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The Start
I kinda routinely did a breast check, and have been having consistent mammograms since early 30's as my Mum had breast cancer. I always try to be a positive person and proud that I am 46 and not taking any medication. I recall the moment I noticed a lump because I just put my hand straight on it and felt a bit painful. I…
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BCNA fundraiser
Just wanted to share with all, I'm so proud. My son three of his friends and myself have just done a month of fundraising. We put 15 tins around town, asked local businesses for vouchers and donations and the kids spent time on the school holidays cooking. This week on wednesday they held a morning tea at their school-…
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Christmas dinner get-together
Hello ladies, well would you believe it's almost THAT time of the year again.... Christmas! :D You are warmly invited to our first ever Adelaide Breast Cancer Friendship Group christmas dinner get-together! When: Wednesday 5th December 2012 Time: from 7pm for dinner in the Bistro Where: The Hope Inn, 348 Port Road…
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Pink Lady Art Exhibition
I had the priviledge of attending the Pink Lady Art Exhibition in Brighton Town Hall this weekend. www.pinkladyart.com.au Congratulations to Lisa Sewards, Emma Calill and Rachel for a fantastic exhibition. Look out for it next year.
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The Beacon and Inside Story - putting it out there.
Ok - so I am going to put it out there. A question among those of us with advanced disease. Why are our stories excluded from the general articles in the Beacon? Why do we receive an insert "the Inside Story" with our Beacon with stories of those with Advanced Disease? How does this make me feel? - excluded, a leper within…
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Profound Healing - Sustainable Wellbeing Conference 2012
There are still tickets left for the Gawler Foundation's 'Profound Healing - Sustainable Wellbeing Conference' on 17 & 18 November at The Sebel Albert Park, Melbourne. Join us for the latest research, evidence-based therapies, and practical tools for preventing and effectively managing cancer and chronic illness. 21…
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Ridgley Thinks Pink
I have recently held my first Field of Women event, with the help of a BCNA rep in my area. Still going through treatment I felt our small community who have been so supportive, needed a little more education and awareness of BCNA. We held our event in the gardens of THE HOMESTEAD, one of the oldest houses in Ridgley Tas,…
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Coffee Morning
Hello Ladies You are invited to the next Adelaide Breast Cancer friendship group coffee morning get together When - Tuesday 30th October 10am Where – Chris Jarmer @ AIR opposite the museum on Nth Tce. Come and join other members for coffee and a friendly chat. For booking purposes please RSVP me (karen10) by Sunday 28th…
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Mini field on Midland Highway Tasmania
Well we Tasmanian Breast Cancer Network girls decorated a section of the highway that runs between Launceston and Hobart on Saturday. What a lot of reaction we got- lots of toots from cars, trucks and vans. It all helps to raise the profile of BCNA and what it stands for.
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S2S Conference - Who's going???
Hi fellow Consumer Reps How are you all? Can't believe it was almost 12 months that we were altogether in Melbourne attending training. Are many of you attending the conference next week? If you are, and you're in Sydney on the Wednesday night, and don't already have plans, is anyone interested in having a catch-up drink…
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BCNA National Conference - Just around the corner!
After a year of planning and anticipation we are about to host the biggest gathering of BCNA women and their supporters since the National Conference held in 2004. BCNA National Conference: Strength to Strength now has just over 630 registrations. We are so happy that so many of you are able to join us in Sydney on Oct 25…
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Celebrating Life in Mansfield
Hi all, Well we had our Mini-Field yesterday and the weather god's were very kind and we had a great day. Sold heaps of BCNA items, and had plenty of enquiries about Breast cancer info, I also did a radio interview about what mini field was for and what the BCNA were doing etc. We had our wishing well again which my…
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Australia’s Breast Cancer Day - 22/10/2012
The biggest Pink Ribbon Breakfast for the year was hosted by Cancer Australia this morning at the Four Seasons Hotel in Sydney. Hundreds of people attended the breakfast from all walks of life, and all parts of the Sydney community joined together for Australia’s Breast Cancer Day. BCNA members know the impact of this…
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New Kid on the block
Have been in this situation for a year now and trying to connect with others, don't know if this is the right way. I am 67 years old and live in North Qld outside of Rockhampton. Have Secondary Breast cancer, have had Chemo and radiation and now on Zomota and hormonal therapy. Hoping to connect with others, regards Sondra
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Pilates goes Pink in Bayside!
This article was in The local Bayside Leader this week. http://bayside-leader.whereilive.com.au/lifestyle/story/pilates-goes-pink-in-bayside/