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enthusiasm is there but
So many crafts and project s waiting to be done. But life is getting in my way Even my break from work is filled with appointments. wish me luck the grandkids leave me alone long enough to get ba...
cranky_granny
9 hours ago
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Learnt some new. Re HPV
I have been informed that my cervical cancer removed by cone biopsy 37 years ago has come back to life but not in the cervix of all places I never imagined appeared as pre cancerous changes to part o...
cranky_granny
12 hours ago
treatment decisions
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🌍 Global Advocacy Win: Breast Cancer Named in UN Political Declaration 🎉
We’re excited to share a major milestone in BCNA's advocacy. Last week, the United Nations formally adopted the Political Declaration on Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health - and through the ...
Christina_BCNA
15 hours ago
advocacy
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Herceptin treatment post-chemo
Hi there! I finished chemo for her2+ breast cancer 3 weeks ago and have just had a double mastectomy. I’m supposed to continue with herceptin every three weeks for a year. I’ve heard differing report...
BCinParis
2 days ago
her2
treatment decisions
49Views
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2Comments
🌍 Global Advocacy Win: Breast Cancer Named in UN Political Declaration 🎉
2 MIN READ We’re excited to share a major milestone in BCNA's advocacy. Last week, the United Nations formally adopted the Political Declaration on Non-Communicable Diseases and Mental Health - and through the ...
Christina_BCNA
2 days ago
advocacy
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0Comments
Just diagnosed IDC HR++ Her2 low mulitocal, still awaiting further tests and freaking out!
Hi all nice to meet you all but wish it were under better circumstances. I have just been diagosed earlier this month for a check up that I thought was going to show nothing so I was really thrown. I...
itsjustmeuc
2 days ago
anxiety
children
emotions
invasive ductal carcinoma
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1like
3Comments
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
3 days ago
complementary-therapies
inspiration
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9likes
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🌱Wednesday Wellness - 17Dec25 - That's a wrap on 2025!🌱
As we enter in the final weeks of this year, we know the festive season comes with a mix of emotions. For many, it’s a time of joy and connection - but for some, especially those newly diagnosed...
Christina_BCNA
3 days ago
Wellness
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CEO Update - December 2025
3 MIN READ Hi everyone, 🎄Can you believe there are only a few more days until Christmas?! Make sure you've seen my personal message to the Online Network as we prepare for the festive season. Watch ...
Kirsten_BCNA
4 days ago
news
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0Comments
DCIS, DMX reconstruction new diagnosis
Recently diagnosed DCIS Stage 0. Opting for DMX and reconstruction using my tummy fat same day…. Videos and some social media groups are TBH quite confronting and disturbing. I would rather know bu...
Adelaide2025
4 days ago
anxiety
breast reconstruction
coping
emotions
lymph nodes
79Views
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5Comments
ER/PR+ HER2- invasive lobular
I’m a 47 yr old mum of one 6 yr old. I received my ER/PR+ HER2- invasive lobular cancer diagnosis this week. Due to strong family history (mum passed away at 62 in 2012 with triple negative BC- and h...
PamQld
5 days ago
lumpectomy
Reconstruction
surgery
treatment decisions
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0likes
3Comments
👋 Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members Dec8-14👋
Welcome to members who recently joined our online community in the past week! We hope you are connecting with others and finding support. Kj9251 PamQld Kay11 Annaliz Wrensnest Thatgirl C...
Christina_BCNA
5 days ago
welcome
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1like
0Comments
Neuropathy - pins and needles after radiotherapy
Hello Peoples. I see that Neuropathy is common for chemo or drug treatment - but has anyone had Neuropathy after Radiotherapy? I had Radiotherapy for DCIS - it finished 4 months ago - but I have ha...
Posi
5 days ago
peripheral neuropathy
34Views
0likes
1Comment
We’re thinking of our community following the events in Bondi yesterday.
What happened was deeply distressing. We recognise the impact news like this can have—particularly for people living nearby, those with loved ones in the area, and members of the Jewish community. ...
Christina_BCNA
5 days ago
news
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2likes
0Comments
BCNA's 🎄Hours & Support Options
2 MIN READ We know how important the role we play in your breast cancer journey is, and you know how important you are to us. BCNA will be taking a short break over Christmas, please ensure you are familiar wit...
Christina_BCNA
5 days ago
community guidelines
navigating the online community
news
46Views
4likes
0Comments
Radiotherapy and exercise
Hello everyone - After a DCIS diagnosis and lumpectomy with a re-excision I now have clear margins and, although I could have refused radiotherapy, I have opted in as it is still standard treatment...
CattyB
5 days ago
radiation
radiotherapy
side-effects
323Views
3likes
17Comments
Taxol side effects
Hi all, I’m starting paclitaxel chemotherapy this week (once a week for 6 weeks). I’m wanting some insight into how I might feel. It’s a busy time of year and I’m a single mum. We have dance conce...
Annabannana
6 days ago
chemotherapy
side-effects
136Views
1like
7Comments
Scalp Cooling - long curly hair
Hi all, I started TC (docataxel/ cyclophosphamide) two weeks ago and had the scalp cooling PAXMAN. My hair is naturally curly and long, just past the shoulders. On day 15 post first chemo half of ...
Robynredbreast
6 days ago
cold-cap
PAXMAN
174Views
0likes
10Comments
Chemo treatment
Start chemo next week. Diagnosed TNBC, surgery/nodes all came back clear. Doing chemo then radiation to make sure no microscopic cells will come back later on. Chemo using is docetaxel and cyclophosp...
snow
6 days ago
triple negative
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Triple negative recurrence
Hi I was diagnosed with Triple Neg last March 2024 and finished chemo and radiation end Sept. I got through it all fine-not too many side effects bar the usual and I was exercising, eating well, and ...
Tulip1
7 days ago
anxiety
emotions
99Views
0likes
6Comments

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Learnt some new. Re HPV

🌍 Global Advocacy Win: Breast Cancer Named in UN Political Declaration 🎉

Herceptin treatment post-chemo

🌍 Global Advocacy Win: Breast Cancer Named in UN Political Declaration 🎉

Just diagnosed IDC HR++ Her2 low mulitocal, still awaiting further tests and freaking out!

Creative Corner!

🌱Wednesday Wellness - 17Dec25 - That's a wrap on 2025!🌱

CEO Update - December 2025

DCIS, DMX reconstruction new diagnosis

ER/PR+ HER2- invasive lobular

👋 Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members Dec8-14👋

Neuropathy - pins and needles after radiotherapy

We’re thinking of our community following the events in Bondi yesterday.

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