The Whole Person - the 'other' effects of breast cancer
When people hear "breast cancer", they often think of treatment plans and hospital visits. But the impact also shows up in the quieter, more personal corners of life that don’t get talked about as much. It’s the emotional exhaustion of trying to hold everything together. It’s the financial responsibilities of time off work, extra appointments, and unexpected bills. It’s the shift in identity, with pressure to keep up with your job, your family, and your own expectations. It’s the silence around intimacy, menopause, and how your body starts to change unexpectedly. If this resonates with you, you’re not the only one who feels this way—and our Online Network is here to help. Here are some groups you may not yet have discovered, where you can connect to discuss the 'other' effects of cancer: 💬 Work and Breast Cancer – For anyone juggling treatment, recovery, and career. Share tips, vent frustrations, and find support. 💬 Young Women – A place for younger women to talk about fertility, dating, parenting, identity, and everything in between. 💬 Let’s Talk About Vaginas – A real, respectful, and empowering place to talk about sexual health, intimacy, and body changes. In the meantime, please remember that our Helpline team (1800 500 258) are here for you whenever you need support and information.The Whole Person - the 'other' effects of breast cancer
When people hear "breast cancer", they often think of treatment plans and hospital visits. But the impact also shows up in the quieter, more personal corners of life that don’t get talked about as much. It’s the emotional exhaustion of trying to hold everything together. It’s the financial responsibilities of time off work, extra appointments, and unexpected bills. It’s the shift in identity, with pressure to keep up with your job, your family, and your own expectations. It’s the silence around intimacy, menopause, and how your body starts to change unexpectedly. If this resonates with you, you’re not the only one who feels this way—and our Online Network is here to help. Here are some more groups you may not yet have discovered, where you can connect to discuss the 'other' effects of cancer: 💬 Young Women – A place for younger women to talk about fertility, dating, parenting, identity, and everything in between. 💬 Let’s Talk About Vaginas – A real, respectful, and empowering place to talk about sexual health, intimacy, and body changes. In the meantime, please remember that our Helpline team (1800 500 258) are here for you whenever you need support and information.
have you been across to Let's talk about Vaginas lately ?
Hi all and happy new year to everyone, Just a reminder if you belong to our group that as it's private, therefore the posts don't appear in this main feed. We always have members looking for support so if you haven't been to the group lately please pop over and see if you can offer some words of wisdom. We have some new members who are after some support. Have you undertaken the Mona Lisa Touch? What have you found works for dryness? We also have a post by BCNA about a Q & A session they are looking at running on the subject, come and give us your thoughts. We have other members seeking support as they realise that in fact they are struggling with intimacy since being diagnosed. We have generous ladies sharing and updating us on various options, which is so helpful to others who come behind us. It can be such a confronting time so please pop over to the group if you could offer some words of wisdom or just to say hi. . Here is the our Link http://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/group/9-lets-talk-about-vaginas if you would like to pop over or would like to join. If you are new and requesting to join, once you put your request in and leave us a message, myself or one of the other volunteer group leaders should respond and join you up within 24 hours. It is wonderful to see members getting information and support from other members. Alice @SoldierCrab Kath @primekinformation about the private group Let's talk about Vaginas
Hi everyone, Just giving you a bit of a heads up on the many interesting (and sometimes humorous) discussions going on in the Let's Talk About Vaginas private group including intimacy when you're feeling crap, dry vaginas and the Mona Lisa treatment. If you want a private and supportive environment in which to discuss your concerns regarding anything from the best lubes to use, to body image following surgery, click here and join our group!
