. Both breasts are quite dense which has made each imaging study very tricky report. The actual tumour itself…
Welcome New Members - 7th March 2025
A very warm welcome to our newest Online Network members: @sapi @rsaracho @Mumof2teenswithMets @Beth5000 @CBS @TATA24 @Michelle444 @Kateus @SmallSteps @Meadow @Callie @Ma72R @mummyof3 @jesst6 @cheese0202 @Savvy @Noni @KateV @Suzy11xyz @Elephant @Buddy2019 @ksia @L57125010 @lauraj @Andrina @netnay14 @sinfantino @SusanR…
Newly Diagnosed with an early stage right breast cancer. Need your support and experience please
Hi All, I was diagnosed with right breast cancer in January 2025 and am preparing for surgery at Peter Mac. My surgeon has recommended a mastectomy, and I’ve consulted with a plastic surgeon who suggested DIEP flap tissue reconstruction using tissue from my abdomen. I’m reaching out to ask if anyone has undergone this…

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Important update (please read)
Just a reminder to our valued Online Network community, from Wednesday 19 March to Thursday 27 March 2025, the Online Network is 'Read only'. This means: * you can search and browse to view public discussions and comments * you can't sign in, view private group discussions, add new posts, send messages or join private…
Surgery Decision
Hi, I'm 40 years old and was diagnosed with Stage 2 Triple positive cancer in my left breast in December last year. The core biopsy showed an invasive carcinoma associated with solid DCIS with lobular cancerisation. Both breasts are quite dense which has made each imaging study very tricky report. The actual tumour itself…
Would like to chat to others
Hi all I am 6 months post bilateral mastectomies and still having a few issues. Haven’t been to follow up appointments because I am a nurse and hate being in the patient side. Haven’t been to also avoided all counselling as I feel there are women far worse off than me but would be good to chat to women who have been…
Newly Diagnosed with an early stage right breast cancer. Need your support and experience please
Hi All, I was diagnosed with right breast cancer in January 2025 and am preparing for surgery at Peter Mac. My surgeon has recommended a mastectomy, and I’ve consulted with a plastic surgeon who suggested DIEP flap tissue reconstruction using tissue from my abdomen. I’m reaching out to ask if anyone has undergone this…
Triple positive HER + grade 2A
Hi to everyone! I'm newly diagnosed with a grade 2A triple positive breast cancer, at age 40. So, from what I can understand (and I’m an experienced registered nurse… but not in the area of cancer) I have a 2.5-3cm tumor in the right breast. PET scans/u/s/ ct with contrast and biopsy show an invasive carcinoma insitu. no…

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Important update (please read)
Just a reminder to our valued Online Network community, from Wednesday 19 March to Thursday 27 March 2025, the Online Network is 'Read only'. This means: * you can search and browse to view public discussions and comments * you can't sign in, view private group discussions, add new posts, send messages or join private…
Welcome New Members - 7th March 2025
A very warm welcome to our newest Online Network members: @sapi @rsaracho @Mumof2teenswithMets @Beth5000 @CBS @TATA24 @Michelle444 @Kateus @SmallSteps @Meadow @Callie @Ma72R @mummyof3 @jesst6 @cheese0202 @Savvy @Noni @KateV @Suzy11xyz @Elephant @Buddy2019 @ksia @L57125010 @lauraj @Andrina @netnay14 @sinfantino @SusanR…
Omico - 'Cancer and Genomics Webinar'
I recently attended Omico's 'Cancer and Genomics Webinar' which I found insightful. The webinar is now available to watch on demand—whether you missed it, want to revisit key insights, or share it with others who may benefit: Webinar Recording What’s Covered in the Webinar: ✔️ The role of precision oncology and CGP in…
Season 2: Podcast Series "What You Don’t Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman"
Charlotte is back with an 'unlimited' season! Season 2 of our popular Upfront About Breast Cancer podcast What You Don’t Know Until You Do with Clinical Psychologist Dr Charlotte Tottman is available now (You have direct access via the bottom of the Online Network homepage) With over 58,000 listens, Season 1 proved to be a…
When is your birthday?
Hello everyone, Following on from the amazing birthday list that was started by @socoda, thank you very much! Im calling out to all our members to let us know your birthday. We love an online celebration and on the day you will receive a virtual birthday cake that we can all share! No need to include the year you were born…

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