Hi All, BCNA will be hosting a webcast on Tuesday 23 March about new and emerging treatments for metastatic breast cancer with Dr Nick Zdenkowski, Medical Oncologist and Kim Parish, BCNA Consumer Representative. You can find more information on the webcast or register to attend…
Hello everyone I’m just reaching out to see if anyone has some wise words on how to deal with the less supportive people in your life. After a great day yesterday with amazing friends my in-laws decided to pay a visit. They come with their own issues and challenges which the family have grown to deal with in their own way…
had a seizure on Friday get ambo to hospital, brain CT reveals one of the skull Mets is now in brain. Radiation starts tomorrow. Alternating between Panadol and Endone. Time to make end of life decisions. I be 58 in June Mind blown
Metastatic Breast Cancer & avoiding weight gain while on Letrozole. Is it possible ? Has anyone been successful in losing weight that was gained while taking Letrozole ? What have you find helpful ? I have only met two other women with metastaic breast cancer who are also talking Letrozole and their response to my question…
Hi, I’m 58 years old & was in pretty good health when I sustained a massive bruise after just a small amount of pressure in my pelvic area. I showed a friend (nurse) who told me to go to the doctor sooner rather than later. From there my journey began. After ultrasounds, CT scans, MRI’s & about 25 vials of blood it was…
I just want to share my story. High risk R side breast cancer diagnosed in August 2016. oestrgon + progestrone/HER2 neg. Treated with surgery/chemotherapy x 2 and on Letrozole daily. Four years of good health and back to work. Come August 2020 found hard lump right base of neck. GP ultrasound organized. Referral was then…
Hi everyone, yesterday I got the bad news that my early breast cancer diagnosis of 4 years ago has spread, I was devastated, I have changes in my pelvis and lower spine and a growth push against my kidney tube hence that kidney not working correctly and a stent is going to be inserted and a biopsie of the growth to see if…
Hello all, I found the following online discussions very interesting, and somehow reassuring.* Breast Cancer Trials: Research Update – Associate Professor Prue Francis * Breast Cancer Myths – Dr Nicholas Zdenkowski * Mental Health and Breast Cancer – Associate Professor Lesley Stafford * Breast Cancer Recurrence –…
hi everyone long time since I have been on here as things were going as well as can be expected but now I have this cough which I have now had for approx 10 months that just won't go. My GP says my lungs (which is where my mets are) sound fine but the cough is heavy and loud with a high pitch - it even scares my dog lol.…
BCNA is coming to Tasmania as part of our free national Information Forum series. We are bringing leading experts to events in Devonport on Tuesday 30 April to talk on a range of breast cancer topics. Our events are for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or who is living with or after a breast cancer…
BCNA is coming to Tasmania as part of our free national Information Forum series. We are bringing leading experts to events in Hobart on Thursday 2 May to talk on a range of breast cancer topics. Our events are for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or who is living with or after a breast cancer…