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Friday Update - 10th June 2022
Friday Update 10th June 2022 Hello everyone, June has come upon us and there are magnificent events and activities happening at BCNA. We have the Launceston TAS forum and the Pink Lady Match at the MCG only two weeks away. More details below! Rug up in this chilly winter weather and if anyone lives near the snow, would…
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Perth Support Group for Breast Reconstruction
Reclaim Your Curves Perth Support Group Lunch is on Saturday 25th June 12:30 at The Herdsman Lake Tavern in Wembley. New ladies bring your questions and our ladies who have gone thru their recon will try and answer them for you. Very informal - we buy our own food/drink & share our experiences - not a bad way to spend a…
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Friday Update - 27th May 2022
Friday Update 27th May 2022 Hello everyone, I hope you have had a chance to view some of our informative online events held in the past few weeks and thankyou to those who attended the Ballarat Forum yesterday. Further details of these events will be shared with you in this update. Thankyou to everyone who supported their…
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Did you miss the Webcast: Managing long-term side effects of breast cancer treatment?
Hi all, If you missed the webcast on Tuesday night, you can now watch on-demand via the following link https://kapara.rdbk.com.au/landers/73f44c.html The webcast was well received and a topic that is relevant to many people navigating the side effects of breast. This webcast addressed common long-term side effects of…
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Friday Update - 13th May 2022
Friday Update 13th May 2022 Hello members As mentioned in the last update, BCNA are getting back to face-to-face forums. Join us in Ballarat Thursday 26th May as we host a breakfast for people living with metastatic breast cancer and an information forum for people with early breast cancer (I will share the link and other…
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Donation of old prosthesis or mastectomy bras (CLOSED - NO LONGER TAKING DONATIONS)
Hi Ladies, I know this has been posted previously but thought I would repost it for anyone who may have missed it. Do you have an old prosthesis or mastectomy bra lying around? I have been in touch with Lily DeSantis who is very involved in a program to donate old prosthesis and mastectomy bras to ladies in Fiji who can't…
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Recycle breast prosthesis and bras - (CLOSED no longer collecting)
Do you have a spare breast prosthesis you could donate to help a woman in Fiji ? Breast forms, preloved. Full or partial silicone prosthesis. Soft forms also. Any size or shape needed. Bras -Every kind of bra. Mastectomy or not. Any shape or size. Clean, preloved or new. Bra extenders are also much appreciated. The Fijian…
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November 2015 SGBCSG
4th November 2015 meeting Coffee & chat at the Cancer Care centre as usual No guest speaker this month.
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Friday Update - 29th April 2022
Friday Update 29th April 2022 Hello members This week has seen the kick-off of the Pink Bun Campaign. BCNA’s 22yrs partnership with Bakers Delight has raised an amazing $22 million for BCNA. I will share further details of how you may like to get involved. BCNA is also gearing up to get back on the road with a program of…
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April content round-up
Hi members, I hope you have all had a wonderful month and enjoyed the content round-up for March. Please find the April content round-up below and keep an eye out for announcements for new content in May, as we have lots of great things planned! If you missed it, please find information about our Ballarat Information Forum…
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Friday Update 15 April 2022
Friday Update 15th April 2022 Hello members I know…it’s Thursday. I deliver you an early Friday update as the BCNA office will be closed tomorrow for Good Friday. Wishing you a lovely Easter and however you mark the occasion, I hope it is with joy. I have been given the inside word on upcoming webcasts and ‘Ask the Expert’…
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Friday Update 1st April 2022
Friday Update 1 April 2022 Hello members Well, we have arrived in April already and I have some great content for you to check out in this update. Once again sending our thoughts to those in the flood effected areas, many of whom are still battling severe weather conditions. Take Care and stay safe. Community highlights…
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Pink Bun Campaign - BCNA want to hear from you
Hello members, Have you been affected by breast cancer or know someone who has? BCNA would like to hear your stories as we prepare for the upcoming Pink Bun campaign kickstarting on the 27th April 2022. We welcome all member stories and if you happen to reside in a regional or remote location we encourage you to share your…
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BCNA new LGBTIQ+ resources
Hi members, We have recently launched a range of new resources to provide LGBTIQ+ people diagnosed with breast cancer the information and support they need throughout the different stages of their treatment and care. The new content includes: * 12 new articles in BCNA’s My Journey – a free information resource where…
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Friday Update 18th March 2022
Friday Update 18th March 2022 Hello members Apologies for the belated Friday Update. All BCNA staff and I extend our thoughts to Queensland and New South Wales flood effected members during this difficult time of recovery. If you hear of anyone that has lost their post-surgery bra, any items within their My Care Kit , need…