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Newly Diagnosed
Moderator moved discussion for member @manzganz from the activity section to the main forum: manzganzHi all, I was diagnosed with blood clots in my lungs in January this year and my GP sent me for mammogram and CT on my pelvis to check my malignancy markers to determine how the clots were formed. I was advised that I had a…
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New to this
Hi diagnosed on 21 march with high grade stage three BC.saw surgeon on 19 april, going to have lumpectomy and sentinel node surgery. Followed by one mth radiation , five days a week, and then hormone blockers. New to all this , other ladies who had this , what do I need to know
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Lived Experience Panel: Rockhampton Information Forum
Hi All, We recently created a video snippet of our lived experience panel from BCNA's Rockhampton forum for the Online Network. The video captures key discussion topics: 'Side Effects, 'Communication', 'Sexual health' and 'What I learnt'. Hope you enjoy hearing from BCNA members Michelle Peters and Tracey Barlett.…
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Radiotherapy is pretty painful
Hi everyone I’ve had 6 treatments so far… my breast is quite red and painful (like a sharp pain)… I’ve moved to a burns cream 6 times a day… Today it took 3 takes for them to get it right Just sharing …
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Living well with breast cancer online Information Forum
BCNA will be hosting an online Information Forum for people living with breast cancer and their supporters - Living well with breast cancer online Information Forum (bcna.org.au) The Information Forum will cover a range of topics including the latest in breast cancer treatment, managing your emotional wellbeing after a…
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Ask the Expert: Managing side effects of hormone blocking treatment with Dr Michelle White
Hello everyone! We will be hosting our next Ask the Expert Digital Event on Managing side effects of hormone blocking treatment with Dr Michelle White. Click here to register for the event.Approximately two thirds of all breast cancers are a type called hormone receptor positive. This means they use the hormones oestrogen…
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Ask the Expert: Managing cognitive changes related to breast cancer treatments with Jo Lewis
Good afternoon everyone :) We are hosting our next Ask the Expert event on the 24th of May at 7.00pm AEST. Many people report mental fogginess, feeling vague, memory loss or concentration problems during and after treatments including chemotherapy and/or hormone-blocking therapy. These side effects are often referred to as…
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Launceston Information Forum - June 2022
Good afternoon everyone! BCNA will be in Launceston on Wednesday 22 June to host Information Forums for people living with breast cancer. There will be two concurrent information sessions throughout the day – one for people with early breast cancer and one for people with metastatic breast cancer. Please register for the…
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Ballarat Information Forum and Breakfast
Hello everyone, BCNA will be in Ballarat on Thursday 26 May to host a breakfast for people living with metastatic breast cancer and an Information Forum for people with early breast cancer. If you're local to the surrounding area, we would love to see you there! Please click here to access further information and register…
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Ask the Expert: Living well with lymphoedema with Maree O’Connor
Good morning everyone! Sharing that we are hosting our next Ask the Expert Digital Event next Thursday evening on the 7th of April, which will focus on living well with lymphoedema. The event will run from 7.00pm - 8.00pm AEST via Zoom. To register, please click here. Lymphoedema is swelling that occurs when lymph fluid…
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Webcast: Just diagnosed in 2022, what’s next?
Good morning everyone, We have just launched our next webcast, that is titled - Just diagnosed in 2022, what's next? In 2022, it is projected that over 20,000 people will be diagnosed with breast cancer. After finding out you have breast cancer, you may experience feelings of shock, distress, fear and anxiety. You may be…
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Ask the Expert: Triple Negative Early Breast Cancer with Dr Nick Zdenkowski
Good afternoon everyone, On the 17th of February, we will be hosting an interactive digital event on triple negative, please see details below. Triple negative breast cancer accounts for approximately 15 per cent of all breast cancers and refers to a type of breast cancer that does not have any of the three receptors…
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Newly diagnosed - await treatment plan
Original post created by member @Annette77in 'When is your birthday' thread, moved to own discussion in 'Newly diagnosed' category:
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Webcast: The Role of Radiotherapy in the Treatment of DCIS and Early Breast Cancer
Hello everyone, BCNA are holding a webcast on Thursday 9 December, 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm AEDT on The Role of Radiotherapy in the Treatment of DCIS and Early Breast Cancer. Some people diagnosed with breast cancer may be recommended radiotherapy as part of their treatment. Radiotherapy is usually recommended after breast…
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Podcast Survey Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don’t Know Until You Do (Dr Charlotte Tottman)
Hi everyone, We hope you all have been enjoying our 10-part podcast series, Upfront About Breast Cancer - What You Don’t Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman! BCNA values your feedback, and we want to ensure we continue to develop podcasts that are relevant to you, our members, and your breast cancer diagnosis. To…