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
Sorry for long post... I'm new to this group. I was confirmed 2 days before Christmas with DCIS and suspected Paget’s Disease. I am facing a mastectomy and possible chemo, etc. I'm now looking at what my options are with respect to reconstruction. I’m seeing my breast surgeon tomorrow with my growing list of questions. So…
7 years ago today, I learned that I had Invasive Lobular Cancer after a clear NSW Breast Screen just 6+ months before. My GP had found the 'lumps' back in Oct & it took until 'now' to get the results! ... (I'd had a 2nd 'failed' Mammogram and ultrasound in the mean time that didn't find the tumours ... and on the…
Hi, I'm Karen, 61yo, from Victoria. I was diagnosed in September, my birthday actually, I was numb. I had been dealing with a very coercive relationship, narcissism, gaslighting the lot, to be told this news was just too much, I had all sorts going through my head, How do I tell my children? How do I do this? Why me?…
Diagnosed 2018. All clear now. Would like to thank this site for all the informative information and support. I had a mastectomy, chemotherapy and reconstruction. Just wanted to say thank you for everyone's support here. To everyone who's just been diagnosed or struggling, there is help, just reach out. That's what…
CREATIVE CORNER: Because art is good for youInspire and be inspired Creative Corner group is gone but that doesn't mean we should mute that creativity! Time to get inspired by each other. This thread is just for fun and expression, be it craft or drawing or photography, from a snap of your colouring-in to your take on a…
Hi everyone! Following up on my previous post, I’d like to invite you to participate in a PhD research study being conducted by Tina-Maree Newlan of Charles Sturt University on artistic tattooing of breast-cancer mastectomy scars. The study aims to investigate the experiences of women who have had breast cancer mastectomy…
Hello members! As we find ourselves in the last month of the year, we reflect on the activities BCNA have undertaken in 2024 (Highlights shared in the update), while acknowledging the work still ahead. This December, we are filled with gratitude for the strength, resilience, and hope that defines the breast cancer…
Thankyou to everyone who has joined the Online Network recently: @pinklady71 @Normadin @Linchit @lonicola @nuinui89 @azadeh @RellyC @May_K @Cheek2123 @helraysa2 @slim777 @lnalna @JJA @darleneandy @marionwhite @rockyroad @KlpPerth @JKairu @onya @KShel @SuziD @KirbyW @MS_16 @mk24 @AniDee @MelVE @be_sage @rebecca_elwood…
We’ve been listening to your feedback and we’re excited to announce that the Online Network will be moving to a new platform in early 2025! This has been designed to better serve your needs. This will mean you will only need one login, one password for the Online Network and all our resources. We are committed to improving…
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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