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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
4 days ago
diagnosis
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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
23 days ago
diagnosis
2.1KViews
9likes
16Comments
Should I wear compression sleeves on long flight?
Hi Everyone, I had my first mastectomy in 2019, and again after recurrence on the other side 2023. The surgeon removed only 3 lymph nodes on each side. I had quite bad cording each time but no lymph...
Bloona
2 months ago
compression garments
flying
travel and transport
65Views
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3Comments
4 Corners - Generation Cancer
4 Corners on ABC had an interesting program on cancer in young adults (under 50) called “Generation Cancer”. Not specific to breast cancer, but breast cancer was mentioned quite a bit. Should be ...
Suki
2 months ago
young women breast cancer
168Views
2likes
8Comments
Do you have lymphoedema?
The ALERT (Australian Lymphoedema Education, Reseach and Treatment) team at Macquarie University are looking for people living with primary or secondary lymphoedema to complete an online survey which...
Jane221
2 months ago
lymphoedema
research
276Views
1like
19Comments
Returning to work after an extended absence
So, I had a lumpectomy and then a bilateral mastectomy + reconstruction last year. I had planned to be away from work for something like 8 weeks. However, a few things got in the way - a nipple graft...
terrianne
2 months ago
return-to-work
230Views
1like
6Comments
My Beautiful Son
My beautiful son wants to shave his head and raise money for Breast cancer, for me and also a dear friend who sadly past away from breast cancer. There seems to be lots of cancer sites you can regist...
Kwarb
3 months ago
support
54Views
0likes
2Comments
What now??
Mastectomy in September, Chemo finshed 30th December. Physically I am fine, but mentally after my appointment a fortnight ago (with oncologist) I'm a bit flat. She is very happy with all my test res...
Kwarb
3 months ago
after treatments
167Views
0likes
3Comments
Compass (ABC) The Breast Decision - NOW - should be on iView soon
Sun 18th May - Compass: The Breast Decision - now available to watch on ABC iView https://iview.abc.net.au/video/RN2411H008S00 BCNA was 'shown' in one segment. Charlotte Tottman is interviewed ...
arpie
3 months ago
BRCA gene
diagnosis
mastectomy
staying flat
172Views
3likes
2Comments
Fun Buns at Bakers Delight
I hope everyone has been supporting Bakers Delight through the month of May?! They've been supporting BCNA now for 25 years which is just amazing! On the weekend I volunteered at one of the stores i...
SarahB77
3 months ago
bcna
GIVE BACK
Instagram
42Views
3likes
1Comment
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
3 months ago
diagnosis
radiotherapy
239Views
1like
10Comments
Aries
I had a lumpectomy 4yrs ago and was told I didn't need radiation or chemo. Last yr the cancer returned and I had total removal of the nipple joined up with previous scar on left breast. I have been o...
Aries
4 months ago
recurrence
114Views
0likes
4Comments
Travelling overseas with zoladex injections
Hello 🙂 I'm heading overseas for about 6 weeks to visit family, and I'm taking my zoladex injections with me. Will I be able to take them in my hand luggage? I'll be declaring them, and will have a l...
Katie46
4 months ago
travel
zoladex
188Views
0likes
7Comments
Sore toenails
Hi everyone Newbie here. Toenails are really sore tonight. Just wondering ehat everyones thoughts or experiences are with bed cradles or what to use to take the weight of the blankets off my feet ...
Subie01
4 months ago
bed cradle
chemotherapy-side-effects
nails
140Views
1like
8Comments
BreastScreen NSW now to advise of Breast density
Nine News, this evening, advised that BreastScreen NSW (BSNSW) will be advising clients of their Breast Density from now on and the risk is poses - and this should hopefully result in earlier detect...
arpie
5 months ago
ilc
invasive lobular cancer
mammogram
81Views
1like
1Comment
Election called
Hi everyone - it has been a while since I have posted myself but as always I love the many messages you share with each other that I have a chance to read. Last week Vicki (our Director of Policy, A...
Kirsten_BCNA
5 months ago
data
diagnosis
financial-impact
living well
mammogram
90Views
6likes
0Comments
New will
My Facebook page is coming up with wills done for free for over 60s. Are these legit? I don’t want to be scammed on what little I have for my family.
Blossom1961
5 months ago
75Views
1like
3Comments
Questions for your surgeon/medical team when diagnosed - ILC based but also relate to other BC types
This document has a huge number of questions that you may like go over - and put to your Surgeon, Onc, and/or Medical team at some stage of your diagnosis and treatment ..... Altho it is based on ...
arpie
6 months ago
breast-cancer
dcis
early-breast-cancer
invasive-lobular-cancer-ilc
94Views
2likes
1Comment
Essaic Tea
Hi lovely people, I was diagnosed with early stage, Grade 3, Triple Negative Breast Cancer at the end of August 2024. I had a lumpectomy, four rounds of chemo and will have 15 x radiation treatments ...
Suziw1957
6 months ago
153Views
0likes
5Comments
BCNA calling out the government - failing to protect Australians from genetic discrimination
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is calling out the government for failing to protect Australians from genetic discrimination while showcasing its new genomics framework. Cancer Austr...
Mez_BCNA
7 months ago
advocacy
genetic-testing
genomic-testing
insurance
79Views
5likes
0Comments

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