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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
8 hours ago
lymph-nodes
masectomy
side-effects
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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
11 hours ago
coping
metastases
progression
recurrence
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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
2 days ago
advocacy
Making-Metastatic-Breast-Cancer-Count
metastatic breast cancer
news
support
29Views
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
2 days ago
anxiety
invasive ductal carcinoma
lumpectomy
lymph nodes
surgery
284Views
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
2 days ago
compression garments
flying
travel and transport
39Views
0likes
3Comments
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
51Views
0likes
5Comments
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
3 days ago
biopsy
34Views
0likes
4Comments
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
3 days ago
lymph nodes
lymph-nodes
lymphoedema
side-effects
24Views
1like
2Comments
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
3 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
3 days ago
lymphoedema
59Views
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
3 days ago
lymphoedema
support-groups
374Views
1like
14Comments
Resources for my kids
Hi everyone 👋 I'm 34 years old and recently diagnosed. About to start chemotherapy and want to find some books or resources to help me talk to my young kids about it when I start. I think my 4 year ...
youngmum
3 days ago
chemotherapy
children
family
young women breast cancer
23Views
0likes
1Comment
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
3 days ago
fundraising
pink-lady-match
support
20Views
1like
0Comments
Important Announcement
1 MIN READ BCNA’s Online Network will be temporarily unavailable from 7pm AEST, July 1, 2025, until the morning of July 2, 2025. During this time, you will not be able to access the Online Network. This...
Mez_BCNA
3 days ago
news
90Views
2likes
8Comments
4 Corners - Generation Cancer
4 Corners on ABC had an interesting program on cancer in young adults (under 50) called “Generation Cancer”. Not specific to breast cancer, but breast cancer was mentioned quite a bit. Should be ...
Suki
4 days ago
young women breast cancer
142Views
2likes
8Comments
Inflammatory Breast Cancer
Moderator moved @MissL post from activity section to 'Newly Diagnosed': Hi ladies, I'm still in the testing stage, but have been told I have Inflammatory Breast Cancer, in Breast, skin & lymph nodes...
Mez_BCNA
5 days ago
inflammatory-breast-cancer
new-diagnosis
100Views
0likes
3Comments
Abemaciclib Verezenio side effects
Hi Ladies, I have recently started on Letrizole/Hormone Therapy, and Verenio / Abemaciclib and am struggling with the side effects. I am in the fortunate position in that both these drugs are bein...
Jenni22
5 days ago
breast-cancer-trials
side-effects
483Views
1like
22Comments
Do you have lymphoedema?
The ALERT (Australian Lymphoedema Education, Reseach and Treatment) team at Macquarie University are looking for people living with primary or secondary lymphoedema to complete an online survey which...
Jane221
5 days ago
lymphoedema
research
259Views
1like
19Comments
Letrozole - compound pharmacy
Hello I was wondering if anyone has had any luck with getting Letrozole made by a compounding pharmacy to reduce the fillers and preservatives that come with the commercial Letrozole? I am about to...
AliceM
6 days ago
aromatase-inhibitors
hormone-therapy
letrozole
side-effects
32Views
0likes
0Comments
Regrowing hair
This possibly sounds silly and vain however, I am looking for advice on regrowing my hair post chemo. I have been looking online but hasn’t been helpful. The first hair that came through was grey a...
scram
6 days ago
emotions
83Views
0likes
5Comments

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