Friday update

Hello everyone and welcome to our Friday update. 

Apologies for not posting last Friday.  Marianne and I attended a 2 day SWARM (Australia’s community management) conference in Footscray Melbourne.  It was interesting deciding which sessions to attend and after deciding that that we did not know anything about ‘chat bots’ or ‘block chains’ Marianne and I decided to start the conference by attending a great community journey mapping presentation!  It was really exciting to meet with others working in the online space and to share the highs and lows faced by moderators managing online spaces.   We walked away with some new ideas but also pride in BCNA’s online community.

Community Highlights

Every week we have so much variety in the posts being shared in the online network.  These can include questions about treatments, updates on how things are going, and celebrating milestones. Here are some popular conversations you might have missed:

1 Let’s talk about…S.E.X Great thread that discusses lowered libido and letrazole

2 Depression, PTSD and BC Another great thread asking how others are traveling and managing their mental health

3 Unique family traditions and quirks that make you smile Enjoyable thread with some great family traditions!

Community news

Mornington information forum: Living well after breast cancer treatment

BCNA's free information forums have been developed to provide you with practical information to help you manage the physical and emotional effects of your diagnosis.

We will be holding a free information forum in Mornington on Tuesday 11 September. We hope you will join us to:

• hear from Dr Yoland Antill about endocrine therapy and management of menopausal side effects after treatment including bone health, fatigue and hot flushes
• hear about lymphoedema myths and learn practical lymphoedema management tips from Kindra Logan
• learn about work during and after breast cancer treatment from Jeanne Potts
• meet others who are living with breast cancer

You are welcome to bring along your partner, family members or friend.

Date: Tuesday 11 September 2018

Time: Registration and refreshments from 5.30 pm

Forum from 6.00 pm - 8.00 pm

Venue: Brooklands of Mornington, 99 Tanti Ave, Mornington 3931

Refreshments: Tea, coffee and a light supper

Register here or telephone 1800 500 258

Register early as places are limited and generally fill quickly. Please include the name of your guest when you register.

There is some on-site parking available, there is also street parking along Tanti Ave except where there is a yellow line.

Mammographic Density conference, 

Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre

The 5th biennial breast density conference is being held October 10 & 11 at the new Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre to 

discuss recent developments in mammographic density research and how to translate what we know into clinical practice. 

BCNA has been able to negotiate a $50 registration fee for BCNA consumers. If you would like to attend register here

Breast Reconstruction Information Evening, Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer, Adelaide

 Wednesday 17 October 2018, 6 pm - 9 pm

 Located behind the Wilson’s Multi-Storey car park on Flinders Drive, Bedford Park

 About the evening

Flinders Medical Centre’s Breast Reconstruction Service is hosting a Breast Reconstruction Information Evening to provide general information to women across South Australia who may be considering breast reconstruction following surgery to treat or remove the risk of cancer.

The evening will commence with a short presentation providing a general overview of breast reconstruction starting at 6:30 pm.

The expo will feature information stalls from a range of healthcare providers covering all facets of the post-mastectomy journey, including implant and flap based reconstruction, reconstruction timelines, fat graft reconstruction, surgical compression garments and what to expect following surgery.

Please note: Individual consultations will not be provided.

For more information:

Phone: 8204 7289

Email: andrea.smallman@sa.gov.au

Web: www.sahealth.sa.gov.au/fmc