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New NON-COMPRESSION Breast Screening available - cone-beam breast computer tomography (CBBCT)
I am amazed that this new Breast Screening option hasn't been mentioned here before - I've only just found out about it today! .... Back in the 1980s when I had my 'first' breast cancer scare, I ha...
arpie
3 days ago
mammogram
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0Comments
Really struggling with needing mastectomy
I have really been agonising over needing a mastectomy. I just feel horrified that they want to cut my breasts off and wonder how I will accept and deal with lookiing down to see no breasts. I have...
TannieT
3 days ago
body-image
diagnosis
mastectomy
support
136Views
1like
6Comments
ILC Awareness Day in Brisbane, Oct 15th
Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day in Oct All around the world in October, is the 2nd annual Global Lobular Breast Cancer Awareness Day- with events planned around the globe including in 9 ...
arpie
6 days ago
ilc
invasive lobular cancer
10Views
0likes
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Hi from mum2jj...16 years on.
Hi all, Firstly I don't get on to the main forum discussion much these days, between work and being a group leader of the Choosing Breast Reconstruction group. I've been meaning to pop on for days ...
mum2jj
8 days ago
recurrence
survivorship
triple negative
147Views
4likes
11Comments
✨ Wednesday Wellness - Education Edition
💡 KNOWLEDGE IS POWER This week’s check in is all about education – because learning is wellness for the mind. We’ve found some upcoming webinars that might spark your interest, inspire new ide...
BCNA_Mod
8 days ago
education
event
mindfulness
support
Wellness
27Views
6likes
0Comments
Diep wait time
Hey all, I’m currently going through public system in Geelong and they said wait time for Diep surgery is 3-5 years. Is that correct? Is that everywhere in Vic? thanks for your advice ☺️
Annabannana
10 days ago
surgery
83Views
0likes
4Comments
R U OK? ❤️
Today is R U OK? Day – a reminder to pause, check in, and connect with those around us. It’s a simple message with a big impact. One of our favourite's is Smiling Mind – a free, evidence-based ...
BCNA_Mod
13 days ago
mindfulness
support
32Views
2likes
1Comment
✨ Wednesday Wellness Check-In
It's time for a Wednesday Wellness check in... 👋 HI EVERYONE We’re halfway through the week, and with spring settling in, it’s a good time to pause and take stock. Whether you’re juggling appoin...
BCNA_Mod
15 days ago
mindfulness
support
Wellness
42Views
4likes
0Comments
Breast look and feel- one real and on implant
Hi all, I’m deciding between a double or single mastectomy. I’m 48 and single and really want to conserve the look and feel of my boobs as much as possible. I was wondering if I got one with implan...
Annabannana
18 days ago
surgery
97Views
0likes
6Comments
Staying flat…what’s it like being “lopsided”?
Hi everyone, I had a left mastectomy over a week ago and have decided to stay flat. My breasts are fairly small (B cup), so hopefully I won’t feel too lopsided weight wise. I’m keen to hear from...
Bj
20 days ago
bras
prosthesis
165Views
1like
13Comments
How do I get hormone blockers asap?
I have Estrogen positive, Progesterone positive, HER2 negative cancer. As I understand it, this means that hormone blockers will slow my cancer. So the question is how can I get these asap? I feel st...
Owly
20 days ago
hormone blockers
159Views
0likes
4Comments
mastectomy scar pain
i had a malignant Phylliodes tumour removed with mastectomy on june 4 this year, they also took lymph nodes. recovery has gone well so far but in the past 2 weeks I have been having pain along the sc...
mgl
28 days ago
mastectomy
scar
56Views
0likes
3Comments
Wishing @annie_C a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY
Wishing Annie_C a VERY happy birthday today xxx I hope you can get out & celebrate with hubby and friends and just have a wonderful day xx It is not that long since I spent a week with you, having...
arpie
29 days ago
Birthday
26Views
2likes
1Comment
dcis
Ive DCIS in the right breast &now an MRI has found spot in left breast. I had an ultround 14/8/25 but breast are dense & lessions couldnt be seen. Now booked for MRI with biopsy on 28/8, results 1/9/...
huppy
2 months ago
diagnosis
171Views
1like
8Comments
Flat closure single masectomy with nipple saving?
I am a very small A cup breast size and told today I need a masectomy due to multiple cancers in the one breast on Monday! Freaking out a little and wondering if anyone here has had a flat closure an...
TM25
2 months ago
surgery
treatment
35Views
0likes
1Comment
Coming off HRT for Breast surgery
Since my diagnozes Ive done cold turkey on HRT tablets. Im getting hot flushes, hair loss, sleep & memory fog. Do i see my endocrinologist before my operation? or speak with my gp to help? what ca...
huppy
2 months ago
menopause
75Views
1like
4Comments
Partial Breast Radiotherapy
Hello 👋 community I was diagnosed with breast cancer, and while it has been surgically removed, I’m now entering the next phase of treatment. I would like to know if anyone has experience with part...
larazon
2 months ago
diagnosis
radiotherapy
308Views
1like
11Comments
I want a double M
So I've only just been diagnosed, haven't seen a surgeon yet, but was told I'd probably be offered a single mastectomy. Thing is, I want a double. For more than one reason. I don't want to have to wo...
Owly
2 months ago
mastectomy
93Views
0likes
6Comments
Anyone advised to have chemo to treat lymph nodes rather than have them removed through surgery.
Hi I have been recently diagnosed with BC. I have had a lumpectomy done a few weeks ago and removal of sentinel node which was sent for biopsy. Results came back that there is DCIS component present ...
JLO1
2 months ago
diagnosis
114Views
0likes
3Comments
A big welcome to all New Online Network Members .....
A warm welcome to all new Online Network members - to the club that no-one really wants to join! Here, You can raise ANY issue, and get helpful replies from those who’ve gone before you, cos we 'get...
arpie
3 months ago
diagnosis
2.1KViews
10likes
16Comments

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Recent Discussions

New NON-COMPRESSION Breast Screening available - cone-beam breast computer tomography (CBBCT)

Really struggling with needing mastectomy

ILC Awareness Day in Brisbane, Oct 15th

Hi from mum2jj...16 years on.

✨ Wednesday Wellness - Education Edition

Diep wait time

R U OK? ❤️

✨ Wednesday Wellness Check-In

Breast look and feel- one real and on implant

Staying flat…what’s it like being “lopsided”?

How do I get hormone blockers asap?

mastectomy scar pain

Wishing @annie_C a VERY HAPPY BIRTHDAY

dcis

Flat closure single masectomy with nipple saving?

Coming off HRT for Breast surgery

Partial Breast Radiotherapy

I want a double M

Anyone advised to have chemo to treat lymph nodes rather than have them removed through surgery.

A big welcome to all New Online Network Members .....

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