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Welcome New Members - 28th November 2024

Mez_BCNA
Mez_BCNA Administrator, Staff, Moderator Posts: 1,202
edited December 2024 in Community news and events

Thankyou to everyone who has joined the Online Network recently:

@Happydays123 @CIH @Terri356 @geofas @michmich @aimsagi @Sunshinesky @emmabatcheldor @jancoates @ladida @T_D @LeesaS @pmryan @sard @kermit1 @Maria_B50 @Subodha @Khil72 @Sophie_Goober @KimTrim @Kristel @Mindi7 @Boogaloo @NoNotMe63 @Kerry58 @Cathy11 @BER22 @mcdader @MDMA @KHB @MeredithR @LHC @May1953 @1072024 @shehryar @melhanleigh @mywellnessbaseline @jing5856 @jacquidavy @Sprouty_73 @nmrobbo @JennT @Number2 @gardengirl @Dleray @Ali78 @Dannielle @Maximoula @Amalia @pinkribbons84 @JanineT @megshines @Colwol @Sammie_909 @Neene @JodieG @Dom49 @Joda @glutton @Loumjones @MaddyMc @GotthisMichelle @genelleb @Gravelgirl @marson @LisaGC @LeeAnne_G @Bandrew10 @livingthedream @KMN72 @ebs @Dee88 @Madeline @korwin

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: 

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@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 AEDT

Comments

  • Maximoula
    Maximoula Member Posts: 1
    I’m 3 weeks post radiation treatment for stage 1her+
    infiltrating carcinoma 
    Had lumpectomy and Radiation treatment ..
    2 days ago my breast feels painful and has formed a large lump.. is this a radiation treatment side effect ??

  • Mez_BCNA
    Mez_BCNA Administrator, Staff, Moderator Posts: 1,202
    Hi @Maximoula glad you have found our Online Network and hope you are finding it helpful.

    Have you had a chat to your radiation oncologist, surgeon or your breast care nurse about your painful lump? We would encourage you to raise any concerns with your treating team. In the meantime you are welcome to refer to the My Journey articles below, which touches on recovery and side effects:

    Radiotherapy for early breast cancer

    Breast conserving surgery for early breast cancer