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🔔 Update on access to Zoladex treatment
We heard your concerns about AstraZeneca's decision to discontinue Zoladex 3.6mg from 1 November 2026 - and we went to work on your behalf. After coordinating advocacy with clinicians, consum...
Mez_BCNA
12 hours ago
advocacy
news
treatment
zoladex
148Views
5likes
4Comments
Survivorship: The Part We Don’t Talk About — But Should
I’m 11 years post my second breast cancer diagnosis, and I’m grateful every single day to still be here. I work five days a week, I show up, I contribute, and I keep moving forward. I’m proud of that...
melclarity
14 hours ago
chemotherapy
diagnosis
radiation
recurrence
survivorship
207Views
8likes
9Comments
Newly diagnosed
Hi all, I have received a diagnosis of DCIS, I was told on Friday, and now I need another biopsy before we work out the best way forward, obviously the two options are mastectomy or lumpectomy, my ...
LR
15 hours ago
anxiety
biopsy
breast reconstruction
45Views
0likes
1Comment
Are you on Zoladex? It is being withdrawn from BC patients' treatments in November 2026
https://www.facebook.com/story.php?story_fbid=1536059021895756&id=100064750174391&rdid=ZbyIOgLWpVyIo312# BCNA Mez_BCNA Christina_BCNA Can you please look into this and kickstart strong advoca...
arpie
15 hours ago
treatment decisions
zoladex
29Views
1like
0Comments
Another surgery 😞
Hi all, I’m facing my 3rd surgery in less than 6 months. Margins were out by less than 2mm either side. To say I’m pissed is an understatement! But can’t risk leaving it. I was wondering if anyone h...
Annabannana
16 hours ago
surgery
39Views
0likes
1Comment
Partner Issues
Hi there everyone. I’m really struggling at the moment. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 IDC and had to have a unilateral mastectomy, chemo and radiation . Unfortunately my partner of 7 years was unable...
MillyMolly
1 day ago
emotions
200Views
0likes
5Comments
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
2 days ago
chemotherapy
hair-loss
wig
478Views
0likes
13Comments
So confused, scared and teary
Hi all, I was just diagnosed yesterday with DCIS intermediate grade 2 and told to get off my HRT patches immediately. I have 3 areas in the one breast so I think i will need a masectomy. I have be...
Tangerine
2 days ago
anxiety
breast reconstruction
coping
emotions
mastectomy
421Views
0likes
7Comments
Wound care after lumpectomy
Hello everyone, This is my first time posting, and I am still learning how to use this platform, so I apologise if this question has already been asked. Been dx with Hormone positive DCIS in left b...
Jay
2 days ago
incision care
invasive dictal carcinoma
lumpectomy
micropore tape
surgery
14Views
0likes
0Comments
Grief & emotions
Hi all, I'm 14 mths since my diagnosis of de nova metastatic breast cancer. I thought i was doing quite well coping with it all, but the last few weeks have really been a struggle. I am done with ha...
mel51
2 days ago
coping
172Views
1like
4Comments
Post mastectomy scar management
Just wanting some advice on what products work best to minimise the scars after a double flat mastectomy.
Bees
2 days ago
post surgery
34Views
1like
1Comment
Mental health and new diagnosis.
Hi all, been struggling really bad finding out i have cancer in my right breast early diagnosis. I dont know what sort as i cant cope with the details of it all. I have seen the doctors and waiting ...
Nala
2 days ago
anxiety
emotions
lumpectomy
mastectomy
radiotherapy
45Views
0likes
1Comment
👋 Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members June8-15 👋
Welcome to members who recently joined our online community in the past week! We hope you are connecting with others and finding support. JaneP03 caraboo Jay Fionah Ini48 PurpleRiver Sh...
Christina_BCNA
2 days ago
welcome
16Views
1like
0Comments
Mastectomy drain bag belt
I am having a double total mastectomy soon and was wondering if anyone has purchased a drain belt and if so where did you purchase it and was it useful. Thanks.
Bees
3 days ago
double mastectomy
flat closure
156Views
0likes
7Comments
💗 You’re invited to be part of NBL1 Pink Round 🏀
1 MIN READ Next Saturday 20 June, Basketball ACT is hosting a Play4BCNA Round as part of a major NBL1 basketball event in Canberra, and BCNA community members with a lived experience of breast cancer are warmly...
Christina_BCNA
5 days ago
event
pink sports day
play4bcna
13Views
3likes
0Comments
🌟 Something Exciting is Coming… Are you ready to be a Community Champion?
1 MIN READ Our Online Network has always been something truly special. A place where people afected by breast cancer show up for each other, share openly, offer support, and build meaningful connections every s...
Christina_BCNA
5 days ago
COMMUNITY PROGRAM
community-guidelines
navigating-the-online-community
33Views
3likes
0Comments
How to cope
Hi I was diagnosed with metastatic breastcancer ER positive in late January. I get injections every month for hormones and take a tablet everyday. I am on Letrozole, gosserelin and denosumab. I was...
akaye76
5 days ago
hormone therapies
metastases
730Views
2likes
16Comments
💛 A powerful conversation on metastatic breast cancer & intimacy
We wanted to share a powerful podcast that explores something many people experience but don’t always feel able to talk about openly, intimacy while living with metastatic breast cancer. In this Ma...
Christina_BCNA
6 days ago
intimacy
metastatic breast cancer
28Views
1like
0Comments
🌱Wednesday Wellness - 10Jun26 - The Restorative Power of Yoga🧘‍♀️
3 MIN READ This week, we’re focusing on the restorative and healing potential of yoga 💛 For many people affected by breast cancer, yoga can be more than gentle movement. It can become a way to reconnect with...
Christina_BCNA
7 days ago
wellness
yoga
yoga therapy
24Views
0likes
0Comments
👋 Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members June1-7 👋
Welcome to members who recently joined our online community in the past week! We hope you are connecting with others and finding support. Tanya12 HappyDaze1 Penfisch ampete Jellybean1 Rai...
Christina_BCNA
7 days ago
welcome
26Views
1like
0Comments

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🔔 Update on access to Zoladex treatment

Survivorship: The Part We Don’t Talk About — But Should

Newly diagnosed

Are you on Zoladex? It is being withdrawn from BC patients' treatments in November 2026

Another surgery 😞

Partner Issues

Hair Loss Advice

So confused, scared and teary

Wound care after lumpectomy

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Post mastectomy scar management

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👋 Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members June8-15 👋

Mastectomy drain bag belt

💗 You’re invited to be part of NBL1 Pink Round 🏀

🌟 Something Exciting is Coming… Are you ready to be a Community Champion?

How to cope

💛 A powerful conversation on metastatic breast cancer & intimacy

🌱Wednesday Wellness - 10Jun26 - The Restorative Power of Yoga🧘‍♀️

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