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Bone and join pain side effects of chemotherapy
Hi, I’m new to this group and have only just started chemotherapy. I’m experiencing strong bone and joint pain from the chemo and wondering if anyone could suggest ways to minimise this. I’m taking P...
Anna25
8 hours ago
chemotherapy-side-effects
pain
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BCNA's metastatic data map
1 MIN READ Check out BCNA's metastatic data map A visual reminder of our goal to achieve stage and recurrence reporting nationwide. Metastatic breast cancer is treatable but incurable. As people live longe...
BCNA_Mod
2 days ago
advocacy
metastatic breast cancer
support
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Friday Update - 17th April 2025
5 MIN READ Hi everyone, We’re back with your latest update from Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)—keeping you across activity happening within the organisation and the broader community. Whether you’re n...
BCNA_Mod
9 days ago
advocacy
friday update
information
media
my journey
78Views
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BreastScreen NSW to report breast density
1 MIN READ BCNA welcomes the announcement by BreastScreen NSW to report breast density, which is to be phased in over the coming months. We want to acknowledge the leadership of the team in New South Wa...
Mez_BCNA
17 days ago
advocacy
Dense-Breast-Tissue
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Share your views
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
24 days ago
bcna
research
study
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0Comments
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
29 days ago
data
diagnosis
financial-impact
living well
mammogram
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How to start a discussion
We’ve recently updated our system, so the way you start a new discussion has changed slightly. We know that any change can be a little confusing at first, but we’re here to help make it as easy as po...
Jenny_BCNA
30 days ago
168Views
4likes
0Comments
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
2 months 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
2 months ago
encore
encore-program
exercise
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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
3 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
3 months ago
diagnosis
personal-story
research
survey
37Views
1like
0Comments
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
3 months ago
advocacy
genetic-testing
genomic-testing
insurance
73Views
5likes
0Comments
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
3 months ago
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0Comments
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
4 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
5 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
5 months ago
bcna
research
survey
52Views
5likes
0Comments
Moved: Having breasts removed
1 MIN READThis discussion has been moved.
Mez_BCNA
5 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
5 months ago
hair-loss
13Views
1like
0Comments

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Bone and join pain side effects of chemotherapy

BCNA's metastatic data map

Friday Update - 17th April 2025

BreastScreen NSW to report breast density

Share your views

Election called

How to start a discussion

DIEP Surgery

ENCORE - Hunter region

LOW DOSE TAMOXIFEN

Adelaide-based members: Opportunity to participate in Breast Cancer documentary

BCNA calling out the government - failing to protect Australians from genetic discrimination

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

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