BCNA's online network is an active online peer-to-peer support community, providing people affected by breast cancer with a safe space to connect with others, share stories or ask for advice
Have you recently been diagnosed with breast cancer? Share your story, find more information and support here.
BCNA’s Online Network is a safe place to discuss how COVID-19 may be impacting you and to draw on the support of BCNA’s online community members. Another resource is our COVID-19 Podcast Series which can be found in BCNA’s My Journey Online Tool.
Want to share with others the highs and lows of survivorship? Post here about the ongoing emotional, physical, practical and social challenges of survivorship (and the good bits too!)
Community Moderator Messages. Want some information on how to get stated on BCNA's online community? You can find here the 'Community Guidelines' which explain the expectations and responsibilities of members and the role of moderators and 'Navigating the Online Community' which assists members with the practicalities of getting started on line and posting. Happy posting!
Share your experiences about living with metastatic breast cancer. Please note, this discussion will be in the main discussion forum. To join the private ‘Living with metastatic breast cancer’ group, go to the Group tab above, choose 'Living with metastatic breast cancer' group, click join.
This space is on coping with difficult emotions, recovery, sex, fertility, getting active and feeling well.
Inspiration, motivation, movies, gardening, hobbies, furry friends – this is the place to talk about life in general. Includes Creative Corner & Night Howls.
A space for partners, family, and friends to connect. Share tips on supporting a loved one and seek support for your own wellbeing.
News and updates from BCNA and its members. Find out what's happenning at BCNA and in your area. Groups can announce their events here.
New to the community? Start here. Introduce yourself, find new members, information about how the online network works and give us suggestions on how to make it better. Post here if it doesn't belong anywhere else.
Offering compassionate and practical support when you need it most
I was diagnosed a few weeks ago, rarer invasive mucinal carcinoma. Coping well with what I know is happening but not so well with what I need to do, or where to get explanations. I’m having a Scout clip implanted tomorrow because I can’t have the MRI my surgeon requested. I have a CRT (heart) device and MRI was requested…
Hi there, I am a New Zealander and I am wondering if I would be eligible to receive treatment in Australia. I am very disappointed in the care I have received in NZ, it hasn't always been like this but I am very disheartened at the fractured system we have, in communication and empathy,
Hey All, I just wanted to say in the past I haven't really worried about my scars from surgeries, however since doing my Diep Flap recon in February and subsequent revision surgery in July, I had my abdominal wound reopened. It was red, itchy and bumpy so thought I'd have a consult with people who specialise in scar…
Just wondering if anyone on here has successfully claimed TPD insurance for Early Breast Cancer? Surgery x2/Chemo/Radiation, post treatment medication and more surgery needed next year. I am physically and mentally unable to return to past job. I am not saying I will never work again; but I am unable to return to any work…
Hello, I’m new the group and haven’t shared my story yet. It’s taken me a little while to be able to read some of your stories and not have ‘freak out’ moments. Thank you to all of you for sharing your stories. It is important to see the full gamut of what is happening and what is to come. In my initial moments I was…
Wishing you a very happy and healthy birthday dear @NewBoobsPLS and a wonderful year ahead xx
To dear @KylieG Wishing you a very happy 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…
With October being breast cancer awareness month, we wanted to share updates with you throughout! So simply scroll down this post to see updates within the comments! Breast Cancer Awareness Month starts today, and it’s the perfect time to get together with your community to support Australians affected by breast cancer. We…
Thankyou to everyone who has recently join our community: @tracyk @LuLua @Darby @Strawbz @Leslie_A @yharding @CarrieB @Aries @amch @Ally_B @sandrar @Maxiash @Birdsworth @wynette @Newgrandma @mamal @Shazzi @chersher @TiffyM @npolmans @Grid @elas1620 @Caithness @syrettmanda @ReggieO @anaprivado @SusieQuzie @HRM @SarahS0309…
BCNA Callout for your Help Under current national and state/territory guidelines for elective surgeries delivered through the public health system, a prophylactic mastectomy is treated as a Category 3 surgery holding a 365-day waiting period. BCNA is advocating for change because people at high risk of breast cancer…
After 25 years of advocacy by BCNA, people with metastatic breast cancer (MBC) have finally been counted — at least in New South Wales. In a data breakthrough that far surpasses previous estimates, the Cancer Institute NSW has identified there are 7900 (7850 women and 50 men) living with MBC in NSW alone. This world-first…
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My Journey, accessible online, provides high quality, evidence-based information and insights from others diagnosed with breast cancer.
