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Welcome New Members - 9th June 2023
Welcome to our newest members of the Online Network: @Kath124 @SaraHH @Michelle_C @jenrhino @Danyelle @AussieMez @MeJaKeLoka @AmandaTR @TanyaG @Aska @JuneXie @mell45 @DJNewbie @Lynniew 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…
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When is your birthday?
Hello everyone, Following on from the amazing birthday list that was started by @socoda, thank you very much! Im calling out to all our members to let us know your birthday. We love an online celebration and on the day you will receive a virtual birthday cake that we can all share! No need to include the year you were born…
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The Beacon - Issue # 95 'Celebrating 25 years of BCNA'
Hello Online Network members, The latest issue #95 of The Beacon is now available. You can access it here via the link https://www.bcna.org.au/news-events/the-beacon-magazine/issue-95-june-2023/ This is a special edition celebrating 25 years of BCNA! You will go on a journey of BCNA's history and how the organisation has…
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Field of Women - Sunday 20th August 2023
We have a date!!! The Field of Women is back, and we want you to join us On Sunday 20 August, before the Round 23 AFL Pink Lady match between Melbourne and Hawthorn, over 10,000 people will walk onto the hallowed turf of the MCG to form the Pink Lady. It’s been five years since the last Field of Women and we can’t wait to…
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Friday Update - 2nd June 2023
Hello Online Network members, Winter has officially clicked over on the calendar and the crispy June air was certainly evident in Melbourne this morning. Check out the Cancer Council QLD article Ward off the winter blues: five tips to stay on top of your health this winter Here is a picture from my morning wander: Keep…
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Season 2: Podcast Series "What You Don’t Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman"
Charlotte is back with an 'unlimited' season! Season 2 of our popular Upfront About Breast Cancer podcast What You Don’t Know
Until You Do with Clinical Psychologist Dr Charlotte Tottman is available now (You have direct access via the bottom of the Online Network homepage) With over 58,000 listens, Season 1 proved to be a…
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Cancer Australia FAQs COVID-19 Vaccine
Hello everyone, Cancer Australia has compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) based on input from cancer clinicians and people affected by cancer, including via a roundtable meeting of key cancer control stakeholders, consultation with consumer representatives and organisations, and queries and concerns raised…
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Happy birthday to @strongtogethet
wishing you a wonderful birthday @strongtogether
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Our Gardens
For those of us for whom our gardens are special, or for whom our gardens aided in our recovery whether physical or emotional, post your photos of your garden that bring you joy. Cassia fistula (Golden Shower Tree) Delonix Regis (poinciana) Every afternoon these trees are visited by lorikeets and other nectar feeding…
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Possible growth of liver tumour
Had scans recently and results come through on Thursday 8/6 with oncologist appointment. I was at the doctor the other day for other stuff and she had received my results, she brought them up on screen and said from what she could see it looked alright, something about a shadow and also deterioration of something. (I had…
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Chemo first and surgery after
I’m 47, single and no child. Diagnosed on 31 May 2023 with early breast cancer, ER+ PR+ HER2-, Stage3, large tumor 8cm, 1lymph node involvement , referred to Peter Mac Cancer Center, and recommended neoadjuvant treatment (I.e. Chemo prior to surgery ). Im concerned that as a hormone positive type , would chemo first…
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Wearing a backpack post TRAM
Hi everyone, I've just had my TRAM procedure and am thinking about holidays. Does anyone here do multiday hikes with a pack? How long until you were back to hiking with a pack? I am day 4 post surgery so nothing is planned as yet, just wondering if I would get a hike in this winter. Hope you are all well and happy.
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Chemobrain, fatigue and long covid
HI Im wondering if anyone has had covid and it has made their fatigue and chemobrain worse and how they have coped? Im 5 years post lumpectomy ,chemo, radio for ER pos breast cancer and have just almost got over my chemo brain.Ive been living almost hermit like avoiding covid for fear of exacerbating my chemobrain ..Im…
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Genomic Testing
Hi, I was diagnosed 1 month ago, and had a bilateral mastectomy last week. My tests came back yesterday and although one Lymph node was clear, another had minimal cancel cells present from my left armpit. Apparently i am a N0 category. Although my surgeon is going to get other doctors opinions etc if i should go ahead and…
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Accessing Choosing Reconstruction group
HI BCNA I am trying to join the private discussion group Choosing Reconstruction but the system keeps rejecting my application for posting twice in 60 seconds (spam prevention). As this is not the case I'm wondering if there's an error somewhere and if someone could help me? Kind Regards Tanya
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Wise words ....
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Kisquali
FYI - I did post in private group last night but no response so thought I'd try here as well. :-) Hi there all, Strange question for you all for a Sunday night - I'm on my 13th round of Kisqali, still on 3 tablets which is highest dose. I'm taking in combination with Letrozole and the bone strengthening injection every 2-3…
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Accessing Fulvestrant in UK
Hello, has anyone accessed Fulvestrant whilst travelling in the Uk? If so, how did you arrange it. I have a letter from my Oncologist outlining my current status and treatment plan. I’m in Spain at the moment and it was very easy to access here via a private clinic and payment up front. It’s proving to be a little more…
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New metastatic diagnosis
I’m new to this group. I’m 43 years old and today I was told I have ER, PR negative, HER2 positive metastatic breast cancer. I have mets in lymph nodes, bones and liver. No symptoms- only had a mammogram as my Mum was diagnosed with breast cancer 2 months ago. I’m married with an 8 year old son and 11 year old daughter. It…
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Happy birthday to @kmakm
Big happy birthday wishes to you @kmakm
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Six years later and all good!
Six years later and all good! My annual mammogram and ultrasound today after lumpectomy, chemo and radiation in 2017; and no concerns. Still chugging along on anastrozole, and no problems for me. Best wishes to all from jennyss in Western NSW
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Very happy birthday wishes to @Julez1958 for 7 June
Wishing you a wonderful birthday @Julez1958 I hope that your day is filled with laughter and that you are surrounded by those you love Best wishes <3