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sentinel node biopsy
Hi there my name is Anna. i am having surgery next week , my anxiety levels are pretty high. i am very nervous about the sentinel node biopsy. the idea of having a needle near the nipple. i am re...
annabody67
24 minutes ago
invasive ductal carcinoma
lymph nodes
newly diagnosed
78Views
1like
7Comments
🗣️ Invitation to share your voice: Understanding Cancer Related Stigma Through Lived Experience
BCNA’s Consumer Engagement team is inviting members of our Online Network to share their experiences of stigma and shame following a cancer diagnosis. Cancer related stigma is not only about visibl...
Christina_BCNA
2 hours ago
advocacy
equity
lived experience
lived experience survey
research
16Views
2likes
0Comments
💊Advocacy Update: Standing Strong for Access to Tucatinib
1 MIN READ We wanted to share an important update on BCNA’s advocacy for tucatinib, a targeted therapy used to treat HER2‑positive metastatic breast cancer. 📍 Where things currently stand While tucatinib h...
Christina_BCNA
3 hours ago
advocacy
media
metastatic breast cancer
news
6Views
1like
0Comments
🩺 Early detection & awareness - access BreastScreen services in your state
Regular breast screening is an important part of regular health screening and 'knowing your normal'. Knowing where and how to access BreastScreen in your region makes it easier to look after your bre...
Christina_BCNA
3 hours ago
awareness
breastscreen
screening
15Views
1like
0Comments
🩺 Early detection & awareness - access BreastScreen services in your state
Regular breast screening is an important part of regular health screening and 'knowing your normal'. Knowing where and how to access BreastScreen in your region makes it easier to look after your bre...
Christina_BCNA
3 hours ago
awareness
breastscreen
screening
11Views
0likes
0Comments
Another Re-Excision or Mastectomy?
Well, here I go again. I was diagnosed with DCIS in December. It has been a long path, but I eventually had a double lumpectomy on my right breast on 26 March 2026. A week later I was told that ...
swisha
7 hours ago
dcis
lumpectomy
mastectomy
15Views
0likes
0Comments
Ice or compression
I have decided to wear compression socks and gloves during my 12 rounds of taxol chemo and would love to hear any recommendations I am not sure what brand is best . Thanks for any advice with this .
Janet_Jenkins
14 hours ago
chemotherapy
14Views
0likes
0Comments
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
14 hours ago
lymph nodes
mastectomy
141Views
0likes
7Comments
👋Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members Apr13-19👋
Welcome to members who recently joined our online community in the past week! We hope you are connecting with others and finding support. Gill23 PipG Katielou Diane9 Renee95 AnnaS annabo...
Christina_BCNA
1 day ago
welcome
23Views
2likes
0Comments
Radiation with Old Implants
I am about to undergo radiation and am concerned about how this may affect my implant (approx 10 years old). I am aware that radiation can cause issues with the implant and had thought I could have a...
Niklee
2 days ago
implants
masectomy
radiation
Reconstruction
25Views
0likes
0Comments
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
2 days ago
recurrence
support
surgery
treatment
113Views
1like
5Comments
Hormone Blockers Weight gain & GLP-1s
Hi Everyone, I am 53 yeards old and 3 years into hormone blockers and am managing (barely) all the side-effects except for one. Weight gain. I have always been fit and active and I am working out mo...
itsjustablip
3 days ago
aromatase-inhibitors
hormone-therapy
side-effects
471Views
3likes
5Comments
🎉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
4 days ago
advocacy
media
news
101Views
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
4 days ago
ai
clinical-trial
55Views
2likes
1Comment
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
6 days ago
breast-reconstruction
implants
mastectomy
Reconstruction
surgery
32Views
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
6 days ago
pregnancy
research
risk
26Views
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
7 days ago
chemotherapy
95Views
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
7 days ago
diagnosis
242Views
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
7 days ago
chemotherapy
hair-loss
wig
334Views
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
7 days ago
double mastectomy
208Views
1like
6Comments

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sentinel node biopsy

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💊Advocacy Update: Standing Strong for Access to Tucatinib

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🩺 Early detection & awareness - access BreastScreen services in your state

Another Re-Excision or Mastectomy?

Ice or compression

Post mastectomy and auxiliary clearance concerns ?

👋Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members Apr13-19👋

Radiation with Old Implants

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

Hormone Blockers Weight gain & GLP-1s

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

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

Unilateral mastectomy with delayed reconstruction

🔬 Upcoming Online Event: How pregnancy affects breast cancer risk

Chemo dilemma

Letrozole

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