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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
11 hours ago
First Peoples
support
torres-strait-islander
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0Comments
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
13 hours ago
coping
menopause
work
34Views
0likes
4Comments
🌱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
15 hours ago
support
wellness
12Views
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
1 day ago
tamoxifen
25Views
0likes
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
1 day 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
1 day ago
pink bun
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2likes
0Comments
Dense breast tissue and what it conceals.
My recent lumpectomy revealed multiple tumours that did not show on mammogram or ultrasound. Manual palpation led to a core biopsy and on to lumpectomy. I am awaiting results of a follow up MRI afte...
Meurig
3 days ago
diagnosis
37Views
0likes
2Comments
Ways your GP can help you 🩺 a key partner in breast cancer support
2 MIN READ When navigating a breast cancer diagnosis, or even the uncertainty that comes with symptoms or screening, your GP can be one of the most important people in your support network. Often the first poin...
Christina_BCNA
5 days ago
gp
healthcare team
support
23Views
3likes
0Comments
Cold caps
Ive been cold capping with AC. Kept maybe 10% of my hair. Round 4 next week. When you move to the week Paclitaxel, do you still need to cold cap then? I bring my own from home.
kitkat5
6 days ago
cold-caps
41Views
0likes
1Comment
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
57Views
0likes
2Comments
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
6 days ago
media
73Views
6likes
1Comment
📅Lymphoedema Association Australia - Melbourne Information Day - 20 June
If you or someone in your community is living with lymphoedema, this is a wonderful opportunity to learn, connect, and feel supported. 📅 Saturday, 20 June 2026 🕙 10:00am – 3:30pm 📍 Willia...
Christina_BCNA
6 days ago
event
lymphoedema
15Views
1like
0Comments
🌱Wednesday Wellness - 20May26 - Be Kind to Your Mind 💛
1 MIN READ Midweek can be a lot, physically, mentally and emotionally. And for many in our community, it is not just about getting through the week. It is about navigating an ongoing journey that can feel like...
Christina_BCNA
7 days ago
WELLBEING
wellness
17Views
2likes
0Comments
👋 Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members May11-17👋
Welcome to members who recently joined our online community in the past week! We hope you are connecting with others and finding support. HonuKaha26 StephC Jennifer1 GreenTeaLeaf BM2026 S...
Christina_BCNA
7 days ago
welcome
28Views
4likes
0Comments
Mentally preparing for mastectomy
Hi everyone, I have just finished chemo and am having a single skin sparing mastectomy, with temporising implant, in June. Any handy hints on getting oneself mentally prepared? I am anxious, scared...
Penonce
8 days ago
mastectomy
94Views
0likes
4Comments
📚BCNA's Information and Resources Hub
🧠 Anxiety rises with the unknown, the unfamiliar, and the uncertain. But the flipside is that anxiety comes down with good quality information. – Dr Charlotte Tottman 👉 BCNA's Information and ...
Christina_BCNA
8 days ago
information
mental health
resources
tips
43Views
4likes
0Comments
Mastectomy drain bag belt
I am having a double total mastectomy soon and was wondering if anyone has purchased a drain belt and if so where did you purchase it and was it useful. Thanks.
Bees
9 days ago
double mastectomy
flat closure
94Views
0likes
6Comments
🙋National Volunteers Week ❤️May 18-24
This National Volunteer Week, we’re celebrating the heart of our community – our incredible volunteers 💗 From our dedicated office volunteers and passionate Consumer Representatives, to our e...
Christina_BCNA
9 days ago
thankyou
volunteer
29Views
4likes
1Comment
LCIS on 1st year
Hi, last year in Mar25 I was diagnosed with a DCIS, I have dense (c) breasts. In Apr25 I had a lumpectomy and then 2 weeks of radiation. My 1st year review was Mar26 and now I have been diagnosed w...
BM2026
12 days ago
treatment decisions
84Views
0likes
2Comments
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
12 days ago
double mastectomy
lymph nodes
205Views
0likes
10Comments

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National Reconciliation Week 2026 (27 May – 3 June)

Post-treatment fatigue - feeling discouraged and frustrated

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

Tamoxifen and haemorrhoids.

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

ENDS 27 MAY - Last chance for Pink Fun Buns 🩷

Dense breast tissue and what it conceals.

Ways your GP can help you 🩺 a key partner in breast cancer support

Cold caps

Lipofilling - tips for preparation and recovery please.

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

📅Lymphoedema Association Australia - Melbourne Information Day - 20 June

🌱Wednesday Wellness - 20May26 - Be Kind to Your Mind 💛

👋 Monday Mingle Meet & Greet - Welcome New Members May11-17👋

Mentally preparing for mastectomy

📚BCNA's Information and Resources Hub

Mastectomy drain bag belt

🙋National Volunteers Week ❤️May 18-24

LCIS on 1st year

Post surgery pathology

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