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

How to prioritise self care?

So self care is the mantra in survivorship right? I need to do gym three times a week for the weight bearing exercises to stave off the bone damage of Letrozole. Haven't managed to work that into m...

kmakm Living with breast cancer

7 years ago

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surgery loomimg

Hey everyone I’m on the countdown to my surgery now (26th August). I’m trying to prepare best I can mentally & emotionally. Gosh that’s difficult! It’s only an overnight stay but am asking for a...

Ann58 General discussions

2 months ago

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surgery question

I have no idea what to expect with surgery next week - and I’m quite anxious about the drains that I keep hearing about 🥹 does everyone get drains and how long for?

Ann58 Surgery

2 months ago

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surgery postponed

The surgery was supposed to be next Wednesday 12th It has been postponed to 26th. 2 weeks later 😩 I’m going through the public system & apparently there are no beds. My stress levels are through t...

Ann58 Surgery

2 months ago

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Off for surgery

Morning All, Really grateful to have found this forum. I was diagnosed last week, 6 Oct, and like many of you, came as a total shock. I have invasive ductal carcinoma, 95mm, ER+ PR+ HER2-. I’m have ...

Robyn450 DCIS

8 days ago

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