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Struggling through Chemo
Hi all, My nurse has just introduced me to this group. I’m hoping to connect and share my story and hopefully somehow feel better. After being diagnosed and a short time later having a mastectomy a...
Rona
7 hours ago
chemotherapy
chemotherapy-side-effects
9.2KViews
2likes
333Comments
Friday Funnies
So in an effort to begin the weekend with a smile I thought I'd post a picture of something I saw in an antique shop recently. Never mind about all the rest, when is THIS going to be listed on the ...
kmakm
11 hours ago
alternative-therapies
emotions
hormone-therapy
tamoxifen
60KViews
11likes
2184Comments
Cost of breast reconstruction
Hi, I had a mastectomy 2 years ago and am looking at reconstruction, my breast specialist referred me to a plastic surgeon. His quote has come in where I will be $16000 out of pocket after medicare ...
eberk
13 hours ago
breast-reconstruction
213Views
0likes
4Comments
Mastectomy /post surgery pillow
Hi all, I have a brand new mastectomy pillow that I found really helpful that is basically as new. I would be really happy to post it to anyone that is about to have surgery at no cost. I ...
joannag
16 hours ago
mastectomy
Reconstruction
surgery
166Views
1like
7Comments
Recently diagnosed DCIS
Hi, Like everyone I never thought I would be here...yet here we are! I have recently been diagnosed with IDC Er/pr + HER2- tumour was 9mm grade 3 ki67 40, lymph nodes negative but there were 3 cell...
gracieg
18 hours ago
chemotherapy
invasive dictal carcinoma
lymph nodes
treatment decisions
56Views
0likes
2Comments
Conceiving & Hormone Blockers
Hi all, I am looking for information on having children after breast cancer. I am meeting with my oncologist to discuss this further but want to understand a little more on what may be involved in t...
NicoleUTM
19 hours ago
hormone-therapy
5Views
0likes
0Comments
Along time between
My last 'run in' with Breast Cancer was at 57 WAY back in 2003, when I was diagnosed with Ductal Carcinoma in situ, in the left breast, followed by lumpectomy, radiation and tamoxifen. It was almostl...
SDA46
2 days ago
anxiety
70Views
0likes
1Comment
Cording/axillary web syndrome
Hi everyone, it's been a long time since my last post and so much seems to have happened in my life in that time. After having a lumpectomy and axillary lymph node removal on the right side, July 20...
Joleystub
2 days ago
axillary lymph
coping
105Views
0likes
11Comments
Pink Lady Match is back!
1 MIN READ Pink Lady Match is back, and tickets are on sale now! 🏉 Join us at the MCG on Sunday 10 August to watch Melbourne Football Club take on the Western Bulldogs (match time 3.20pm) Buy your ticke...
Mez_BCNA
2 days ago
fundraising
pink-lady-match
support
29Views
2likes
1Comment
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
2 days ago
lymph nodes
lymph-nodes
lymphoedema
side-effects
40Views
1like
3Comments
Some ideas on ‘keeping busy’ - a ‘Coping Calendar’ - during Covid but relates to any time, really!
I found this Calendar a little while ago - and thought it was quite good (even tho it related to Covid Lockdown!) Even if you only do a few of the things on the list …. It may help create new routine...
arpie
3 days ago
coping
63Views
1like
2Comments
My armpits feel like they are coated with ADHESIVE!
Hello, I had a mastectomy and lymph node removal two weeks ago . The last few days the most annoying side effect, my armpits feel quite sticky. I have regularly cleaned, tried using and not using deo...
melbgirl74
4 days ago
lymph-nodes
masectomy
side-effects
131Views
1like
5Comments
From bad to worse, but getting better.
I remember writing in these forums when I first had early breast cancer. I’m back! I was diagnosed MBC last year in March. It’s been a crazy roller coaster! My original cancer was triple positive IBC...
kabash
4 days ago
coping
metastases
progression
recurrence
64Views
0likes
3Comments
Count Us In. From Australia to the world: Leading the push for global metastatic breast cancer visibility
1 MIN READ BCNA has teamed up with global partners to launch a powerful new pledge calling for visibility and support for people living with metastatic breast cancer (MBC). The message? Just because MBC is incu...
Mez_BCNA
5 days ago
advocacy
Making-Metastatic-Breast-Cancer-Count
metastatic breast cancer
news
support
38Views
2likes
1Comment
How did I get here?
Hi everyone, what do I say…I am in shock! I felt it was time I reached out to the community as I’ve been reading all your posts the past few weeks and now I really need support and reassurance. I am...
LeanneO
6 days ago
anxiety
invasive ductal carcinoma
lumpectomy
lymph nodes
surgery
302Views
1like
4Comments
Should I wear compression sleeves on long flight?
Hi Everyone, I had my first mastectomy in 2019, and again after recurrence on the other side 2023. The surgeon removed only 3 lymph nodes on each side. I had quite bad cording each time but no lymph...
Bloona
6 days ago
compression garments
flying
travel and transport
49Views
0likes
3Comments
1st year mammogram
Last year I was diagnosed with early slow growing Dcis and had a 5mm mass and calcifications. I had a lumpectomy which came back with clear 5mm margins around my mass and 2mm clear margins with my ca...
maxis
6 days ago
biopsy
50Views
0likes
4Comments
Lymphoedema Information Day
2 MIN READRegistration has just been extended until 13th March Come along to Tamworth for the Regional Lymphoedema Information Day on Saturday 21st March. To attend this wonderful day of learning abou...
Kristen
6 days ago
lymph-nodes
lymphoedema
massage
side-effects
425Views
0likes
45Comments
Sydney Lymphoedema Public Information Day
Hi All Lymphoedema Association Australia is an organisation of volunteers aiming to support anyone living with lymphoedema. On 26/7/25 we are holding an information day in Sydney. Details below. F...
lrb_03
6 days ago
lymphoedema
60Views
1like
9Comments
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
6 days ago
lymphoedema
support-groups
375Views
1like
14Comments

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