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Friday Update 19th May 2023
Friday greetings, Well, if you have visited your local Baker’s Delight recently you will see that they have all turned pink (across Australia) in support of all Australians affected by breast cancer (For those of you not on social media I will share some of the photos of stores getting involved). You will hear from…
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Welcome New Members - 19th May 2023
Hello new members recently joining the Online Network: @Divina_1s_Happy @Izcreates @CarolineL @Achernar @Ro1299 @Redgina @EmmaRad @Purpledreamer @Jinni 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…
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Recent Diagnosis
Hi all, well it's been a head-spinnng few weeks. Diagnosed on 24/4 with BC - grade 2 - in my right breast and right lymph nodes. Started with a GP appointment for a lump I had been ignoring for several months, then mammogram and ultrasound, followed by core biopsy, MRI, CT scan, PET scan, another biopsy and several hundred…
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10 Years Today
10 years ago I received the confirmation that I did indeed have breast cancer and that I would need a mastectomy and chemotherapy. As it turned out, I was extremely lucky to have discovered a dent in my breast and then to have made an appointment with my GP. After surgery I was told that the cancer was growing right up to…
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Happy birthday @FranP
Happy birthday to you @FranP
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Happy birthday wishes to @Samaus
Have a very happy birthday @Samaus
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Happy birthday @Lilliana
to dear @Lilliana wishing you a very happy birthday
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Cancer %
I'd love to know if there is a big increase in breast cancer and other cancers since 2019. I'm hearing of so many and from strangers on the phone in my job and personally from all different age groups.
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Warrnambool Information Forum: Recording now available!
BCNA hosted an Information Forum in Warrnambool for people living with breast cancer and their supporters. You can access the on-demand videos below: https://www.youtube.com/embed/videoseries?list=PLpvVCfUeAqMBu1pz4rP8kXZtxfriszl2e The Information Forum covered a range of topics including the latest in breast cancer…
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Welcome New Members - 12th May 2023
Welcome to our newest members of the Online Network: @Beckii1 @Lyndal16 @MSAVVAS33 @Ania @Gen_ @Poek78 @SXC1947 @Ness1708 @harutak @Summer_Sun23 @Kate_C @Tammy9 @Jenb73 @Thollis @SS73You 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…
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Diagnosed today
Hi all, I was diagnosed with Invasive breast cancer by my GP this morning. I don't have anymore information shared with me apart from the mass is 2.7cm in my left breast - as detected in a mammogram and ultrasound. The GP said that the specialist will speak with me about my core biopsy result she didn't want to discuss it.…
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Happy birthday wishes to @Raich
Wishing you a very happy birthday @Raich
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Combined private and public
Diagnosed a couple of weeks ago with grade 2 breast cancer and have met with surgeon privately and getting an MRI done this week. Have not discussed out of pocket costs but wanted to know if anyone has combined private with public care and how I organise this?
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Newly Diagnosed
Hi all I am newly diagnosed, booked in for surgery on Tuesday next week and feeling a bit overwhelmed.
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Is anyone on a home care package & NOT in the Carer's Group? MORE Changes being made ....
I have posted this link into the Carer's Group but think that not all who are on a Home Care Package are in the group .... so posting it here as well. This is for members who actively CARE for friends or relatives, too. It seems they are making MORE changes (after big changes were made last June as well) that you should be…