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Friday update 8 October 2021
Friday update 8 October 2021 Hello members, BCNA’s theme for Breast Cancer Awareness Month is Connect. Support. Empower. Therefore, I am particularly pleased to connect with you all in this Friday update. There is alot happening during the month of October and BCNA will have a number of stories and campaign initiatives to…
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Double mastectomy with DIEP breast reconstruction
Hello, I have just joined this online forum today. I am scheduled to have a double mastectomy with DIEP breast reconstruction on the 20th October 2021. I have BRCA 2 gene mutation so have chosen this surgery as a preventative measure. My mum is a breast cancer survivor and I have been affected by other types of cancer…
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Encore Program in Brisbane north
YWCA is hoping to run the Encore program in the northern suburbs of Brisbane next year so are recruiting for 2 facilitators. The role is 3.5 hours a week for 8 weeks and we hope to run 3-4 programs a year (in term time). Please share this link with friends, family and contacts if you know someone who would be great for the…
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Has anyone taken 'Before' and 'After' pics?
Just wondering if anyone has taken 'before' and 'after' pics - focussing on the actual boob rather than 'me' ....... I took a couple of 'selfies' at the suggestion of my brother .... and then a few during the healing stage after removing the bandages ..... Do you think we should have a private group, to actually show our…
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Welcome to New Members
A very warm welcome to our newest members: @gratitude101 @Debra-Es @Tracey96 @Palmira @Jaimee_james94 @Rorita @jodraper27 @Accau @FrancesJs @Brandi @ScotinAus @alton_grange @BonnieC @Delilah @Kim68 @Allym @animallover @BeauJ @Crystalstar @Nannaof3 @TrishP You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia’s…
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getting fit again
It is a lovely cold morning with overcast skies and I have just completed morning nine of my new get fit regime. After finding gyms that suited me far too expensive I searched alternatives. I found a free app that is amazing and you can do anything from 'only' stretches to a rigorous workout. I have been doing the…
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New fees for radiation therapy as of 1/7/21
Hi everyone, hope your all travelling reasonably well especially those locked down in Sydney. iha e just finished my TC chemo and am now getting ready to move onto 4 weeks of radiation therapy. I am having treatment at Lighthouse Sydney. I nearly died when they told me the fees involved . $14,451!,,,, Up front with a…
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Anyone else here with breast cancer AND high functioning autism?
Hi! I've just been diagnosed and was wondering if any of you amazing people also have ASD (Aspergers)? It does feel like I'm a bit of a rareity when dealing with the surgical/medical teams.
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3 October is @Jwrenn birthday!
Wishing you a very happy birthday @Jwrenn I hope that you have a lovely day
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Birthday wishes to @xpataus for 3 October
Happy birthday to @xpataus Have a great day xox
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Double Masectomy or radiation
Hi, I'm new to this forum, I'm 42 and was diagnosed with early breast cancer 7 weeks ago. Hormone +ve herceptin -ve I had a lumpectomy and sentinel node biopsy and am healing well. The nodes came back clear (yay what a relief) but the lumpectomy showed 2 additional smaller tumors that the original MRI didn't pick up. (I…
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Torn …. Scared to have vaccine scared not to
Hi Guyz…. Wondering if any others with her2 positive currently on herceptin and perjeta have had either Moderna or Pfizer ? really scared to have it as I’ve had such problems with skin reactions from my drugs over my course of treatment. The fact no one can reassure me what could happen is scaring me big time. So far I’m…
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Double Mastectomy advice
Hi Ladies I will be having a double mastectomy in a week and would please like some advice on what to wear and what pther ladies found helped them from clothes to drains to aftercare, Anything is appreciated thank you
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October Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Hello members, As many of you are aware, it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is Australia’s leading consumer network. We connect, support and empower Australians affected by breast cancer. We enable connections within our broad network to ensure no one feels alone. We…
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To vaccinate or not vaccinate?
Hi All, I hope you’re all having a good day! I’m on a list waiting for Pfizer. My hubby and I have been putting it off… I’m actually quite scared. two weeks ago I had bi lateral cortisone hip injections. On the night of the last one, I had a reaction… they call it a cortisone flush(?) the right side of my face swelled up…