Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) and breast cancer
A place to connect people with Autism and a diagnosis of breast cancer. The additional challenges faced by someone with ASD while navigating a breast cancer diagnosis are not always understood. In this space, connect, support and share your experiences with others going through a similar journey.BCNA Mod Squad
Breast cancer, childlessness and us
Carers corner
A safe and welcoming place for those caring for a partner, parent, child or family member. Connect with others who are going through a similar situation. Discuss the very real and personal issues that affect you as carers.Christians diagnosed with breast cancer
A public group for Christians diagnosed with breast cancer. Join to discuss your faith and how you find strength and comfort in the Scriptures. Prayers and Bible study are welcome.Choosing breast reconstruction
The many options for breast reconstruction can seem overwhelming. This is a place for women to connect, help make decisions and share their experiences of breast reconstruction through words and pictures. If you’re planning reconstruction following mastectomy or partial mastectomy, you are welcome to join, regardless of your cancer status. To respect people’s privacy, please do not copy or share any of the stories or pictures in this group. The information and discussion in this private group is not to be used as medical advice. For medical advice, please contact your health professionals. Content warning: Please be aware that group members may share photos of breast surgeries. Words or images can cause sadness, distress or trigger traumatic memories for people. Please contact the BCNA Helpline if you need to talk to someone.First Peoples
This private group is for First Peoples affected by breast cancer. You can share stories and experiences or just connect with others who understand your situation.Flat Chat - no breast reconstruction
This private group welcomes people who are considering or have chosen to stay flat after single or double mastectomy. You may have made the active decision to go flat, or you may not have had a choice because of your individual situation. Find help with the different challenges of wearing a breast form or prosthesis or ‘going flat’ with no breast form. Ask questions, share your experience, and support others who may be going through a similar journey. To respect people’s privacy, please do not copy or share any of the stories or pictures in this group. The information and discussion in this private group is not to be used as medical advice. For medical advice, please contact your health professionals. Content warning: Please be aware that group members may share photos of breast surgeries. Words or images can cause sadness, distress or trigger traumatic memories for people. Please contact the BCNA Helpline if you need to talk to someone.Hereditary Genetic Mutations and breast cancer
A group to support people affected by genetic mutations that increase their risk of breast cancer. Faulty genes, such as BRCA1 and BRCA2, can be passed on through generations of families on both the mother’s and the father’s side. You or someone in your family may have been affected. Find support from other people also navigating this diagnosis.Invasive Lobular Cancer (ILC)
Anyone diagnosed with an invasive lobular breast cancer (ILC) can join this group. Access peer support and share experiences and information. ILC starts in the lobules (milk-producing glands) of the breast and, according to US figures, makes up about 10% of all invasive breast cancers.Let's talk about vaginas
This private group is for discussing sexual health and emotions during and after breast cancer. We cover a lot of issues, including the effects of menopause and cancer treatment, such as vaginal atrophy, pain during sex, UTIs and lost libido. We also try and discuss a variety of products that may help. It’s a safe place to ask any questions you might not feel comfortable asking elsewhere. You can download if you and your partner are struggling with intimate relationships after cancer, or just find others exploring answers to a lot of the problems we share.LGBTIQ+ Breast Cancer Network
A group for people who identify within the LGBTIQ+ communities and have been affected by breast cancer. Connect and find support in this peer-to-peer group.Living in Regional, Rural and Remote areas
Connect with others living in rural and remote areas across Australia who are affected by breast cancer. This group is a place for discussing topics and issues with people who have similar experiences in accessing treatment and support.Living with metastatic cancer
This is a private group for people living with metastatic breast cancer (also called secondary and advanced breast cancer). In this safe space, you can connect with others for peer support, hope and encouragement.Men living with breast cancer
Men who have breast cancer are welcome to join this group, whether you are recently diagnosed or living with cancer. Partners are also welcome to join. No topics are off limits, so feel free to ask questions, give advice, form friendships, or just know you're not alone in the world of pink. The group was started by Rod who was diagnosed in 2014 with stage 3B inflammatory breast cancer and has the BRCA1 gene variation.Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
Connect with others who are diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). We welcome you to this safe place to ask questions, share your experience and support others who may be going through a similar journey. Around 15% of people with early breast cancer will have a subtype called TNBC. The information and discussion in this private group is not to be used as medical advice. For medical advice, please contact your health professionals.Triple Positive Breast Cancer (TPBC)
The Triple Positive Breast Cancer (TPBC) group welcomes people with this breast cancer subtype. If you’d like to connect with others who are also living with TPBC, we encourage you to join the group. TPBC has higher-than-typical levels of ER, PR and HER2 protein.Young Women
This is a group for young women affected by breast cancer. In the world of breast cancer treatment, women are ‘young’ if they are pre-menopausal. Discuss key issues that affect young women with breast cancer, including pregnancy, fertility, ovarian suppression during treatment, and early menopause.Work and breast cancer
This public group connects members around the topics related to employment and breast cancer.
