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Community Update 3 May 2021

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Giovanna_BCNA
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4 years ago

Hello everyone,

Welcome to our community update.  

Breast Cancer Network Australia recently held the ‘Living the best life you can with breast cancer’, virtual conference.  We would like to thank those who joined the online event.  The on-demand video is now available for viewing. 

Please register or login to view the webcast here.


Community highlights

Every week we have lots of great discussions within the online network, here are some that you may have missed.

1.  One year since the diagnosis feeling strong and well commenced by @Cath62 great to hear you are feeling strong and well.

2. Is my chemo working?  Commenced by @heathfield so good to hear you are feeling part of this amazing community.

3. What pets do you have?  Love those pooches @Halla!



Community News

My Journey Symptom Tracker & APP

Since we launched the My Journey online tool in 2018, we’ve heard from many members who have told us that a symptom tracker, as well as the ability to download the resource as an app, would add real value to My Journey.  We’re delighted to announce that we’ve responded to your feedback, and have introduced to My Journey both an in-built symptom tracker and downloadable app.  

Read more




To all our community members, I wanted to take this opportunity to let you all know that I will be leaving BCNA in the next couple of weeks.  It has been an amazing 3 and half years and I thank you all for allowing me to be part of such an amazing community and to share in your experiences.  Wishing you well, take care of you, kind regards Giovanna.

If you have any concerns while online, please contact one of the moderators -

@Jenny_BCNA, @Carissa_BCNA, @Sandra_BCNA, or @Anna_BCNA.

If you need to speak with someone regarding your concern, please call 1800 500 258 Monday to Friday 9 am till 5 pm.

Alternatively you can email contact@bcna.org.au


This week’s reflective quote


‘There can be no greater gift than that of giving one’s time and energy to help others without expecting anything in return.’

-          Nelson Mandela

 

Have a great week everyone,

The mod team

Carissa, Jenny, Sandra, Anna, Pat & Michelle


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  • Zoffiel's avatar
    Zoffiel
    Member
    4 years ago
    I'm sad that you are leaving @Giovanna_BCNA.

    You and I have not always seen eye to eye but I have deep respect for anyone who can compassionately and professionally manage  complicated situations where there are multiple strong personalities, high emotions and complex issues bubbling in the background.

    You've done a brilliant job and will be missed.

    It was lovely to meet you at the Melbourne conference--doesn't that feel like a lifetime ago? I hope your next stage is satisfying and rewarding. MXX
  • ChezaH's avatar
    ChezaH
    Member
    4 years ago
    Thank you @Giovanna_BCNA
    Thank you very much for all the help you gave to me and what you have done for this group. It would not be such a success without people like you. Wishing you all the very best with your new venture take care and Thank You 🙂

  • Romla's avatar
    Romla
    Member
    4 years ago
    You have been a wonder Mrs Sparkle as we all try to navigate this frightening thing called breast cancer. Your sincerity and kindness has been much appreciated and valued. The Cancer Council have found a treasure to guide the wider cancer community. Thankyou.
  • brightspace's avatar
    brightspace
    Member
    4 years ago
    Hi Giovanna many thanks for your dedication to the bcna family of admin and  members 
    All the best
    Bright in hope
  • June1952's avatar
    June1952
    Member
    4 years ago
    Our loss, their gain.
    All the very best for your career, health and happiness and life in general.
  • Giovanna_BCNA's avatar
    Giovanna_BCNA
    Member
    4 years ago
    Thank you everyone, its been an absolute pleasure!  Will miss being part of this amazing community.
    @June1952 I have taken on a new role at Cancer Council.  Take care everyone and best wishes to all.
  • Blossom1961's avatar
    Blossom1961
    Member
    4 years ago
    @Giovanna_BCNA So who is responsible for slapping my wrist now when I have been naughty? I think you better stay. Someone needs to keep me and @arpie in line
  • Kiki_Dances60's avatar
    Kiki_Dances60
    Member
    4 years ago
    Thank you @Giovanna_BCNA for all you’ve done for us. Best wishes for the future. 💐💐💐
  • FLClover's avatar
    FLClover
    Member
    4 years ago
    @jennyss I’ve always wondered why it’s still there 😆. I even thought only I can see it at one stage, cos I joined the forum exactly the day after it was posted. Looking at it again now, it brings back bittersweet memories, and actually has some good articles and motivational quotes 😁😊
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