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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
4 hours ago
double mastectomy
lymph nodes
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Groundbreaking genomic test could spare millions of breast cancer patients chemotherapy
I wonder if there were any members ON the Optima Trial? The Optima trial, led by University College London, followed more than 4,000 patients with newly diagnosed breast cancer in the UK, Norway, ...
arpie
5 hours ago
clinical-trial
study
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1Comment
Anyone moved breast care teams?
I'm currently being treated at a public hospital in Melbourne and will receive my lumpectomy results tomorrow. If the margins are clear, I plan to request a DCISionRT test, as I'm hoping to avoid rad...
yoda
12 hours ago
lumpectomy
surgery
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Newly Diagnosed
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed on the 12 May with Invasive ductal Carcinoma ER + PR+ and HER 2 negative. I'm still getting my head around the situation. I stopped all forms of hormone therapy, for m...
HonuKaha26
2 days ago
anxiety
invasive ductal carcinoma
54Views
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3Comments
Who to ask about pathology details?
Hi all, just new here…yay🎉?! 🤦🏻‍♀️ I see everyone seems to know what hormone, stage and other details of their cancer. I know the size of mine, that it is invasive lobular. Just wondering, as I’d...
MintyChicken
2 days ago
invasive lobular cancer
lumpectomy
lymph nodes
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2Comments
🤝When you need an extra helping hand...
Our community knows all too well that when you are living with cancer, your day can turn out completely different to what you had expected, with changing energy levels and support needs. Sometimes, t...
Christina_BCNA
2 days ago
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3likes
0Comments
Struggling to make surgery/reconstruction decision
Hi everyone I have been diagnosed with high grade DCIS with an MRI showing a potential small spot of invasive cancer in my right breast. I have to have a mastectomy and I am booked in for surgery ne...
Jamie350
2 days ago
diep
double mastectomy
mastectomy
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0likes
13Comments
Policy & Advocacy Update - Vicki Durston - May26
3 MIN READ I’m incredibly proud to have represented BCNA at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Breast Cancer Congress this year. One of the most significant moments for BCNA at the Congress was ...
Vicki_BCNA
3 days ago
advocacy
news
30Views
2likes
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
3 days ago
dcis
lumpectomy
mastectomy
325Views
0likes
17Comments
Post-treatment fatigue - feeling discouraged and frustrated
Hi there lovely people. I finished chemo in Sept '25 and radiation in Oct '25 (so about 7 months ago), and I'm on tamoxifen. I am still really struggling with fatigue and having to pace and limit mys...
Daisymoo
4 days ago
coping
menopause
work
75Views
0likes
4Comments
National Reconciliation Week 2026 (27 May – 3 June)
1 MIN READ This week, we recognise National Reconciliation Week and reflect on this year’s theme: “All In” - a powerful call for all Australians to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every single day. Re...
Mez_BCNA
4 days ago
First Peoples
support
torres-strait-islander
14Views
2likes
0Comments
Tamoxifen and haemorrhoids.
Hello I wondered if anyone has had **bleep** bleeding while on Tamoxifen and feel that it is a side effect. I have just started bleeding after being on Tamoxifen for 6 months. Whether it is relat...
Spursy
4 days ago
tamoxifen
39Views
0likes
1Comment
Flying with a seroma
Hi peeps I have a seroma on my chest wall, following mastectomy with flat closure just over 12 months ago. The seroma has been drained multiple times but keeps coming back - the saga continues... ...
Daisymoo
4 days ago
post surgery
123Views
0likes
2Comments
🌱Wednesday Wellness - it’s OK to Ask: Breast Cancer and Breaking Taboos - 21May26🌱
2 MIN READ Asking questions about breast cancer can be harder than it sounds. Even when something is worrying you, it’s common to hold back or try to downplay how you are feeling. You might not want to seem dif...
Christina_BCNA
4 days ago
support
wellness
21Views
3likes
0Comments
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
5 days ago
media
84Views
6likes
1Comment
👋 Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members May 18-24 👋
Welcome to members who recently joined our online community in the past week! We hope you are connecting with others and finding support. VintageKat birdsong Peggy40 Louise1957 Pammigirl ...
Astrida_BCNA
5 days ago
welcome
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2likes
0Comments
ENDS 27 MAY - Last chance for Pink Fun Buns 🩷
2 MIN READ Our Pink Bun Campaign ends close of business tomorrow! Every Fun Bun 6 Pack from Bakers Delight goes straight to strengthening BCNA's impact, including right here in our wonderful Online Network. ...
Christina_BCNA
5 days ago
pink bun
12Views
2likes
0Comments
Anastrozole and vertigo
Hi all, couple of weeks ago I had such a terrible vertigo that I couldn't get out of the bed for one week. Now I am fine. I am taking Anastrozole in the past 5 years. I am wondering could vertigo was ...
Zan
5 days ago
230Views
0likes
9Comments
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
6 days ago
fat-grafting
lipofilling
lumpectomy
pain
post-surgery
71Views
0likes
2Comments
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
6 days ago
Endocrine Therapy
Goserelin
side-effects
zoladex
448Views
2likes
10Comments

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Post surgery pathology

Groundbreaking genomic test could spare millions of breast cancer patients chemotherapy

Anyone moved breast care teams?

Newly Diagnosed

Who to ask about pathology details?

🤝When you need an extra helping hand...

Struggling to make surgery/reconstruction decision

Policy & Advocacy Update - Vicki Durston - May26

Another Re-Excision or Mastectomy?

Post-treatment fatigue - feeling discouraged and frustrated

National Reconciliation Week 2026 (27 May – 3 June)

Tamoxifen and haemorrhoids.

Flying with a seroma

🌱Wednesday Wellness - it’s OK to Ask: Breast Cancer and Breaking Taboos - 21May26🌱

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

👋 Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members May 18-24 👋

ENDS 27 MAY - Last chance for Pink Fun Buns 🩷

Anastrozole and vertigo

Lipofilling - tips for preparation and recovery please.

Zoladex 3 monthly available but not PBS covered for women

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