Hello everyone,
Welcome to today’s Friday update. A warm welcome to all our new members who have joined the online community this month. We have had over 100 new members register this month. Make sure you check out the Community Info tab for more information.
Community highlights
Every week we have lots of great discussions within the online network, here are some that you may have missed
1. Upcoming mastectomy All the best @Kell
2. Music: what song are you listening to….invites and answers the question ‘how are you?’ Great thread
3. What pets do you have? Love the coat @June1952
Community news
Frequently Asked Questions about Covid-19 Vaccine for people with cancer
Cancer Australia has compiled answers to Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about COVID-19 vaccines for people affected by cancer based on information and evidence currently available in Australia and internationally. Click here for more information.
You may like to listen to the podcast below with Cancer Australia CEO Dorothy Keefe for more information.
Cancer patients and the vaccine. What do we know? - Coronacast - ABC Radio
Upcoming Webcast - New and emerging treatments for metastatic breast cancer
One hour live digital event with Q&A on 'New and emerging treatments for metastatic breast cancer' is scheduled for
7.00 pm AEST on Tuesday 23 March.
The webcast will feature Oncologist Dr. Nick Zdenkowski, BCNA consumer representative Kim Parish, and BCNA’s Director of Policy and Advocacy Vicki Durston.
This webcast will discuss new and improved treatments for metastatic breast cancer. These emerging treatments are more targeted and greatly improving overall survival. For more information and to register click here
March is Lymphoedema awareness month.
It is important to know the signs of lymphoedema so you can reduce your risk and prevent the condition from worsening.
If you would like to know more about lymphoedema and the early warning click here
Berlei Design Awards
Do you want to make a difference
using your amazing design skills? Now is the time.
BCNA with our partner Berlei are excited to announce the Pink Bra
Project Design Awards.
You have the opportunity to create a unique design which could be selected to
be printed on Berlei’s best selling bras.
Winning designs will feature in a national campaign in October 2021 for Breast Cancer Awareness Month and $10 from the sale of each bra will be donated to BCNA to help support those affected by breast cancer. We’re so excited to be working alongside Berlei who have been supplying My Care kits to women since 2004.
For more information go to https://www.berlei.com.au/
This week’s reflective quote
‘Live life as though nobody is watching and express yourself as though everyone is listening.’
Nelson Mandela
Enjoy your weekend,
The mod team
Giovanna, Laura, Michelle and Pat
