Prioritising access to risk reducing surgery

Linda's Story

This is why we do what we do – the experiences of those like Linda living with the uncertainty is real.

BCNA with clinicians are calling for change to prioritise access to risk reducing surgery for people with inherited high risks of breast cancer.

Do you have a story to tell?

If you need help navigating high risk breast cancer you can call BCNA's Helpline on 1800 500 258

Link to Linda's video:

https://youtu.be/XvHFIn0oI-s?si=NI9S4x16JC6Klwnx

Surgery decisions

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No tests before surgery

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28 days ago

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Surgery Decision

Hi, I'm 40 years old and was diagnosed with Stage 2 Triple positive cancer in my left breast in December last year. The core biopsy showed an invasive carcinoma associated with solid DCIS with lobular...

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Post surgery changes

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