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🎉A Landmark Win: Australia Bans Genetic Discrimination in Life Insurance!
1 MIN READ Declared today - what a start to the month! After ten years of sustained advocacy, Australia has passed legislation banning genetic discrimination in life insurance. This is a historic moment for f...
Christina_BCNA
16 hours ago
advocacy
media
news
86Views
5likes
2Comments
Giredestrant Reduces Recurrence Risk More Than Tamoxifen, Aromatase Inhibitors - lidERA Trial
Is/was anyone on the 'lidERA' Trial? Apparently there is evidence that Giredestrant may Reduce Recurrence Risk up to 30% More Than Tamoxifen, Aromatase Inhibitors. https://www.breastcancer.org/r...
arpie
17 hours ago
ai
clinical-trial
34Views
2likes
1Comment
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
83Views
1like
4Comments
Post mastectomy and auxiliary clearance concerns ?
Hi I am a 45 yr old post single mastectomy on my left breast and also full auxiliary clearance and was hoping for some advice from those who have gone through the same ! I am still struggling to be ...
Zaza45
2 days ago
lymph nodes
mastectomy
106Views
0likes
6Comments
Unilateral mastectomy with delayed reconstruction
Hi everyone, I’m currently in treatment for TNBC and starting to plan my surgery and reconstruction, and I’m really hoping to connect with others who have had a similar pathway. Others who chose uni...
holl
2 days ago
breast-reconstruction
implants
mastectomy
Reconstruction
surgery
25Views
0likes
0Comments
🔬 Upcoming Online Event: How pregnancy affects breast cancer risk
The VCCC Alliance is hosting an upcoming Monday Lunch Live exploring new research into the relationship between pregnancy and breast cancer risk. Emerging evidence shows that women who have had mul...
Christina_BCNA
2 days ago
pregnancy
research
risk
20Views
1like
0Comments
Chemo dilemma
Hi I'm struggling to get the information and support to make a decision on whether to have chemo prior to radiotherapy. Wondering if anyone has any thoughts from a similar journey or ideas of where I...
UKNurse
3 days ago
chemotherapy
81Views
0likes
1Comment
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
3 days ago
diagnosis
218Views
0likes
7Comments
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
3 days ago
chemotherapy
hair-loss
wig
308Views
0likes
11Comments
One week until my surgery....
Hi Everyone! Reaching out to my online friends. Today marks one week until my surgery for the bilateral total mastectomy and left axillary dissection. I have chosen to go flat and Im ok with this dec...
ChrissieA
3 days ago
double mastectomy
196Views
0likes
6Comments
Access
I am not sure why but many of the posts I access ( I have ticked the 'most recent' box) have a mix of posts ranging from a day or two, to months, to 2 or more years. They are not in any chronological...
Afraser
4 days ago
work
90Views
1like
4Comments
🗨️How to start a discussion
We’ve recently updated our system, so the way you start a new discussion has changed slightly. We know that any change can be a little confusing at first, but we’re here to help make it as easy as po...
Jenny_BCNA
4 days ago
692Views
6likes
7Comments
👋 Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members Apr6-12👋
Welcome to members who recently joined our online community in the past week! We hope you are connecting with others and finding support. Ang3l Pink-Kayak Chrissy1965 Housey88 yhnpom dani...
Christina_BCNA
4 days ago
welcome
19Views
1like
0Comments
Scalp cooling - tips on cap size and forehead pressure?
Hi all, I'm about to start my first of 12 x weekly paclitaxel treatments on Monday (combined with trastuzumab infusions every three weeks). I am keen to try scalp cooling to try to reduce hair loss ...
Pink-Kayak
6 days ago
chemotherapy
cold-cap
hair-loss
scalp-cooling
side-effects
62Views
0likes
1Comment
Just need to talk to someone
I’m 59yo and newly diagnosed with breast cancer. I’m really not sure I get what is going on either because I’m just slow or it’s just not all clear yet so I feel confused, in total panic and th...
CrazyDogLady67
7 days ago
anxiety
coping
emotions
lymph nodes
mastectomy
287Views
0likes
15Comments
👋 Quick reminder for anyone interested in lymphoedema information and upcoming events
There’s a really helpful discussion thread on the Online Network focused on lymphoedema information and events. The thread is regularly updated with upcoming events by our Online Network members - wi...
Mez_BCNA
7 days ago
lymphoedema
17Views
0likes
0Comments
📣 BCNA's Strategy 2025–2030 Now Available
1 MIN READ We are absolutely thrilled to share something truly special with you - Breast Cancer Network Australia's Strategy 2025–2030 is officially available to view and it marks a bold, inspiring new chapter...
Christina_BCNA
8 days ago
advocacy
news
101Views
4likes
3Comments
Sutherland Lymphoedema Support Group
1 MIN READNew Lymphoedema face to face Support group for anyone Southern Sydney,St George areas as well as the Shire etc/ 'Under the umbrella' of Lymphoedmea Support Group of NSW For all types of lymphoedm...
Kristen
8 days ago
lymphoedema
support-group
support-groups
239Views
0likes
5Comments
Sutherland Shire Breast Cancer Support Group
1 MIN READ Sutherland Shire Breast Cancer Support Group Anyone who has ever had a breast cancer diagnosis is most welcome to come along to any of our meetings. 1st Wednesday of the month 7-9 pm ...
Kristen
8 days ago
lymphoedema
support-groups
511Views
1like
18Comments
Lymphoedema Information & Events
1 MIN READ Lymphoedema can develop after breast cancer surgery or radiotherapy treatment. If lymph nodes are removed – usually from the armpit – fluid can build up and cause swelling known as ‘lymphoedema’. F...
Mez_BCNA
8 days ago
lymph nodes
lymph-nodes
lymphoedema
side-effects
304Views
3likes
16Comments

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🎉A Landmark Win: Australia Bans Genetic Discrimination in Life Insurance!

Giredestrant Reduces Recurrence Risk More Than Tamoxifen, Aromatase Inhibitors - lidERA Trial

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

Post mastectomy and auxiliary clearance concerns ?

Unilateral mastectomy with delayed reconstruction

🔬 Upcoming Online Event: How pregnancy affects breast cancer risk

Chemo dilemma

Letrozole

Hair Loss Advice

One week until my surgery....

Access

🗨️How to start a discussion

👋 Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members Apr6-12👋

Scalp cooling - tips on cap size and forehead pressure?

Just need to talk to someone

👋 Quick reminder for anyone interested in lymphoedema information and upcoming events

📣 BCNA's Strategy 2025–2030 Now Available

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