BCNA's State of the Nation Report launched today

Thank you so much everyone for your comments and support of the Report.

In relation to exercise and recurrence - it is very important that we promote evidence based information. There is no doubt that the evidence shows the benefit of exercise and reducing the risk of recurrence however the real challenge with any evidence is that it does not mean it is 100%. So yes some women and men who are the fittest they have ever been may go on to have metastatic disease and that is so unfair when you are doing everything to look after yourself.

The State of the Nation really will allow us to advocate for metastatic breast cancer services. It is just not right that they have less access to breast care nurses. I am really thrilled that we are working closely with CNSA and the McGrath Foundation to increase the number metastatic breast care nurses we have around the country.

There is so much to do, but we now have to work with Governments, service providers and health professionals to chip away at the right changes for our members. Just one recommendation at a time!

Thanks again for all your support