Scar Tissue
Hello Members, I am new here. I had bc in my left breast in 2018. After 18 rounds of radiation I was all clear. I am just wondering whether anyone else here has pain that radiates from under their ribs up to under their breast. This started for me about 8 months after radiation with just a stabbing pain in my upper belly under my ribs if I deep laughed. It has now progressed and when I get the pain it moves from the upper belly up to the breast. I have had X-ray, ultrasound which were all clear and the GP thinks it is scar tissue. Has anyone else had treatment for this? Your feed back/thoughts would be appreciated.182Views0likes13Comments
Omico - 'Cancer and Genomics Webinar'
I recently attended Omico's 'Cancer and Genomics Webinar' which I found insightful. The webinar is now available to watch on demand—whether you missed it, want to revisit key insights, or share it with others who may benefit: Webinar Recording What’s Covered in the Webinar: ✔️ The role of precision oncology and CGP in today’s cancer care ✔️ Partnering with your oncologist to explore CGP and targeted treatments ✔️ Understanding clinical trials—how matching works and what participation involves ✔️ A Q&A with genomics experts, clinicians, nurses, and patients45Views0likes1CommentStop telling women they are too young to have breast cancer
Early-onset breast cancer now accounts for over one-fifth of all breast cancer cases in Victoria, with 1,067 diagnoses out of 5,197 breast cancer cases. The increase is indicative of a national trend. Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is calling for greater awareness, more research, and tailored prevention efforts to address the steady increase in breast cancer diagnoses among women aged 25 to 49, as highlighted in Cancer Council Victoria’s Cancer in Victoria 2023 report. For more information, read BCNA's Stop telling women they are too young to have breast cancer media release.272Views4likes11Comments
Garvan Institute of Medical Research - Annual Breast Cancer Public Lecture 2024
Hi all, Just watched the annual presentation from the Garvan on the state of breast cancer research in 2024 - it was very interesting and I thought others might find it useful. For those on Facebook: https://fb.watch/v6V4Y2N2_B For those not on Facebook I've uploaded a copy to YouTube: https://youtu.be/5CPHZuYuQDM George61Views3likes0CommentsTake part in research to improve our online services
We’re inviting members of the Online Network to help us improve our website and online services. This work is part of a project that aims to improve access to relevant information and support that is tailored to your personal preferences and experiences of breast cancer. It will cover My Journey and the Symptom Tracker, the Online Network and parts of the website. Between April and June, we’re running online research activities to help us design and test new features and other changes. Activities range from short and simple surveys to one-on-one interviews or group workshops. Your feedback is important to make sure we deliver what is most useful and usable for people affected by breast cancer. Read about the activities you can take part in and, if you’re interested in taking part, fill out the ‘expression of interest’ form and we’ll be in touch.41Views0likes0Comments
Participate in a research survey to assess the quality of Online Network
BCNA is committed to making improvements to the Online Network on a regular basis and values user input and experience in driving these improvements. You are invited to participate in a study relating to how you perceive the quality of the BCNA Online Network when seeking information and support for cancer. This questionnaire will take about 15-20 minutes of your time. If you decide to participate, you will be asked to answer questions about how you perceive the quality of BCNA Online Network, if you decide to continue using BCNA Online Network, and the impact on psychosocial outcomes. Your participation in this survey is entirely voluntary and anonymous. Participants can enter their email addresses at the end of the survey if they wish to receive a “THANK YOU” gift of 10 AUD in the form of an e-voucher. If you are affected by cancer, 18 years of age and over, have used or are still using BCNA Online Network, and are interested to participate in the survey, please visit the following link: https://limesurvey.mq.edu.au/index.php/242914?lang=en81Views2likes0CommentsRemembering Olivia Newton-John
We were all saddened by yesterday's news that Olivia Newton-John had passed away. She was an inspiration to many, as she very generously chose to open up her life and share her story to help others affected by breast cancer. We know it was a tough day for many in our network, but it was also an opportunity to celebrate Olivia's dedication to improving patient-centred care and raise awareness of metastatic breast cancer. What a legacy to leave behind and one BCNA is proud to continue in our mission to ensure everyone affected by breast cancer receives the very best care, treatment and support. Yesterday we were honoured to be asked to talk about Olivia's work and impact on breast cancer research and treatment. Our CEO, Kirsten Pilatti, and Director of Policy, Advocacy and Support Services, Vicki Durston, spoke with media outlets The Age, Mamamia, ABC and 3AW about Olivia's dedication to looking after the whole person and not only treating the disease - something BCNA is also passionate about. If hearing this news has been hard for you, our Helpline can offer support so please call them on 1800 500 258.141Views2likes0Comments
Online Q & A Event - Breast Cancer 2021: Research, Risks and Recovery - Thu, 4 Feb 6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
Join Breast Cancer Trials and Australia's top breast cancer experts for a virtual Q&A to discuss the latest in breast cancer research. https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/breast-cancer-2021-research-risks-and-recovery-registration-132884618471 I registered for this event. The previous one was interesting.181Views5likes5Comments
Research - share your experiences of returning to work following a breast cancer diagnosis
Researchers at Monash University are undertaking a study to understand the perspectives and experiences of people affected by breast cancer regarding returning to paid work following a breast cancer diagnosis. Who can participate? You can participate in this study if you: have been diagnosed with breast cancer in the past five years. Took some time off from paid work following your diagnosis of breast cancer and have since returned to paid employment. What does the study involve? The study involves participating in a 45-60 minute telephone interview with a student researcher at Monash University. During the interview, you will be asked some questions about how you made your decisions about paid work following your diagnosis of breast cancer, whether you took time off or modified your duties, what information you used when deciding when to return to work and what support, information or other factors helped most with returning to work and what were the main challenges you experienced. Your responses will be confidential and your name will not be included in any publication. As a thank you for participating in the interview, you will receive a $25 Coles Myer voucher. How do I take part? To participate in the study or for more information, please contact either Christine Malios (chmal2@student.monash.edu; (03) 99054684) or Dianne Sheppard (Dianne.sheppard@monash.edu; (03) 99051860) from Monash University. More information is also available in the Explanatory Statement about the research.271Views0likes0Comments
