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Neuropathy- need some moral support
Hi all, I had one dose taxol and 2 doses herceptin. They have since put treatment on hold 3 weeks ago due to neuropathy in feet and legs (I was borderline for needing it anyway). Im now in a vicio...
Annabannana
4 hours ago
anxiety
peripheral neuropathy
152Views
0likes
4Comments
Teeth and jaw pain
Hello everyone, I had grade 3 stage 2b IDC, 2 lymph nodes involved and DCIS that was removed but margins involved. Left side mastectomy and axillary clearance. 4 rounds of chemo (had to stop early- ...
Shakalker
7 hours ago
hormone-therapy
pain
side-effects
380Views
0likes
27Comments
Grade 3 Oncotype Test Chemo decisions
Hi all, I’m in the challenging time of making decisions about chemo and would love to hear experiences from others journey particularly with any similar cancer. I have had lumpectomy on left breas...
Chan7
9 hours ago
chemotherapy
148Views
1like
7Comments
🧠FREE ACCESS to Mental Health Care ❤️
A Medicare card is not needed to access this service. If you or someone in your community is feeling stressed, overwhelmed, worried, or unsure where to get help, support is available for you. You...
Christina_BCNA
17 hours ago
CALD
Multilingual
support
24Views
1like
0Comments
Junk journaling!!
I discovered junk journaling late last year and have fallen in love with it. I even brought some craft things to do in my downtime in Melbourne today and tomorrow. I love that a lot of it is about ...
Sunflower67
18 hours ago
art
creative
hobbies
junkjournal
relaxation
100Views
2likes
9Comments
enthusiasm is there but
So many crafts and project s waiting to be done. But life is getting in my way Even my break from work is filled with appointments. wish me luck the grandkids leave me alone long enough to get ba...
cranky_granny
18 hours ago
83Views
3likes
5Comments
Scalp issues on medications
Hi. Just wondering if anyone has any issues while on Abemiciclib and letrozole with scalp dry patches? I’ve always had beautiful healthy hair and skin but since my diagnosis and treatment I’ve had sc...
JJR23
19 hours ago
side-effects
83Views
0likes
6Comments
Will I be ok?
Will I be ok if I get a single mastectomy? I dont think emotionally I will cope. But I know i have to cope. Due to radiation I believe they dont do a reconstruction immediately. Im big breasted a...
kitkat5
1 day ago
mastectomy
274Views
1like
6Comments
Financial difficulties
Hi everyone I was diagnosed in August with ILC and have only been able to work a handful of days since my diagnosis. Since I started chemo I've been hospitalised with a blood clot (DVT) in my leg, p...
KezzaG
1 day ago
finances
superannuation
work
413Views
0likes
12Comments
Working while waiting for surgery
Hi all, was diagnosed 3 weeks ago today with early stage and was told I’d be having surgery pretty quickly. Ended up having to have more tests to eliminate issues in the other side and thankfully tha...
Katieh
1 day ago
anxiety
coping
emotions
lumpectomy
surgery
324Views
2likes
7Comments
Triple negative recurrence
Hi I was diagnosed with Triple Neg last March 2024 and finished chemo and radiation end Sept. I got through it all fine-not too many side effects bar the usual and I was exercising, eating well, and ...
Tulip1
1 day ago
anxiety
emotions
256Views
2likes
9Comments
🌱Wednesday Wellness - 18Mar26 - Living beyond limits of breast cancer🌱
2 MIN READ Hi everyone. This Wednesday Wellness, we felt inspired to honour the strength it takes to live beyond the limits that cancer can place on people. Cancer changes routines, energy, emotions, and plan...
Christina_BCNA
1 day ago
inspiration
news
13Views
1like
0Comments
Being flat chested :(
I have had my prothesis in ,firstly my right breast for 25 years, and then my left breast for 20 years . I so want to take them out. They have been in there a long time. And have helped me feel like...
annette
1 day ago
coping
207Views
2likes
10Comments
👉START HERE! ✨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
1 day ago
2.4KViews
9likes
68Comments
👋 Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members March 9-15 👋
Welcome to members who recently joined our online community in the past week! We hope you are connecting with others and finding support. Elliebug MonicaMaree blushplastic Janine2 JadeN M...
Astrida_BCNA
2 days ago
support
welcome
73Views
3likes
2Comments
Can't stop thinking about bad outcomes
Newly diagnosed ++- and scheduled for lumpectomy in 2 weeks followed by radiation if all goes to plan. I'm having intrusive obsessive thoughts about death, particularly dying during the surgery and w...
typeonegative
2 days ago
lumpectomy
280Views
0likes
8Comments
🏔️ 6 People, 5,895 metres, and one incredible cause
1 MIN READ We’re in awe of the incredible team of six (and support crew) who recently climbed Mount Kilimanjaro to raise awareness and funds for Breast Cancer Network Australia. 🌍✨Initiated by BCNA member ...
Christina_BCNA
2 days ago
event
exercise
inspiration
survivorship
22Views
2likes
0Comments
AI Breast Cancer Risk Tool Back in the Spotlight 🧠
1 MIN READ A topic that's come up in our Online Network in recent times is making headlines again - the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to better predict breast cancer risk. ABC News has reported on the n...
Mez_BCNA
2 days ago
ai
EARLY DETECTION
research
67Views
4likes
2Comments
Second mastectomy
20 years ago I had a tram flap reconstruction after a mastectomy on one breast. Since then I found I was BRCA2 and in the last week I have been diagnosed with cancer in my other breast. I am interes...
Janine2
3 days ago
mastectomy
Reconstruction
69Views
1like
1Comment
A big welcome to all New Online Network Members .....
A warm welcome to all new Online Network members - to the club that no-one really wants to join! Here, You can raise ANY issue, and get helpful replies from those who’ve gone before you, cos we 'get...
arpie
3 days ago
diagnosis
2.4KViews
12likes
16Comments

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enthusiasm is there but

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Will I be ok?

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Working while waiting for surgery

Triple negative recurrence

🌱Wednesday Wellness - 18Mar26 - Living beyond limits of breast cancer🌱

Being flat chested :(

👉START HERE! ✨About BCNA's Online Network ✨

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Can't stop thinking about bad outcomes

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AI Breast Cancer Risk Tool Back in the Spotlight 🧠

Second mastectomy

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