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 recently diagnosed with high grade DCIS in Brisbane.Unfortunately, I have only been in Australia for a year from China and have 2 children with me. Fortunately, the lump is very small, less than 1 cm, and it’s still carcinoma in situ. The doctor performed a breast-conserving surgery, and I’m currently waiting for the…
Hello, I have been diagnosed with a small 4mm high grade DCIS. I am very anxious about Radiotherapy and was keen to avoid it, so took the DCSIONRT test. The results can back with a rating of 5 out of 10 (so not low risk and not high risk) and now I am having a hard time trying to figure out what to do. I am trying to…
Hey all, So today I have gotten from my GP a preliminary result of stage 2 IDC involving the lymph nodes. HER negative and hormone receptor positive. Still need to do more tests to see if it’s spread. I felt something was wrong about a month ago and had developed a lump under my arm. I had a breast exam by the GP who…
CT Pet scan and MRI results in. No active cancer anywhere. Previous test showed cancer in brain, bones and adrenal gland. Onco started me on Enhertu five cycles ago and the results are amazing. Feeling pretty happy right now. I still have MBC but it is all asleep. <3
Hi, I'm looking for a support group for people with metastatic breast cancer in the eastern suburbs of Sydney preferably face-to-face but Zoom is OK also. Appreciate any info members may be aware of - thank you
Hi all. Just thought I'd pop in and celebrate with everyone that today is my 8 yrs NED anniversary. Wow, where did the time go? This time 8 years ago I was where a lot of the newly diagnosed people are at the moment. A limbo land of fog and unknowing. In hospital after surgery with a million things running through my brain…
Hello everyone, My name is Kate, and I recently turned 48. Just a few weeks ago, my world shifted dramatically when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After discussing options with my doctor, I've decided to start chemotherapy soon. It’s all still a bit surreal, and I’m doing my best to stay positive and prepare for…
it’s been two weeks since my diagnosis. I live in regional coastal NSW and I’m going to start here by being very grateful for the speed of testing and action down here. Unexpected really. I found a lump but it turns out it’s an undefined tumour about 2.5cm. Some stuff is still not definite because I can’t have an MRI…
Hi, lovely ladies is update from me I done my pet scan and have good results and I got a call from my day oncologist today and they already set my treatment dates.Starting next week with paclitaxel weekly for 12 around and carboplatin. Pertuzumab,trastuzumab three weekly so 4 round Is there anything I have to bring during…
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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