Recently diagnosed

Being diagnosed with breast cancer can be overwhelming. It’s normal to experience a wide range of emotions when you are told you have breast cancer. Many people find that when they understand their diagnosis and know what treatment they’ll be having, they are able to put strategies in place to help them manage the physical, emotional and practical issues that breast cancer brings.

If you have been recently diagnosed with breast cancer, it may come as a terrible shock. It can be difficult to know where to begin. It's important to take time to understand what your diagnosis means for you, ask questions and talk through the treatment options and the support available to you and your family. 

On this page, you will find a collection of information and resources that can help you through the first few weeks and months after a breast cancer diagnosis. Learn more about types of breast cancer, your diagnosis, tests, treatment options and the support available.  

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is here to help you.