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Message from Raelene Boyle
As you will have seen on the website, we are well underway with planning a 60th Birthday party for our national living treasure and all round BCNA champion Raelene Boyle. This year not only will Raelene celebrate her 60th birthday she will also celebrate 15 years of survival. So why not celebrate! We are so pleased that…
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Day 7 after 3rd Chemo-half way to where???
Day 7 after third chemo, looking back I am emotional again. Slept almost all weekend, well on and off. Just when I thought I knew what was going on my meds will be changed for the next three cycles. So goodbye FEC100 thanks for what (hmm). Yeah whatever you did to kill this tumour. Hello taxotere for next cycle. My…
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16th Breast Cancer Convention in Taiwan
Hi everyone, Is anyone thinking or is organised to go to the above in November this year. Just wanting to see how many Aussies might be on the crusade. I went to the 15th in Brisbane a couple of years ago. It was fantastic. A couple of us ladies from Rockhampton, Central Queensland, are hoping to go. XLeonie
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Raelene Boyle in Woman's Day
Hi all Online Networkers, Just thought we’d let everyone know about the beautiful article on BCNA ambassador Raelene Boyle in this week’s Woman’s Day mag (for all of those who aren’t out buying all the glossips already!) The article is a lovely snapshot of Raelene’s celebrated career as an athlete, her breast cancer…
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One of a kind Nissan donated to BCNA - help us spread the word
We need your help. Thanks to the generous support of Nissan today we have launched an online auction for a customised Nissan Micra Ti. The Nissan was especially grafittied by international artist Andy Steel and to top off has been signed by all the 2011 Cleo Bachelors of the Year. Nissan will be donating 100% of the…
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New Information Sessions added to group
Dear All, I have finally been able to update our group page with a list of all the upcoming information sessions to be held at BreaCan over June/July. There are a few sessions specifically for women living with advanced cancer, as well as a session on breast reconstruction in July. Please take a look and of course let any…
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Stepping Forward Workshop
Have you recently been diagnosed or undergoing treatment for Breast Cancer? If yes, then come to Bosom Buddies' Workshop where you will learn about the many activities and support services in the ACT that help Breast Cancer Survivors get health, get fit, get going and get on with the good life. No cost, just a chance to…
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oh poo
i really would have loved to have gone to the summit, but at the moment we have arranged to be in cairns or upp that way around that time., unless that changes dont like my odd's of being there bummer, plus will be to late to join in later. i would have loved to catch up with rikki and shirl and leonie. etc oh and didith…
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Pink Lady Day Luncheon
Well hello again to all my online networkers!!! I post this blog as I sit on my couch resting after hosting a very very successfull Pink Lady Day Luncheon in Mount Gambier yesterday. Let me tell you the day was fabulous starting of with a live field of woman where about 220 ladies in pink ponchos gathered inside the pink…
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I'm brand new at BCNA!
Hi All, Just wanted to saying 'Hi!' to everyone out there and to introduce myself as a newbie. I joined the BCNA team a few weeks ago as a Media Officer, and will be helping the lovely Julie Reilly to get BCNA out and about in the media space. I have just spent a little while reading some posts on the network and am…
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Looking Good, Feeling Better
Hi Ladies, how are you all? I am doing pretty good, round 3 of chemo next Friday and will then be half way through...yay!! I just wondered if any of you have taken advantage of the "looking good, feeling better" programme run by the cancer council? If not, I would definately recommend you see if there is one in your area…
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INDIGENOUS EXPO HELD IN BUNBURY WA
It was a privilege to be able to attend and help out at the Indigenous Expo held on the 10th May 2011 at the Italian Club, Bunbury. Thanks to Annette Lawrence who works with the Manjimup & Collie Aboriginal Health. She, like myself, is a newly trained and appointed Community Liaison of Breast Cancer Network Australia…
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'My Story' bug
Hi all, Just to let you know that we have a bug at the moment where the 'My Story' information you've put into your profile is not showing up on your published Profile page. The text will still be there in the right field, so you don't need to re-add it, just sit tight and I'll let you know when it's fixed. When we've…
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Mother's Day Classic
Yesterday I did the Melbourne Mother's Day Classic a 4KM walk to raise money for Breast Cancer Research. With me I had my mum, Dad, Husband, Sister and her partner and their bestfriend. We had a ball, even though it did start to ran and shorten some entertainment, however we will be back next year to do it again. :) Would…
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Pink Lady Day Luncheon
I know it's been a while since my last blog but I have to say that I am very excited about an event that I am leading........... Myself and a group of ladies are organising a Pink Lady Day Luncheon in conjuction with our local Gold Cup Horse Racing Carnival. We are going to host a mini field of woman at this event where we…