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Happy Thursday everyone! Please see attached a research opportunity being conducted by Western Sydney University. If you have any questions or concerns regarding this research, please contact Dr...
Erana_BCNA
9 hours ago
bcna
research
study
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Election called
Hi everyone - it has been a while since I have posted myself but as always I love the many messages you share with each other that I have a chance to read. Last week Vicki (our Director of Policy, A...
Kirsten_BCNA
7 days ago
data
diagnosis
financial-impact
living well
mammogram
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DIEP Surgery
Hello Pink Sisters I had DIEP surgery late last year and will be undergoing phase 2 in a few months. I can’t help but be frustrated by the back fat pockets that have appeared since surgery. My ...
lainee
22 days ago
diep
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ENCORE - Hunter region
Hi ladies, Many of you may be familiar with the YWCA ENCORE program. ENCORE is a FREE eight week program designed specifically for women who have experienced breast cancer at any time in their l...
ywcahunter
26 days ago
encore
encore-program
exercise
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Belly button after DIEP
Hi Network, I’m 8 weeks post-mastectomy and DIEP reconstruction following a DCIS diagnosis. Overall, recovery is going well—except for my belly button. I developed an infection 10 days post-op, whic...
Savvy
30 days ago
breast-reconstruction
mastectomy
Reconstruction
side-effects
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LOW DOSE TAMOXIFEN
Hi All, I have had treatment for DCIS, (surgery + Radiotherapy) and my specialist has said if I would like to a can take tamoxifen – low dose 5mg, and its an optional extra. I have health anxiety a...
aj456
2 months ago
tamoxifen
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Adelaide-based members: Opportunity to participate in Breast Cancer documentary
Hi everyone! I'm sharing an opportunity to participate in a documentary being created as part of a second-year film project at the Academy of Interactive Entertainment (AIE). The focus of the docum...
Erana_BCNA
2 months ago
diagnosis
personal-story
research
survey
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BCNA calling out the government - failing to protect Australians from genetic discrimination
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is calling out the government for failing to protect Australians from genetic discrimination while showcasing its new genomics framework. Cancer Austr...
Mez_BCNA
2 months ago
advocacy
genetic-testing
genomic-testing
insurance
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Breast cancer costs Australian women and the wider community billions in lost work hours and wages
A new first-of-its-kind study has revealed that of the estimated 10,732 working-age Australian women diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022, they will collectively lose a projected AU$1.4 billion in wag...
Mez_BCNA
2 months ago
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Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Lunch
1 MIN READSaturday 1st March 12:30pm Herdsman Lake Tavern Come and join us for an afternoon of sharing everything about breast reconstruction - this is the place to get honest answers & expectations from l...
Leone88
3 months ago
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Volunteer for Pink Bun campaign
1 MIN READ Do you, or someone you know, have time between now and the end of May to support Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)’s biggest fundraiser? We are looking for people to help coordinate Pi...
Mez_BCNA
3 months ago
advocacy
bcna
fundraising
pink-bun
support
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Welcome New Members - 14th January 2025
2 MIN READ Hello and welcome to our newest Online Network members: @kimmyk54 @Kinjeng @BENWOODS @HammahM @SanthiG @anhart @jmr @MrsPP @Anne123 @Carolyn52 @ajtunn @ZeraphicZebra @caitblack @BrigitteB @J...
Mez_BCNA
3 months ago
community-guidelines
navigating-the-online-community
podcasts
webcast
welcome
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Recovering from DCIS grade 3 double mastectomy
Hi Everyone, Just wanted to introudce myself & tell my story. I am 52 & recovering from a bilateral nipple sparing mastectomy & immediate implant recon & right sentinel node surgery. I was diagnosed ...
May2024
4 months ago
dcis
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Introduction - Erana from BCNA
Hi everyone! My name is Erana, and I am the Consumer Engagement Coordinator at BCNA. I work with our wonderful Consumer Representatives and oversee our Review and Survey Group. In the coming...
Erana_BCNA
4 months ago
bcna
research
survey
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Moved: Having breasts removed
1 MIN READThis discussion has been moved.
Mez_BCNA
4 months ago
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New treatments being researched all the time
My amazing nephew in Ireland is involved in this research. Hopefully another hair saving treatment for the future, without the freezing temp.
Katie46
4 months ago
hair-loss
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Inherited gene mutations - are you at higher risk of breast cancer?
1 MIN READ Approximately 5-10% of breast cancers are hereditary- caused by a gene abnormality that is passed from a parent to their child. If one or more of your close family members have been dia...
Mez_BCNA
5 months ago
BRCA1-BRCA2
family-history
genetic-testing
PALB2
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High Dose Radiation to Chest Wall. Long-Term Side Effects?
Hello, My radiation oncologist has recommended a 20% higher than normal dose of radiation to the chest wall due to close posterior margin. I am keen to know what long-term side effects anyone has ...
KCG
5 months ago
radiotherapy
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Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Xmas Party
1 MIN READSaturday 7th December 12:30pm Herdsman Lake Tavern Wembley Perth ladies - Please join us for our last support group for 2024. This is the place to hear about the different types of reconstructions ...
Leone88
5 months ago
Reconstruction
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bits to check out
Feel free to ask ANY questions of us, as there are NO dumb questions. We've 'been there, done that' so know how you are feeling just now & what you are going thru. And someone is sure to have expe...
arpie
6 months ago
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Breast cancer costs Australian women and the wider community billions in lost work hours and wages

Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Lunch

Volunteer for Pink Bun campaign

Welcome New Members - 14th January 2025

Recovering from DCIS grade 3 double mastectomy

Introduction - Erana from BCNA

Moved: Having breasts removed

New treatments being researched all the time

Inherited gene mutations - are you at higher risk of breast cancer?

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Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Xmas Party

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