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New to BCNA
Hi. I was diagnosed with bc in January. Ive had a single mastectomy and have round 4 of dose dense chemo on wednesday. I'm 37 and have no family history. I have 2 sons 13 and 14 and dont know anyone w...
Hi and welcome.
Below are a couple of links to help you find your way around the forum and also how to find a breast care nurse and how to order a MY journey Kit if you haven't got one yet.
Navigating the online community formerly the what and how thread.
http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/14879/navigating-the-online-community-formerly-the-what-and-how-thread
Breast Care Nurses
https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/OurMission/OurNurses/FindANurse.aspx ;
My Journey online tool and other resources.
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/
BCNA Helpline 1800 500 258
If you have any questions, concerns or require any further information or support please call 1800 500 258. BCNA’s helpline will now be open from 9am-6pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm Fridays.
Other useful links
How to understand your pathology reports
https://www.cancer.org/treatment/understanding-your-diagnosis/tests/understanding-your-pathology-report/breast-pathology/breast-cancer-pathology
And if thinking about reconstruction, or even just wondering about it, we also have a private group
http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/1-choosing-breast-reconstruction
There's usually someone to chat with here and no question too silly.
My sons were older teenagers when diagnosed and to be honest I felt needed me more than when younger, as they were struggling with their transition to manhood. I did have a family history, having lost a sister to breast cancer so my fear was very real to me and my siblings. I think it's hard for us all and most of us feel very much alone, not wanting to burden others with our thoughts and always putting on the brave face. On here you express that fear. ..with people who totally get it.
Kath x
Below are a couple of links to help you find your way around the forum and also how to find a breast care nurse and how to order a MY journey Kit if you haven't got one yet.
Navigating the online community formerly the what and how thread.
http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/14879/navigating-the-online-community-formerly-the-what-and-how-thread
Breast Care Nurses
https://www.mcgrathfoundation.com.au/OurMission/OurNurses/FindANurse.aspx ;
My Journey online tool and other resources.
https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/
BCNA Helpline 1800 500 258
If you have any questions, concerns or require any further information or support please call 1800 500 258. BCNA’s helpline will now be open from 9am-6pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm Fridays.
Other useful links
How to understand your pathology reports
https://www.cancer.org/treatment/understanding-your-diagnosis/tests/understanding-your-pathology-report/breast-pathology/breast-cancer-pathology
And if thinking about reconstruction, or even just wondering about it, we also have a private group
http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/1-choosing-breast-reconstruction
There's usually someone to chat with here and no question too silly.
My sons were older teenagers when diagnosed and to be honest I felt needed me more than when younger, as they were struggling with their transition to manhood. I did have a family history, having lost a sister to breast cancer so my fear was very real to me and my siblings. I think it's hard for us all and most of us feel very much alone, not wanting to burden others with our thoughts and always putting on the brave face. On here you express that fear. ..with people who totally get it.
Kath x