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Home At Last
Hi Girlies, finally home after being in hospital all week with neutrpenia. Felt like a bit of a fraud to be honest as I physically felt fine but my neutrophil levels were very low. I intially went to my gp last Saturday with sore a throat & was prescribed antibiotics for tonsillitis. Went back on the Monday for a follow up…
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Pink Pilates
The Northern Cancer Support Centre of Launceston recently offered a 6 week free course of Pilates. Twice a week, for 50 mins, when I first began the class it took me a day and a half to recover. I loved Pilates, and not only did it enable us to exercise in safety under supervision, it also became my stress coping…
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Sunday Telegraph seeking newly-diagnosed women in NSW
BCNA Media have been approached by a journalist at the Sunday Telegraph who is working on a breast cancer feature for this weekend's paper. The journalist is hoping to put together a story about four different women who are at different stages of their breast cancer journey. She is currently seeking: * a woman who has just…
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lunch
Hi girls. Hope you are all travelling along reasonably ok. Just wondering if you girls are up to another get together? some possible dates: Tuesday 10th, Wednesday 11th, Tuesday 17th, Tuesday 24th. Perhaps if you indicate which day/days are NOT suitable we can arrive at a day that suits us all. Cheers, Julie.
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Brisbane
Hi....is no one out there getting treatment at hoca in Brisbane????
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Radio interview about breast reconstruction with plastic surgeon Dr Moradi
Hi ladies, Today I had an opportunity to chat on ABC radio Central Coast with plastic surgeon Dr Pouria Moradi about breast reconstruction. The presenter Scott Levi and his producer Caroline Perryman are keen to support my quest in making information about breast reconstruction more accessible. They are especially keen to…
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Support | Connect | Grow
Hi everyone, It was an absolute pleasure to host 300 breast cancer survivors from right across Australia at our National Summit 2013 in Sydney last week. Our Summit brought together BCNA-affiliated support group leaders and BCNA Community Liaisons - representing over 180 different support groups across Australia. The theme…
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BCNA member speaks out on out-of-pocket costs
BCNA member and Community Liaison Helen Williamson has spoken out about the extensive out-of-pocket costs she incurred after her breast cancer diagnosis. The article 'Out of pocket and in trouble' published in today's Age and Sydney Morning Herald newspapers tackles the issue of health affordability ahead of the 2013…
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Thinking of you all
Hi girls I'm really sorry I couldn't be there for the Summit but as most of you know - Dad passed and I'm organising the funeral presently. I really hope you had a great time getting together...I'm totally spewing I couldn't be there but even without this sadness my health wasn't good enough to go. I have been to St…
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A baker’s dozen years with Bakers Delight
Good Afternoon, As many of you will already know, BCNA and Bakers Delight have had a very close partnership for a number of years, and our organisation would not be where we are today without their genuine and ongoing support. This year BCNA feels honoured to mark 13 years - or a ‘baker’s dozen’ - of unwavering support…
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Brazil nuts
Well I have bought my brazil nuts and am enjoying 2 per day (I did look for the Cadbury's Brazil nut block but it wasn't in the shop haha). Even my husband is going to eat them, you would be silly not to! I may eat more than the 2, as they are so yummy, and that is ok, not like over-dosing on medications and I wonder if my…
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CALLING ALL PERTH GIRLS
Hey Perth girls Just letting you all know we are having a get together (coffee and chat) on Saturday 24th August and would love for you to join us. We are a small group with one thing in common. Breast Cancer. We are all at different stages of our BC journey but find it is wonderful to be able to connect with other people…
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Port Adelaide Fun :)
Hello ladies, Do you live in Port Adelaide or the surrounding suburbs? Or do you simply want to make the trip to meet some awesome ladies, lol? Our next Get Together will be held at 7pm on Tuesday 27 August 2013 at Fasta Pasta, Port Adelaide! Fasta Pasta Port Adelaide 319 Commercial Rd Port Adelaide SA 5015 Telephone: 8341…
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Save the Date: Next 'Pink Perth Girls' Get Together
Hi girls, We have our next 'Get together' date locked in - so please pop it in your diary. The more the merrier. DATE: 24th August 2013 We hope to see you there. Location and date will follow shortly. Lots of love, Mich - xoxoxoxo
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CALLING ALL PERTH GIRLS
Hey luvly Perth Pink Sisters Just letting you know the venue for our group get together on Saturday 24th August is at MADDISONS COTTAGE in beautiful down town Guildford. 1pm - High Tea at $34 per person. One of our sisters has already tried and tested and said it was a lovely spot and plenty of food and hot beverages so…