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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
20 minutes ago
chemotherapy
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15Comments
New diagnosis, mum guilt and surgery
Hi All! It’s been a big month… recent diagnosis of invasive ductile carinomas x 2 in left breast, E+ PR+HER2LOW+1. Grabbed my breast after shooting pain on night before my 39th birthday, GP few da...
Bon20
3 hours ago
anxiety
children
family
invasive dictal carcinoma
mastectomy
54Views
0likes
3Comments
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
3 hours ago
art
creative
hobbies
junkjournal
relaxation
195Views
2likes
10Comments
👋 Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members Apr20-26 👋
Welcome to members who recently joined our online community in the past week! We hope you are connecting with others and finding support. Bon20 Rani Des72 ucinnocore annro Feebee Sabian...
Christina_BCNA
6 hours ago
welcome
13Views
2likes
0Comments
Write off 6 to 12 months?
I was given a diagnosis today of small tumor, early invasive breast cancer, double hormone positive and I have an appointment with surgeon in 1 week. At just-turned-60, the next 9 months were suppos...
LP020406
7 hours ago
emotions
family
surgery
treatment decisions
126Views
1like
5Comments
Zoladex 3 monthly available but not PBS covered for women
I wanted to share something I recently learned as it might help ease the burden of regular monthly injections. I recently learned that the goserelin injections many of us have monthly are actually a...
NWhite1
12 hours ago
Endocrine Therapy
Goserelin
side-effects
zoladex
193Views
2likes
4Comments
Radiotherapy creams
Hi everyone, I will be starting radiation soon and was hoping for some recommendations for creams that people have found useful. Thanks in advance
Penonce
20 hours ago
radiotherapy
54Views
1like
4Comments
Hormone Blockers
Hi. I was diagnosed with early invasive carcinoma with lobular & ductal features, grade 2, ER/PR + and HER2- on 3rd March. I had a lumpectomy on 9th March and subsequently developed a large - 94mm - ...
tonichris
1 day ago
treatment decisions
48Views
0likes
2Comments
My reconstruction turned into 4 surgeries, 9 transfusions & a cardiac arrest… I need advice
Hi everyone, I’ve been going back and forth about posting this, but I’m really hoping to connect with anyone who may have experienced something similar or can point me in the right direction. I was...
Nisey
1 day ago
recurrence
support
surgery
treatment
139Views
1like
6Comments
sentinel node biopsy
Hi there my name is Anna. i am having surgery next week , my anxiety levels are pretty high. i am very nervous about the sentinel node biopsy. the idea of having a needle near the nipple. i am re...
annabody67
2 days ago
invasive ductal carcinoma
lymph nodes
newly diagnosed
213Views
1like
15Comments
Radiation Therapy
It's all been very quick diagnosed with stage 1, grade 1 invasive breast cancer, ER+ then appointment with surgeon 2 days later, lumpectomy and removal of two lymph nodes 4 days after seeing surgeon....
Mish1
3 days ago
anxiety
lumpectomy
lymph nodes
radiotherapy
surgery
75Views
0likes
4Comments
Stopping hormone blockers
Hi I was diagnosed with BC at the age of 40 in 2022 and have had surgery, chemo, radiotherapy and have been in remission since May 2023. I went on hormone blockers straight after my active trea...
byefelicia
3 days ago
137Views
1like
1Comment
Another Re-Excision or Mastectomy?
Well, here I go again. I was diagnosed with DCIS in December. It has been a long path, but I eventually had a double lumpectomy on my right breast on 26 March 2026. A week later I was told that ...
swisha
4 days ago
dcis
lumpectomy
mastectomy
107Views
0likes
6Comments
Hair Loss Advice
Hi beautiful people. I have just commenced chemo a few weeks ago and I am just starting to lose my hair. I have bought some hats and scarves but I would appreciate some advice on wigs. Looking at the ...
Meg1112
4 days ago
chemotherapy
hair-loss
wig
370Views
0likes
12Comments
Letrozole
Hi, I'm newly diagnosed and have just commenced Letrozole and awaiting surgery! I have read about a lot of untoward potential side effects from this medication! Wondering if any ladies have been abl...
Kezzagal
4 days ago
diagnosis
300Views
0likes
10Comments
🌱Wednesday Wellness - 22Apr26 -Informed Decisions Reduce Anxiety🌱
2 MIN READ 🧠 Anxiety rises with the unknown, the unfamiliar, and the uncertain. But the flipside is that anxiety comes down with good quality information. – Dr Charlotte Tottman One of the strongest tools...
Christina_BCNA
5 days ago
anxiety
coping
information
mental health
resources
21Views
1like
0Comments
Hormone Blockers Weight gain & GLP-1s
Hi Everyone, I am 53 yeards old and 3 years into hormone blockers and am managing (barely) all the side-effects except for one. Weight gain. I have always been fit and active and I am working out mo...
itsjustablip
5 days ago
aromatase-inhibitors
hormone-therapy
side-effects
501Views
3likes
6Comments
🗣️ Invitation to share your voice: Understanding Cancer Related Stigma Through Lived Experience
BCNA’s Consumer Engagement team is inviting members of our Online Network to share their experiences of stigma and shame following a cancer diagnosis. Cancer related stigma is not only about visibl...
Christina_BCNA
6 days ago
advocacy
equity
lived experience
lived experience survey
research
27Views
3likes
0Comments
💊Advocacy Update: Standing Strong for Access to Tucatinib
1 MIN READ We wanted to share an important update on BCNA’s advocacy for tucatinib, a targeted therapy used to treat HER2‑positive metastatic breast cancer. 📍 Where things currently stand While tucatinib h...
Christina_BCNA
6 days ago
advocacy
media
metastatic breast cancer
news
20Views
3likes
0Comments
🩺 Early detection & awareness - access BreastScreen services in your state
Regular breast screening is an important part of regular health screening and 'knowing your normal'. Knowing where and how to access BreastScreen in your region makes it easier to look after your bre...
Christina_BCNA
6 days ago
awareness
breastscreen
screening
24Views
2likes
0Comments

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Grade 3 Oncotype Test Chemo decisions

New diagnosis, mum guilt and surgery

Junk journaling!!

👋 Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members Apr20-26 👋

Write off 6 to 12 months?

Zoladex 3 monthly available but not PBS covered for women

Radiotherapy creams

Hormone Blockers

My reconstruction turned into 4 surgeries, 9 transfusions & a cardiac arrest… I need advice

sentinel node biopsy

Radiation Therapy

Stopping hormone blockers

Another Re-Excision or Mastectomy?

Hair Loss Advice

Letrozole

🌱Wednesday Wellness - 22Apr26 -Informed Decisions Reduce Anxiety🌱

Hormone Blockers Weight gain & GLP-1s

🗣️ Invitation to share your voice: Understanding Cancer Related Stigma Through Lived Experience

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