Welcome New Members - 4th April 2024
Hello and welcome to our newest members to recently joined the Online Network:
@vincie @pruec @Trayc23 @Emeraldgreen @JB4 @courts48 @mary_n @suzhillye @Sinko @kimbo123 @DandG @staton @D63 @HettyBetty @charlotteis @kaycee49 @Blackbird24 @Lfo @SophiePG @TTKP @kim1961 @michede @lfox @Kellybax @Remy @Bron57 @tel685 @BoyandGirl2 @Bel76 @Hanlyn @sdanado @Sandra01 @sheeplady @janjan @UnicornDays @Mel2428 @KRB @PrincessBelle @Scrittp @rixo1 @BelleS @Kylee @ruralmum2 @gylanicdream @SueS2 @Bel183 @lynnpete
You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA's) Online Network. This is a forum where you are not alone and can engage with generous members who provide meaningful support to each other. You can share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with other members. Please explore our various Groups for members who are looking for greater peer-to-peer support.
The following links may also be helpful in getting you started:
If you would like to introduce yourself please read How do I post a new Discussion?
Newly diagnosed? Listen to BCNA's Upfront About Breast Cancer Just Diagnosed - What's Next? and What I Wish I Knew podcasts
Metastatic breast cancer diagnosis? Webcast: Just diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, what’s next?
When is your birthday? Head to this discussion thread if you would like to share your birthday (no need to include the year unless you want to). We love an online celebration and on the day you will receive a virtual birthday cake that we can all share!
Our long-time members (newbies too!) are a wealth of information regarding the useful discussion topics and information available through BCNA's Online Network, therefore please do not hesitate to post your questions. You have the option to add details about yourself to your 'Profile' (Update your profile image by clicking 'Change My Picture') and if you would like more targeted responses, you may like to add where you live (e.g. Sydney; Melbourne; Regional Victoria).
If you need help navigating the Online Network please message myself @Mez_BCNA or one of our other moderators: @Denise_BCNA , @Risha_BCNA , @Pat_BCNA, @Georgie_BCNA , @Kate_BCNA , @Daina-BCNA
Please note: the Online Network is not moderated by staff/volunteers on the weekends, however if you need something actioned, the quickest way to resolve your query is to contact the Helpline Team via email helpline@bcna.org.au or phone 1800 500 258 Monday to Friday 9:00am-5:00pm AEST
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A warm welcome to @vincie @pruec @Trayc23 @Emeraldgreen @JB4 @courts48 @mary_n @suzhillye @Sinko @kimbo123 @DandG @staton @D63 @HettyBetty @charlotteis @kaycee49 @Blackbird24 @Lfo @SophiePG @TTKP @kim1961 @michede @lfox @Kellybax @Remy @Bron57 @tel685 @BoyandGirl2 @Bel76 @Hanlyn @sdanado @Sandra01 @sheeplady @janjan @UnicornDays @Mel2428 @KRB @PrincessBelle @Scrittp @rixo1 @BelleS @Kylee @ruralmum2 @gylanicdream @SueS2 @Bel183 @lynnpete
It always saddens me to see such a long list of newbies on here.
If you have an questions just pop them in a post and we will attempt to answer for you - no questions is too small or too silly - and there is always someone reading who has been in the same position as you.
BCNA has a heap of resources so take advantage of that and of your breast care nurse, if you have one.
It is important to be your own advocate as you go through your treatment and don't sit quietly by if something feels wrong.
Being able to take someone to appointments is a bonus as us as the patient can get stuck on an item and the specialist has gone way ahead onto something else. Some ladies ask if they can record the appointment on their phone so they can listen later on.
All the best to you 💖0
