Prioritising access to risk reducing surgery

Mez_BCNA
Mez_BCNA Administrator, Staff, Member, Moderator Posts: 1,123 ✭
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We know that the knowledge of your risk of breast cancer can be empowering but it becomes a feeling of being powerless when forced to spend years on public wait lists for risk reducing surgery.  It’s a constant state of fear compounded by lack of transparency regarding timelines and the reality is some will receive a breast cancer diagnosis whilst waiting 

Today we’re in Canberra with the Australian Access to Breast Reconstruction Collaborative Group (AABRCG) to launch a joint position statement ‘Prioritising access to risk reducing surgery for people with inherited high risks of breast cancer.'

We're calling for a national, consistent approach to ensure that individuals with inherited genetic risks have timely and equitable access to risk reducing surgeries. 

Are you waiting for a prophylactic mastectomy?

To learn more about this issue and to read our position statement, visit our webpage https://www.bcna.org.au/our-impact/prioritising-access-to-risk-reducing-surgery/

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  • Mez_BCNA
    Mez_BCNA Administrator, Staff, Member, Moderator Posts: 1,123 ✭

    This is why we do what we do – the experiences of those like Linda living with the uncertainty is real. 

    BCNA with clinicians are calling for change to prioritise access to risk reducing surgery for people with inherited high risks of breast cancer. 

    Do you have a story to tell? 

    If you need help navigating high risk breast cancer you can call BCNA's Helpline on 1800 500 258 

    Link to Linda's video: 

    https://youtu.be/XvHFIn0oI-s?si=NI9S4x16JC6Klwnx

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