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That was Easter
Hi to the local Tasmanians! I have been living here for almost 1 year now and have found it to be a beautiful part of Australia. The weather is a little "dippy", but hey, take a look at what they get else-where, and they complain about our Winter! We have been smart and rented a house on a big property out at Swan Bay, and…
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Catchup
Hi everyone, I have just written a huge reply about my 7 month journey with this tumour, I'm not sure if it lets you know of updates on posts, so if you go to August and the PT post, I have updated at the bottom. I haven't been on here since then and have since had a mastectomy and quite a long journey. Much love. Chantel.
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Our next get-together
Hello ladies, Our next evening get-together is at 7pm on Friday 12th April at Caffe Primo, Norwood! :) Caffe Primo Norwood is located (next to Billy Baxter's) at: Parade Central Shopping Centre, 185 The Parade (Cnr George Street) Norwood, SA Telephone: (08) 8331 2744 Come along for dinner or simply drop in for a drink :)…
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Maxine shares her story
Hi everyone, November marks twelve months since Maxine Morand joined BCNA as CEO. As most of you may know, Maxine was diagnosed with breast cancer herself in June 2011. In a strange twist of fate, the very day after Maxine found out she had breast cancer, she was approached about the role as CEO at BCNA. To celebrate her…
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Symposium for those in Melbourne
Hi all, Not much notice for this one, sorry (I just heard about it) but I thought I'd let you know about this Symposimum coming up on Friday in Melbourne. I don't know much about the program, but there's a number you can call if you want to find out more: ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Symposium: Art, creativity and the cancer…
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Next Lunch
Hello ladies, our next get-together will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday 27th March at Billy Baxter's, Norwood! :) Billy Baxter’s Norwood is located at: Parade Central Shopping Centre, 185 The Parade (Cnr George Street) Norwood, SA, 5067 Telephone: (08) 8333 3355 The great news is that FREE underground ticket car parking…
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Taxol/Paclitaxel
I was shocked to read in the paper today that next month the government will slash by 86% the price it pays for Paclitaxel/Taxol. This comes after slashing the price it pays for Docetaxel by 76% in December. They say it is because for years pharmacists have been overcharging up to $2800 per dose. Now, a number of hospitals…
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Who is attending? - Launceston Conference | March 2013
Besides myself (pisces_tas) and Mandy Forteath (Mandy Forteath), are there any others from the online network going to the Breast Cancer Conference, at the Grand Chancellor, March the 16 and 17th, in Launceston, Tasmania? I would be happy to catch up, just to say hello, etc. on here beforehand; if not, may see you at the…
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Mother's Day Classic
Hi everyone, As many of you will know, one of the largest charity fundraising events in Australia, the Mother’s Day Classic (MDC) takes place each Mother’s Day. This annual event is for participants and volunteers to show their commitment and support for breast cancer research and raises money for our sister organisation,…
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Launceston Ongoing Journey
Contratulations to all concerned with the organising, and content involved with the "Ongoing Journey". I totally recommend going to it if you have the chance when it is in your area. I found it to be my No. 1 most positive thing Ive done since discovering I have Cancer (or I like to think HAD). The educational side was…
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Free conference for Tassie women
tasbreastcancerconference.eventbrite.com.au is where to go to see all about our forthcoming state conference, girls! Be quick to register because spaces are limited. We have many wonderful professional speakers and a mystery cocktail party on the Saturday. Come and join us!
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'Look Good Feel Better' Workshop
Yesterday I went to a 2 hour free workshop called 'Look Good Feel Better' at Flinders Lodge (Cancer Council SA). This is an amazing opportunity offered to those with breast cancer where volunteers from the cosmetic industry show you how to apply make-up to make you look good and so feel better - especially when you may…
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contacts
Well, I made " contact " with real faces and people at the Launceston Conference this last weekend, March 2013. Thankyou to all who spoke and attended, plus the organisers. It was informative, fun and much appreciated. Kathy.( Northern Tasmania. )
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2 more sleeps! Who is going?
Only 2 more sleeps until the Tasmania Breast Cancer Conference, which will be held in Launceston. Are you going? The team from BCNA (Maxine, Marita and I) are really looking foward to coming down and being part of the conference in various different ways. Please let us know if you are coming and make sure you come and find…
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Happy International Women's Day
Dear friends, Today is International Women's Day, and across the world thousands of events will be held to inspire women, celebrate achievements and reflect and take action where inequality still exists. The 2013 theme is 'The Gender Agenda: Gaining Momentum’. Many women around the world do not enjoy the same opportunities…