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Prioritising access to risk reducing surgery

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Mez_BCNA
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1 year ago
We know that the knowledge of your risk of breast cancer can be empowering but it becomes a feeling of being powerless when forced to spend years on public wait lists for risk reducing surger...
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1 year ago

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
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