Caring for someone with breast cancer

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Helping make decisions
Hi, my Mum is 78 and was diagnosed with hormone positive breast cancer in 2023, she has had her surgery and radiotherpay and is now on her hormone blockers. She now needs to make a decision about taki...
Jemmy
7 months ago
family
side-effects
support
treatment-decisions
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With or without a plastic surgeon? How common is a mastectomy and reconstruction without p.surgeon
Hi everyone, my family member’s breast cancer doctor said she can perform her mastectomy and reconstruction without the help of a plastic surgeon. This makes my family member nervous. As she was told...
Redgina
2 years ago
double-mastectomy
191Views
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8Comments
Is anyone on a home care package & NOT in the Carer's Group? MORE Changes being made ....
I have posted this link into the Carer's Group but think that not all who are on a Home Care Package are in the group .... so posting it here as well. This is for members who actively CARE for fr...
arpie
2 years ago
carers
61Views
1like
3Comments
First time lump: from a concerned husband's POV
Hi all I'm not really sure if this is the place to be asking this, but I've tried looking and reading online to get info, but it all seems fairly general, a little all over the place, and mostly ame...
Hubby2021
3 years ago
family
support
ultrasound
young-women
364Views
0likes
7Comments
Finding ways to support my Indonesian fiancé - I’m a fast learner.
Hello everyone, I’m looking for some guidance and help. I’m still learning the terms. My fiancé and I met earlier this year online. We were planning on an engagement and first time to meet in pers...
Dials_Mavis
3 years ago
emotions
practical-assistance
111Views
0likes
2Comments
Supporting a loved one with post-cancer depression
Hi there, I'm looking for some guidance as to supporting a loved one who has developed symptoms of depression after surviving breast cancer. She has actually experienced breast cancer twice, as well a...
lottie123
3 years ago
chemotherapy-side-effects
coping
depression
emotions
support-groups
312Views
0likes
6Comments
Supporting wife diagnosed with HER+ breast cancer
Original post created by member @AaryBee moved to own discussion in 'Supporting someone with breast cancer' category:
Mez_BCNA
4 years ago
carers
her2
support
162Views
0likes
6Comments
The things people say
Someone posted this link on fb. Enjoyed it and sharing for you all. 3 weeks ago someone suggested i juice 8 times a day, especially carrot juice. Ive been given crystals, essential oils. I was warn...
MicheleR
4 years ago
alternative-therapies
support
351Views
2likes
14Comments
Supporting a friend Overseas.
Evening Everyone. I am so glad we have such an incredible service online. The resources on here are very good, and easy to navigate. I hope this is ok. I have been hit with the news that my very a...
hlenehan
5 years ago
inspiration
support
91Views
0likes
3Comments
Husband not coping
Does anyone have any advice dealing with a husband who is not dealing with a diagnosis? He’s leaning on me for emotional support and has spent most of the holidays drunk (he was a heavy drinker before...
Brownowl
5 years ago
coping
family
partners
support-groups
692Views
0likes
19Comments
One more AC then Taxol and Carboplatin
Hi, would love to hear from anyone who has one ac to go and also those on taxol weekly so i no what to expect. Feeling scared all over again.
Penny001
5 years ago
chemotherapy
coping
1.3KViews
0likes
6Comments
husband not coping with my physical appearance since failed reconstruction
Hi I had a mastectomy and immediate reconstruction on breast that was prev radiated - I was aware of risk might fail and unfortuantely that has happened. 'I am left with a mound with nipple and v c...
dodg113
5 years ago
mastectomy
partners
Reconstruction
support-groups
1.5KViews
0likes
31Comments
StrataXRT
Hi All, I need some advice from our great hive mind I have a question, on behalf of a close contact who isn't on the forum at this stage. She's had a lumpectomy and sentinal node biopsy, and is h...
lrb_03
5 years ago
radiotherapy
side-effects
1.6KViews
0likes
17Comments
Understanding pathology terminology in overseas diagnosis of breast cancer
I am 3 years post breast cancer surgery and have just found out that a family member overseas has been diagnosed with malignant breast cancer. The pathology report states Nottingham Grade 3 and I woul...
Moochum
5 years ago
new-diagnosis
191Views
0likes
4Comments
Screaming inside
I need to vent. I want to scream, slam doors, hit something Two days ago my daughter visited & told me she has been diagnosed with advanced breast cancer. She was strong, composed, not emotional as...
Allie_P
6 years ago
family
new-diagnosis
881Views
4likes
23Comments
Seeking support and friendship
Hello lovely people, My mum was diagnosed with early breast cancer last Thursday. I felt a rush of mixed emotions and thoughts. I felt scared, upset, sad, and isolated. My dad passed away just over a...
Dani1981
6 years ago
family
support
441Views
1like
14Comments
I would like to connect with other carers....
This discussion was created from comments split from: Community Guidelines September 2019.
System
6 years ago
carers
coping
support-group
261Views
0likes
13Comments
Who is a 'Carer' in Victoria? Care Card & 'myki' card available to you
Hi guys Just saw a post elsewhere, re a Care Card and 'myki' card for free travel in Vic for Carers! Not sure if this is available in other states?
arpie
6 years ago
carers
231Views
0likes
0Comments
Good news and thank you to the network
Dear friends ( that's how I think of you) I was diagnosed with breast cancer in April 2018. After over 18 months of aggressive treatment - chemo, bilateral mastectomy and radiation, my specialist ha...
judys
6 years ago
diagnosis
thankyou
treatment
121Views
3likes
8Comments
BCNA requesting your help with our 2019 Christmas Appeal
Hello everyone, We are looking for your help with our 2019 Christmas appeal. For those newly diagnosed with breast cancer the holiday season can be full of uncertainty and isolation. That's why...
Rosie_BCNA
6 years ago
coping
emotions
family
121Views
0likes
0Comments

Caring for someone with breast cancer

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Recent Discussions

Helping make decisions

With or without a plastic surgeon? How common is a mastectomy and reconstruction without p.surgeon

Is anyone on a home care package & NOT in the Carer's Group? MORE Changes being made ....

First time lump: from a concerned husband's POV

Finding ways to support my Indonesian fiancé - I’m a fast learner.

Supporting a loved one with post-cancer depression

Supporting wife diagnosed with HER+ breast cancer

The things people say

Supporting a friend Overseas.

Husband not coping

One more AC then Taxol and Carboplatin

husband not coping with my physical appearance since failed reconstruction

StrataXRT

Understanding pathology terminology in overseas diagnosis of breast cancer

Screaming inside

Seeking support and friendship

I would like to connect with other carers....

Who is a 'Carer' in Victoria? Care Card & 'myki' card available to you

Good news and thank you to the network

BCNA requesting your help with our 2019 Christmas Appeal

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