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Volunteer for Pink Bun campaign
Do you, or someone you know, have time between now and the end of May to support Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)’s biggest fundraiser? We are looking for people to help coordinate Pink Bun Campaign Volunteers with events at Bakers Delight bakeries from May 1st to 21st, 2025. The role involves working with other…
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How do I change my profile picture
Does anyone know how to add an actual photo to my profile picture? I upload a file but then what, how do I get it to become my profile image
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Friday Funnies
So in an effort to begin the weekend with a smile I thought I'd post a picture of something I saw in an antique shop recently. Never mind about all the rest, when is THIS going to be listed on the PBS?! And on the reverse:
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Breast Cancer and Women who have not had children
I am new here and just been diagnosed with stage 2 cancer. Been going through all the usual: How could this happen to ME with my lifestyle etc." Futile. Then a friend reminded me of the statistics of women who have not had children and how we are at higher risk. Feels like a punishment really. I didn't have children…
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Newly diagnosed metastatic cancer
Hi, I only just got my breast cancer diagnosis 1.5weeks ago and initially it was tentatively said to be Stage 3 due to being grapefruit sized and lymph node involvement. Then a couple of days ago after unrelated investigations it was discovered that there were mets in my vertebrae so I have been upgraded to stage 4. My…
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Scared about the side effects of treatment
Hello everyone, I'm 35 with two young girls- I was initially diagnosed with LCIS just after a routine scan- but after my mastectomy surgery 2 weeks ago, the pathology has come back that I have HER2+ estrogen and progesterone + Lobular carcinoma, but thankfully no spread. It was a real shock as I was not expecting this…
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Information Overload!
Hello lovelies, I was diagnosed just over a week ago with invasive breast cancer in my left breast, after finding a lump. I went for a mammogram 2.5 weeks ago where they took core biopsies. Since then it has been an absolute whirlwind of appointments, questions, information dumps and just trying to find a minute to breathe…
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Share your views: Information and support needs of people following treatment of breast cancer
Hi everyone, Erana from BCNA here! I’d like to invite you to participate in a research study opportunity led by James Cook University. Please see details below. If you can't access the QR code you can also follow this link Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management. If you have any questions or concerns regarding…
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HER2 positive diagnosed Dec 24 -
49 fit and healthy and then what the! Noticed a dimple in left breast, straight to Dr, all the tests and within 18 days was having my first round of chemo 2 days after Christmas. 2 cm lump left breast, HER2 3+ positive, they don’t believe it is in my lymph nodes just one enlarged from the biopsy. Just finished 2nd of 6…
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Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Lunch
Saturday 1st March 12:30pm Herdsman Lake Tavern Come and join us for an afternoon of sharing everything about breast reconstruction - this is the place to get honest answers & expectations from ladies that have been through it. If you’ve done your recon & would like to help other ladies -please join us - no matter how long…
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Fulvestrant pain - any suggestions?
Hi everyone I’ve just started on Fulvestrant & was wondering if anyone has any tips on decreasing the pain on injection & the sore bum afterwards. I’ve been advised to use a heat pack & massage with Hirudoid, which I’ve done. Doesn’t make any difference.
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Advice please
Hi everyone, I was diagnosed with DCIS in December, following a regular mammogram. The core needle biopsy indicated that it was only 3mm. I had surgery the week before last to remove it, but unfortunately the pathology showed that it was actually 35mm, and a clear margin hadn’t been taken. I had an MRI on Friday, which I’m…
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Young mum diagnosed IDC and DCIS.
Hello! Im 37 and was recently diagnosed in November with early breast cancer - IDC (ER+, PR+, Her2-) and then following my surgery they also discovered DCIS. Plan is chemotherapy starting tomorrow and then mastectomy/recon 4-6 weeks post surgery! Looking for advice on: 1. What to take with me to chemotherapy tomorrow (will…
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Have you had withdrawal side effects after stopping Arimidex!
Hi everyone It’s been a while since I’ve been here! I saw my oncologist on Tuesday re stopping Arimidex. I was thinking of stopping anyway but Arimidex being discontinued gave me a little push. When I had my mastectomy in August 2016 I was told I’d be taking Arimidex for 5-10 years although my oncologist told me on Tuesday…
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Looking for Support Groups in Brisbane/West Brisbane 😊
Hey everyone!I hope this message finds you surrounded by love and support.I’m on the lookout for any support groups in West Brisbane/Brisbane that meet up in person. I think it would be great to connect with others who are in similar situations and share experiences.If you know of any local groups or have any info on when…