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Hormone inhibitor treatment decisions
Sorry this is a long post. 70 year old, between August 2024 to April 2025 diagnosed DCI, PR+, ER+, HR -, R partial mastectomy and reconstruction, radiation, Anastrazole(such awful, awful side effect...
be_sage
7 hours ago
treatment decisions
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13Comments
Cold caps
Ive been cold capping with AC. Kept maybe 10% of my hair. Round 4 next week. When you move to the week Paclitaxel, do you still need to cold cap then? I bring my own from home.
kitkat5
15 hours ago
cold-caps
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Ways your GP can help you 🩺 a key partner in breast cancer support
2 MIN READ When navigating a breast cancer diagnosis, or even the uncertainty that comes with symptoms or screening, your GP can be one of the most important people in your support network. Often the first poin...
Christina_BCNA
17 hours ago
gp
healthcare team
support
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3likes
0Comments
Lipofilling - tips for preparation and recovery please.
Hi everyone. Back in 2024, I was diagnosed with DCIS and subsequently had a lumpectomy and radiotherapy. I'm now booked for my first round of lipofilling/fat-grafting at the end of July. The thigh...
CozyCat
1 day ago
fat-grafting
lipofilling
lumpectomy
pain
post-surgery
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0Comments
Inconclusive Follow up Mammogram
Hi there everyone, I wanted to see if anyone out there has had a similar experience to me at their follow up scans. I was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer about 2 years ago, had a lumpectom...
Thelma1
1 day ago
anxiety
post treatment
scans
154Views
0likes
6Comments
More Than a Documentary: Why Kylie's story means so much
2 MIN READ Last night, I watched the Kylie documentary and there are so many aspects of it that are swirling around in my head. There was so much joy in it. Warmth, humour, resilience. Kylie’s ability to keep...
Kirsten_BCNA
1 day ago
media
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3likes
0Comments
📅Lymphoedema Association Australia - Melbourne Information Day - 20 June
If you or someone in your community is living with lymphoedema, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and feel supported. 📅 Saturday, 20 June 2026 🕙 10:00am – 3:30pm 📍 Willia...
Christina_BCNA
1 day ago
event
lymphoedema
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1like
0Comments
🌎Breast cancer support services near you
Access to breast cancer screening and support varies across Australia, and understanding what’s available in your area can make a real difference. Here’s a simple breakdown of the services delivered ...
Christina_BCNA
1 day ago
support
support near me
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3likes
0Comments
🌱Wednesday Wellness - 20May26 - Be Kind to Your Mind 💛
1 MIN READ Midweek can be a lot, physically, mentally and emotionally. And for many in our community, it is not just about getting through the week. It is about navigating an ongoing journey that can feel like...
Christina_BCNA
2 days ago
WELLBEING
wellness
16Views
2likes
0Comments
👋 Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members May11-17👋
Welcome to members who recently joined our online community in the past week! We hope you are connecting with others and finding support. HonuKaha26 StephC Jennifer1 GreenTeaLeaf BM2026 S...
Christina_BCNA
2 days ago
welcome
20Views
3likes
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
70Views
0likes
4Comments
Mentally preparing for mastectomy
Hi everyone, I have just finished chemo and am having a single skin sparing mastectomy, with temporising implant, in June. Any handy hints on getting oneself mentally prepared? I am anxious, scared...
Penonce
3 days ago
mastectomy
78Views
0likes
4Comments
LCIS on 1st year
Hi, last year in Mar25 I was diagnosed with a DCIS, I have dense (c) breasts. In Apr25 I had a lumpectomy and then 2 weeks of radiation. My 1st year review was Mar26 and now I have been diagnosed w...
BM2026
3 days ago
treatment decisions
70Views
0likes
2Comments
📚BCNA's Information and Resources Hub
🧠 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 👉 BCNA's Information and ...
Christina_BCNA
3 days ago
information
mental health
resources
tips
34Views
4likes
0Comments
🙋National Volunteers Week ❤️May 18-24
This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating the heart of our community – our incredible volunteers 💗 From our dedicated office volunteers and passionate Consumer Representatives, to our e...
Christina_BCNA
3 days ago
thankyou
volunteer
26Views
4likes
1Comment
Post surgery pathology
Hi there, I had a double mastectomy last week following a cancer diagnosis in April. I had sentinel lymph nodes removed as part of the surgery and am assuming the lymph node testing will infom th...
AnnaS
3 days ago
double mastectomy
lymph nodes
149Views
0likes
6Comments
Tamoxifen..
Hi I had been on Tamoxifen for 3 months. I'm post menopausal. I'm 64. I started getting a discharge after couple months and heavy feeling in bottom of stomach like having a period again. Haven't had...
OTISMYCAT
4 days ago
anxiety
139Views
0likes
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
4 days ago
Endocrine Therapy
Goserelin
side-effects
zoladex
374Views
2likes
8Comments
📣Have you experienced differences in surgical quotes? We’d love to hear from you.
We’re looking to connect with our members living in Victoria who have received one quoted fee for surgery, and then either secured or discovered a lower cost elsewhere. Your experience can help highl...
Christina_BCNA
4 days ago
advocacy
costs
lived experience survey
surgery
survey
53Views
2likes
2Comments
Hope
It’s been a while since I’ve posted- just wanted to say, I’m still here 20 years later! (My cancerversary) is in August. There is hope and I wish you all beautiful times ahead 💕💕
Pink_Linda
5 days ago
hope
157Views
12likes
6Comments

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Hormone inhibitor treatment decisions

Cold caps

Ways your GP can help you 🩺 a key partner in breast cancer support

Lipofilling - tips for preparation and recovery please.

Inconclusive Follow up Mammogram

More Than a Documentary: Why Kylie's story means so much

📅Lymphoedema Association Australia - Melbourne Information Day - 20 June

🌎Breast cancer support services near you

🌱Wednesday Wellness - 20May26 - Be Kind to Your Mind 💛

👋 Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members May11-17👋

Mastectomy drain bag belt

Mentally preparing for mastectomy

LCIS on 1st year

📚BCNA's Information and Resources Hub

🙋National Volunteers Week ❤️May 18-24

Post surgery pathology

Tamoxifen..

Zoladex 3 monthly available but not PBS covered for women

📣Have you experienced differences in surgical quotes? We’d love to hear from you.

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