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Hello and welcome to another Friday Update.
We have a bunch of new members. Please give a warm welcome to @technosta124, @Janjansupergran, @queenbee, @Chantelle, @princessange, @Calo, @Jen001, @Rhonda M, @Lulu66, @RhonddaR, @Tee2209, and all our new members. We also welcome @KimW who has been an active BCNA member for some time, but is new to the online community. And we welcome back @LITHGOW1950 who has returned from a holiday.
New members, add your birthday to the birthday thread here.
New members, add your birthday to the birthday thread here.
Community highlights
Every week we have so much variety in the posts being shared on the online network. These can include questions about treatments, updates on how things are going, and celebrating milestones. Here are some good conversations you might have missed:- @sandramj talks about the emotional costs of breast cancer
- @viking1 is about to get on the rollercoaster of breast cancer and wonders how much time she needs
- @LynJoan asks if she should have her right breast removed as well
- @positive3negative explores love on her blog and she cross-posted the entry here
- Talking about the fear of recurrence and progression in light of the news that Olivia Newton-John now has metastatic breast cancer
- And how about that Put a ❤️ On your wall Facebook message that gets around?
BCNA news and events
The Pink Bun campaign has officially ended for 2017. We exceeded all expectations this year and couldn’t have done it without the support of all involved. A massive THANK YOU to Bakers Delight for their constant support and wonderful partnership! Our work doesn’t stop here. We work tirelessly all year round to assist everyone affected by breast cancer.BCNA is working on a new disability resource. If you are in Victoria, affected by disability, and would like to share your story, please contact jhead@bcna.org.au or call 1800 500 258.
BCNA will host a breast reconstruction information session in Melbourne. This a two-hour information session on Tuesday, 13 June from 6pm-8pm. There will be an opportunity for questions after the presentations. For more information and to register, click here.
BCNA will host a breast reconstruction information session in Melbourne. This a two-hour information session on Tuesday, 13 June from 6pm-8pm. There will be an opportunity for questions after the presentations. For more information and to register, click here.
BCNA's next information forum will be on 4 July in Port Lincoln, SA. For more information and to register, click here.
Yesterday was the official first day of winter. Stay toasty and have a pleasant weekend!
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