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arpie
7 years ago
coping
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(Hopefully) At the end of my journey
Hi everyone. I have been reading all your posts (thank you) and never wrote anything myself until now. I was diagnosed with a pretty small but aggressive tumour last June, and pretty quickly moved to ...
CatPie
7 years ago
chemotherapy
coping
diagnosis
lumpectomy
radiotherapy
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16likes
24Comments
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
8 years ago
alternative-therapies
emotions
hormone-therapy
tamoxifen
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13likes
2193Comments
Calling All Network Members - when is your birthday?
Just thought I'd post and see who would like to send me their birthday date so I can post Hooray's on the appropriate day!! It's nice to share something so happy :)
socoda
10 years ago
birthdays
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13likes
263Comments
Results of the Beacon name survey
1 MIN READ Hi everyone, Thank you to those of you who took the time to complete our survey regarding the name of The Beacon. We were delighted to receive more than 2,700 responses. The most popular ...
Christine_BCNA-
8 years ago
beacon-survey
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13likes
21Comments
Let’s move on and remember why we are here
hi there everyone. Firstly thanks to all of you so much for all your support I have mentioned this in my other comments so won’t rave on too much about it here. I would like to now move on as I have ...
onemargie
8 years ago
inspiration
support-groups
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13likes
8Comments
Radiotherapy (5 weeks)
If you haven't been through it yet and are worried, please don't. It sounds much worse than it is. The receptionists, nurses and radiographers are really lovely. It doesn't hurt. It doesn't...
Beckyvdb
2 years ago
be-uplifted
early-breast-cancer
menopause
mental-health
radiotherapy
628Views
13likes
25Comments
5 YEARS TRIPLE NEG CANCER FREE
Hey there. Haven’t been on for awhile, so I thought I’d put it out there. I was 5 year TNBC free on October 16th 2021. I’ve been so busy I totally forgot to post about it. In 2016 I was diagnosed wi...
onemargie
5 years ago
176Views
12likes
12Comments
Is "Brian" the new Farnham??
So.......I thought I had given my lump "Brian" a beautiful farewell concert, complete with audience, drinks and a hearty "F...k Off Brian" back in March. At that stage, I was cruising through the St...
LoisLois
6 years ago
chemotherapy
dcis
emotions
mastectomy
surgery
351Views
12likes
12Comments
A big welcome to all New Online Network Members .....
A warm welcome to all new Online Network members - to the club that no-one really wants to join! Here, You can raise ANY issue, and get helpful replies from those who’ve gone before you, cos we 'get...
arpie
5 years ago
diagnosis
2.2KViews
11likes
16Comments
On Our Walks
A while back there was a lovely thread of sunrises that the early risers among us posted. I loved it, so I thought I'd broaden it to a thread for all the lovely sights we see as we do our slow stagger...
kmakm
8 years ago
exercise
12KViews
11likes
663Comments
Friday Update 1 June 2018
5 MIN READ Hello everyone and welcome to Friday’s update. National Volunteer Week 21 – 28 May 2018 It was National Volunteer week last week and I wanted take this opportunity to say thank yo...
Giovanna_BCNA
8 years ago
friday-update
297Views
10likes
6Comments
What a fortnight!
17 Aug sat. Closed down business. Started cleaning up the mess 18 Aug sun. Cleaned up business. Had job interview 19 Aug mon. Had another job interview. Did more sorting and cleaning 20 Aug Tues. o...
Blossom1961
7 years ago
coping
looking-for-work
1.1KViews
10likes
32Comments
Thought for the week

Anonymous
8 years ago
570Views
10likes
19Comments
New Online Network - Important Information (Please read)
1 MIN READ We’re thrilled to let you know that we are launching a new-look Online Network platform that will be easier-to-navigate and enhance your experience with us, while still allowing you to connec...
BCNA
10 months ago
bcna
communication
274Views
10likes
3Comments
Follow up oncology appointment....a colossal waste of time.
Apologies for the monologue in advance. So yesterday was my 18mth post chemo appointment. That's two hours of my life I won't get back. What a flipping waste of time. I have zero raport with this...
kezmusc
7 years ago
chemotherapy-side-effects
hormone-therapy
survivorship
466Views
10likes
19Comments
Woohoo .... I signed off with my Onc yesterday
It is nearly 8 years since my lump was discovered in Oct 2017, Biopsy in Dec, Surgery in mid Jan 2018 .... 4 weeks of radiation & just over 7 years of Hormone Suppressing tablets .... and I am now of...
arpie
5 months ago
retreats
treatment
252Views
9likes
19Comments
Letting go of blame - WHY did I get cancer?
I've just listened to BCNA's excellent podcast: What you don't know until you do, and one of the comments there made me want to share something that might bring comfort to anyone wondering “Why me?” ...
Shae
5 months ago
anxiety
emotions
support groups
360Views
9likes
6Comments
Creative Corner!
CREATIVE CORNER: Because art is good for you Inspire and be inspired Creative Corner group is gone but that doesn't mean we should mute that creativity! Time to get inspired by each o...
InkPetal
10 years ago
complementary-therapies
inspiration
16KViews
9likes
746Comments
Positive thought for the day xx

LucyDee
8 years ago
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9likes
225Comments

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