Friday Update!
Hello and welcome to the Friday update!
Community Highlights
We have 30 new members. Please say hello to tahj36, Jaybejay, jovi01 and all our new members. We had 41 posts and 381 comments. The online network has seen a number of different topics being talked about this week. Here are some you may have missed -
- Kate001 – Short of Breath
- Loz81 - Mastectomy
- Tingy – Holiday after treatment finishes
- OMG – Low blood cells
BCNA News & Events
Earth Bottles - For the next 30 days Earth Bottles are donating 100% of their profits from all of their PINK bottles sold online to BCNA. Earth Bottles founder and CEO's sister Nat is celebrating the all clear after a 5 year battle with breast cancer. The message "Check your boobs, it could save your life". To check out these beautiful pink bottles click here.
Supporting people with a disability - Join our consultation on the impact of disability on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. BCNA wants to ensure that it provides accessible and appropriate breast cancer information and support to people with disabilities and their families. We would like to understand what information and support people with a disability who have breast cancer need and we are interested in the breast cancer information and support needs of people who support people with a disability. More information is available about the project in the participant information statements for people with a disability and for family members, carers and support workers.
If you would like to share your experience with us or would like to find out more, please contact Grace Daley via gdaley@bcna.org.au or on 1800 500 258. If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, contact Grace through the National Relay Service www.relayservice.gov.au.
BCNA Forum’s - Our free breast cancer information forums are taking place this week in Brisbane, Mackay & Roma. Learn about the latest in breast cancer treatment and care, and ways to manage the emotional and physical impact of breast cancer from breast cancer experts including medical oncologists, oncology psychologists and other health professionals at these inspiring events. For more information click here.
Pink Lady Luncheons - The Pink Lady luncheons provide an opportunity to support Australians affected by breast cancer and are held in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) and Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness Day (13 October). Click here for more information.
Have a lovely weekend everyone,
Ann-Marie xx