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Did you have a Mirena in place like me when diagnosed with breast cancer?
I was diagnosed with breast cancer 3.5 months ago and had a double mastectomy 3months ago. I am 44 years old. I started doing some research as a number of people I know with breast cancer who were yo...
YvetteM
1 hour ago
clinical trials and research
young women
69Views
0likes
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Newly diagnosed and Menopause
Hello everyone, My name is Kate, and I recently turned 48. Just a few weeks ago, my world shifted dramatically when I was diagnosed with breast cancer. After discussing options with my doctor, I've ...
katesmom
1 hour ago
menopause
premenopausal
317Views
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7Comments
Extensive DCIS with ITC
hi, I was diagnosed with high grade DCIS following a MRI late last year (showed as ~2.5cm), not picked up on US or mammogram. I had a lumpectomy, which didn't get clear margins at 7.5cm so based on t...
GC003
1 day ago
dcis
treatment decisions
30Views
0likes
0Comments
Starting radiation
Hello all, I will be starting radiation tomorrow. I had a complete pathological response after 6 months of chemo and a double mastectomy with complete axillary node removal and DIEP recon. But since ...
M0nP
1 day ago
mastectomy
radiation
side-effects
87Views
2likes
5Comments
Anyone had TC chemo?
Hi, I am likely going to start chemo possibly next week. It’s will be TC for three months. I am very worried about it of course. I would like very much to reduce my risk of peripheral neuropathy and ...
Newwingstoo
1 day ago
chemotherapy
142Views
1like
5Comments
Radiation, driving and fatigue
I was hoping to hear about any experiences of driving and fatigue while undergoing radiation. I've been told to be aware of fatigue. The radiation oncologist and nurses have raised concerns and eyeb...
Moomincorn
1 day ago
Fatigue
radiation
radiotherapy
side-effects
206Views
1like
12Comments
Being flat chested :(
I have had my prothesis in ,firstly my right breast for 25 years, and then my left breast for 20 years . I so want to take them out. They have been in there a long time. And have helped me feel like...
annette
1 day ago
coping
92Views
1like
8Comments
How Do you decide what treatment when there are so many options?
I am so confused and mind blown by the options available after being Diagnosed with Breast cancer on my birthday in December. I am suppose to know by next week what I want to do and finding it extrem...
CaptnK
2 days ago
young women breast cancer
71Views
0likes
5Comments
Radiation post DIEP
Hello all, I am exactly 4 weeks post double mastectomy and DIEP (including complete node clearance) which I had after 6 months of neo-adjuvant chemotherapy. I had TNBC in my right breast with 3 node...
M0nP
2 days ago
chemotherapy
diep
double mastectomy
side-effects
158Views
0likes
7Comments
New to the Team- not exactly happy about it
Hi, 03Dec had a lump checked- invasive lobular cancer, left breast. 09Dec- MRI and spot detected right breast followed by biopsy- same cancer although non-palpable. 19Dec bilateral partial masectomy...
CocoBean71
2 days ago
coping
metastases
progression
228Views
0likes
8Comments
Not sure
I was diagnosed with invasive ductal BC stage 2 ER+PR a couple of weeks ago lymph nodes do not seem affected for now ( biopsy was negative). My breast are small and MRI showed ~4cm cancer. I was wond...
Betty123
2 days ago
breast reconstruction
invasive ductal carcinoma
lumpectomy
mastectomy
radiotherapy
95Views
0likes
3Comments
New diagnosis metastatic breast cancer
Hi, I'm all very new to this being diagnosed only 7 wks ago with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer (triple positive) which has spread to my bones. I am 51 with 2 children. I had only had my first ma...
mel51
2 days ago
anxiety
coping
emotions
triple positive breast cancer
1.2KViews
3likes
28Comments
Breast cancer diagnosis- did you have a Mirena in place, like me?
I was diagnosed with breast cancer 3.5 months ago and had a double mastectomy 3months ago. I am 44 years old. I started doing some research as a number of people I know with breast cancer who were y...
YvetteM
2 days ago
lumpectomy
lymph nodes
mastectomy
support groups
surgery
36Views
0likes
2Comments
New Group - Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
Hello members, If you have been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) or supporting someone with this breast cancer type, you may have asked whether we have a private group available f...
Mez_BCNA
3 days ago
feedback
support
triple-negative-breast-cancer
336Views
0likes
14Comments
Extent of numbness following double mastectomy
Hi! I’ve recently been diagnosed with early stage breast cancer and require a double mastectomy. I’ve been trying to come to terms with the need for this treatment. I’m wondering if some of the lo...
Winter
3 days ago
double mastectomy
mastectomy
194Views
0likes
8Comments
Breast cancer has seen a rise in the diagnosis of young women - awareness is key! 🔑
Growing numbers of women are being diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40. While experts are not able to say for sure what is driving this, the impact is still notably huge on both the hea...
Christina_BCNA
3 days ago
awareness
check-up
young women
young women breast cancer
19Views
3likes
0Comments
Breast cancer has seen a rise in the diagnosis of young women - awareness is key! 🔑
Growing numbers of women are being diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40. While experts are not able to say for sure what is driving this, the impact is still notably huge on both the hea...
Christina_BCNA
3 days ago
awareness
check-up
young women
young women breast cancer
10Views
2likes
0Comments
🌱Wednesday Wellness - 11Feb26 - Women & Girls in Science Day👩🔬
2 MIN READ Today is International Day of Women and Girls in Science🧪🔬 For this week's Wednesday Wellness check in, we're celebrating the women in our Seat at the Table (SATT) program who turn lived experie...
Christina_BCNA
4 days ago
event
Wellness
15Views
2likes
0Comments
👉START HERE! ✨About BCNA's Online Network ✨
Welcome to BCNA’s Online Network. The same network you know and love, but now even better and with a single login for our digital tools. Online Network has been designed around your needs, based u...
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👋 Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members Feb2-8 👋
Welcome to members who recently joined our online community in the past week! We hope you are connecting with others and finding support. dm KateC71 lily2024 CazzB2026 Mal1 ChrissieA Bel...
Christina_BCNA
5 days ago
welcome
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4likes
1Comment

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Did you have a Mirena in place like me when diagnosed with breast cancer?

Newly diagnosed and Menopause

Extensive DCIS with ITC

Starting radiation

Anyone had TC chemo?

Radiation, driving and fatigue

Being flat chested :(

How Do you decide what treatment when there are so many options?

Radiation post DIEP

New to the Team- not exactly happy about it

Not sure

New diagnosis metastatic breast cancer

Breast cancer diagnosis- did you have a Mirena in place, like me?

New Group - Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)

Extent of numbness following double mastectomy

Breast cancer has seen a rise in the diagnosis of young women - awareness is key! 🔑

Breast cancer has seen a rise in the diagnosis of young women - awareness is key! 🔑

🌱Wednesday Wellness - 11Feb26 - Women & Girls in Science Day👩🔬

👉START HERE! ✨About BCNA's Online Network ✨

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