Hope & Hurdles

BCNA’s Hope & Hurdles Information Guide is designed for people who have been diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer.

It has been developed through extensive consultation with people living with metastatic breast cancer, and those who treat and care for them.

Download Hope & Hurdles Information Guide

Hope & Hurdles is very comprehensive and helpful, with plenty of practical advice and guidance. It is easy to understand and the personal stories from other people who have ‘been there’ themselves are uplifting and encouraging.

Anne, BCNA member

The Hope & Hurdles Information Guide is a comprehensive book with information about dealing with your diagnosis, treatments and support options for you and your family.

There are also a number of optional booklets available to download.

Optional items

Ask your health professional if you are unsure which booklets are suitable for you:

*Note: If your cancer is hormone receptor positive and HER2-positive, the HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer booklet has the most appropriate information for you.

Things you can do now

Watch BCNA’s video Just diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer, what’s next?  webcast.
Watch BCNA’s video New and emerging treatments for metastatic breast cancer webcast.
Listen to BCNA’s podcast episode What You Don’t Know Until You Do: Unlimited, with Dr Charlotte Tottman, Episode 4: Bittersweet: Living with Metastatic Disease.
Visit My Journey, BCNA’s online tool for information tailored to your diagnosis. My Journey has a Symptom Tracking tool that you can use to help you record your pain, what works for you and what doesn’t.
Join our Online Network if you think that talking to others online and sharing experiences will help.
Contact BCNA’s Helpline on 1800 500 258 between 9.00 am to 5.00 pm AEST Monday to Friday, for information about the services and support that may be available for you and your family.