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Pneumonia & how it can affect those who are immuno-suppressed.
With the sad and unexpected passing of Sam Neill this week, from Pneumonia - the reality is that Pneumonia is still a very dangerous infection to succumb to, specially if your immunity has been compr...
arpie
10 days ago
pneumonia
post treatment
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An easy explanation to understand CT vs MRI
My memory is never the best - and I often have difficulty remembering the difference between a CT and an MRI! Personally, I reckon EVERYONE diagnosed with ANY Cancer, should receive a full-body CT...
arpie
20 days ago
CT
mri
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Inconclusive Follow up Mammogram
Hi there everyone, I wanted to see if anyone out there has had a similar experience to me at their follow up scans. I was diagnosed with early-stage breast cancer about 2 years ago, had a lumpectom...
Thelma1
20 days ago
anxiety
post treatment
scans
207Views
0likes
7Comments
Partner Issues
Hi there everyone. I’m really struggling at the moment. I was diagnosed with Stage 3 IDC and had to have a unilateral mastectomy, chemo and radiation . Unfortunately my partner of 7 years was unable...
MillyMolly
20 days ago
emotions
273Views
0likes
6Comments
Veoza for hot flushes
Hi, my GP gave me a call last week suggesting this new medication Veoza for my hot flushes. It was only approved by the TGA in February this year. It’s apparently safe for hormone positive breast canc...
HappySoul
2 months ago
492Views
2likes
8Comments
Triple negative recurrence
Hi I was diagnosed with Triple Neg last March 2024 and finished chemo and radiation end Sept. I got through it all fine-not too many side effects bar the usual and I was exercising, eating well, and ...
Tulip1
3 months ago
anxiety
emotions
428Views
3likes
10Comments
Being flat chested :(
I have had my prothesis in ,firstly my right breast for 25 years, and then my left breast for 20 years . I so want to take them out. They have been in there a long time. And have helped me feel like...
annette
4 months ago
coping
331Views
2likes
10Comments
Patients Assistance Travel Schemes - rebates & rules as at July 2025
We have a private BCNA group for those living in Rural, Regional and Remote areas of Australia - join up if you have to travel distances to your treatment. Group: Connecting rural, regional & remote...
arpie
4 months ago
regional
remote
rural
travel assistance
58Views
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Returning to work and finding the new normal
Hi all, I was diagnosed with stage 2 IDC, ER and PR positive in January last year (2025). I had 2 lumpectomies followed by a mastectomy, then chemo and radiation. Radiation finished in October and no...
Daisymoo
5 months ago
anxiety
emotions
post treatment
return to work
216Views
0likes
2Comments
5 months since diagnosis
Hi, I have posted a bit of my story here but thought I'd post a more complete summary here for posterity. I turned 50 in Jan24 and moved from Melbourne to Adelaide in Mar24. Shortly after arrivin...
LouiseR
8 months ago
Dense-Breast-Tissue
lumpectomy
post treatment
radiation
screening
374Views
7likes
4Comments
Personal Injury Claim
Im &@#$@. I've had mismanagement of smx Still suffering. Had to discharge myself, due to safety. Been knocked back by 3 Lawyers. I'm gona fight this. Miscommunication, Breach of Duty of Care, Miscondu...
Cora
9 months ago
380Views
1like
9Comments
Raelene Boyle on Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery today (repeat)
Raelene Boyle has been a huge advocate for Breast cancer since her own diagnosis with BC nearly 30 years ago - what a GREAT spirit she has! Oh My Gosh ... I can relate to SO many things that she dis...
arpie
9 months ago
anxiety
coping
survivorship
117Views
1like
1Comment
Work/grief/sadness
Hi all, apologies if this has already been discussed but I couldn’t find anything elsewhere. I’m 46, had a right mastectomy (Diep flap) and left reduction in early December for stage 2 invasive lo...
RedRose77
1 year ago
coping
emotions
tamoxifen
work
890Views
0likes
16Comments
Immune system lowered
Hi Everyone, My oncologist transferred me to Aromasin mid April. I had been on Tamoxifin then Letrozole (which did not agree with me at all) previously. Since changing to Aromasin my immune system ...
nicmaree
1 year ago
coping
Lower imune system
post treatment
160Views
0likes
2Comments
Lymphoedema compression bra cost
After months of trying to use a sports bra with a lymph flow pressure pad my lymphoedema physio has just recommended I move to proper lymphoedema compression bras and am gobsmacked at the cost. I ran...
Minka
1 year ago
lymphoedema
331Views
0likes
5Comments
Relationship damage from cancer
Has anyone experienced significant damage to their relationship from a cancer diagnosis? My partner has stayed by my side and supported me throughout my treatment, but now that I'm coming out the o...
Brianna
1 year ago
emotions
relationships
survivorship
1.2KViews
0likes
10Comments
Instagram Fam?!
Hi all :) I was just wondering if anyone else is sharing their Breast Cancer journey over on Instagram? I set up a page recently as I want to spread awareness about the realities of treatment & survi...
SarahB77
1 year ago
coping
Instagram
post treatment
survivorship
66Views
0likes
0Comments
Would like to chat to others
Hi all I am 6 months post bilateral mastectomies and still having a few issues. Haven’t been to follow up appointments because I am a nurse and hate being in the patient side. Haven’t been to als...
emmat
1 year ago
counselling
side-effects
sugery
support
348Views
0likes
9Comments
Recovery with other chronic illness/disease
I'm through treatment (surgery and radiation) and the stress of making the huge decision not to take AI’s (pure mucinous carcinoma) and. Y onco team is fine with that. But I suspect like many, breast...
Beatha
1 year ago
anxiety
coping
post treatment
171Views
0likes
3Comments
Neuropathy
I would really like to connect with someone who has been on a similar journey. I was diagnosed with TNBC in April 2024 . Had chemotherapy, lumpectomy and 3 weeks of radiation. The Neuropathy began as...
mazgam
1 year ago
post treatment
survivorship
242Views
2likes
4Comments

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