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🌏Take A Global Deep Breath on May 13th
On May 13th, take one big pause together In a world full of constant news, chaotic schedules, and fast-moving technology, we could all use a big, deep breath. Join Headspace for a free, live virtua...
Denise_BCNA
7 days ago
anxiety
emotions
mental health
mindfulness
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Friday Funnies
So in an effort to begin the weekend with a smile I thought I'd post a picture of something I saw in an antique shop recently. Never mind about all the rest, when is THIS going to be listed on the ...
kmakm
1 month ago
alternative-therapies
emotions
hormone-therapy
tamoxifen
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2202Comments
Wise words ....

arpie
6 months ago
coping
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18likes
707Comments
Baring all
News story about showing off the scars doesn’t consider the trauma of seeing this. There’s a lot of discussion about bringing breast cancer to the attention of the public. With one in seven women like...
Bravo
7 months ago
coping
emotions
mastectomy
288Views
1like
7Comments
Today's feelings in poetry
Lucky So lucky, people say. That they caught it when they did That it hasn’t spread That they got it all That I have insurance So, so lucky. That my friend told me about...
Zelda12
7 months ago
breast-reconstruction
diagnosis
emotions
surgery
survivorship
238Views
5likes
5Comments
Some ideas on ‘keeping busy’ - a ‘Coping Calendar’ - during Covid but relates to any time, really!
I found this Calendar a little while ago - and thought it was quite good (even tho it related to Covid Lockdown!) Even if you only do a few of the things on the list …. It may help create new routine...
arpie
9 months ago
coping
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1like
2Comments
Reaching out
Hi, Just reaching out with the hope of getting things off my chest to people who understand the worry and may have similar experiences. Luckily I did not end up being diagnosed with cancer, for ...
emily30
1 year ago
anxiety
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After 13 years and 2 diagnoses today the biggest celebration yet...
After 13 years and 2 diagnoses today my Oncologist gave me a discharge. A day I NEVER believed would come or would be possible. To anyone who is at the beginning, don't let go of hope that you wil...
melclarity
1 year ago
aromatase-inhibitors
celebrations
emotions
prolia
survivorship
784Views
3likes
37Comments
Anxious wait after MRI
Moderator moved @CeeCee post from 'Activity' section to main Discussion page: CeeCee 9:30am i have not been an anxiety type person before but I am struggling big time. I had an MRI 4 weeks ago whe...
Mez_BCNA
2 years ago
anxiety
mri
support
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0Comments
New diagnosis triple negative BC
Hi all, I'm having a bit of difficulty reaching out to talk to anyone going through a similar experience - I'm 27 and just diagnosed with triple BC. I've joined the young persons group and awaiting...
BeG
2 years ago
coping
support
triple-negative-breast-cancer
young-women
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4Comments
Depression suicide ideation
Hello, I have had a rough time with agitated depression/anxiety and continue with suicide ideation since being diagnosed with BC in March 23, unilateral mastectomy, recon, infection and chemo, hormone...
ADS
2 years ago
depression
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3Comments
Feeling anxious and insomnia post treatment .
Hi, Ruth here, living in Cannonvalley, Queensland. I had r/o small cancer surgery and Radiotherapy 4 months ago. I thought I was doing well and went back to work, part time. Then collapsed in a mess o...
Roberts
2 years ago
anxiety
insomnia
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0likes
4Comments
Why can’t I find a local support group???
I live on the Central Coast which everyone is telling me has the second most prevalent cases of breast cancer in Australia. I was diagnosed with early breast cancer in August and have since undergon...
Mecaza
2 years ago
anxiety
chemotherapy
depression
emotions
support-groups
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3Comments
Counselling
Hi I am new to all of this, I have recently been diagnosed and undergone a full right breast mastectomy. My appointment with my surgical specialists is this Thursday to discuss results from all the te...
Ktre
3 years ago
counselling
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0likes
19Comments
FOODS TO AVIOD DURING CHEMO
So i have just stated chemo for breast cancer and i have read different things of what to avoid. Sushi Raw Seafood - Raw soft cheeses honey Alcohol It feels like Iam pregnant all over again !!!...
KGEB
3 years ago
chemotherapy
coping
nutrition
307Views
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5Comments
Whyalla Pink Spirits Breast Cancer Support Group (SA)
@Raele original post moved by moderator from the 'Activity' discussion to main discussion page:
Mez_BCNA
3 years ago
support-groups
60Views
0likes
0Comments
Verdict
Tomorrow 9am get verdict from last DCIS removal. I have anxiety, ptsd. Has anyone here fainted or had panic attack at surgeon/Oncologist? I ended in hospital last year, passing out due to stress. I'm ...
Cora
3 years ago
anxiety
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0likes
6Comments
Annabel Crabb - Q&A on Recurrence & Fear of Recurrence - 11th May 5-6.30pm
Annabel Crabb is doing another online presentation on Recurrence & fear of recurrence this time (last one was on mets) I have registered & will hopefully watch it later as that is hubby's chemo da...
arpie
4 years ago
fear-of-recurrence
invasive-lobular-cancer-ilc
recurrence
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1Comment
Support near you (support groups)
Having been asked in pms by a few members I thought the link below may be helpful to others also. You can type in the search bar your area and follow up from there, but I am not sure if these groups ...
Keeping_positiv
4 years ago
support-groups
145Views
2likes
0Comments
A new daily Brain Game for your mental health ..... Wordle or worse still, Quordle
A few months ago, my sister put me onto this new 'brain game' called Wordle!! Initially I hated it .... now, I'm hooked!!! You get a new one every day. https://www.nytimes.com/games/wordle/index....
arpie
4 years ago
mental-health
284Views
0likes
6Comments

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