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Gather my crew
Hello everyone, Many of you have already heard of 'Gather my Crew'. They are an Australian based charity that are passionate about changing the way people ask for, offer and accept help. They have some great tips about gathering your crew and coordinating friends and family to help especially if you are self isolating at…
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Friday Update 19th November 2021
Friday update 19th November 2021 Hello members, I Hope this update finds you well. Summer season is apparently arriving in a few weeks, although recent snow on the mountain tops in my local area tells a conflicting story. The Christmas season is also coming upon us as decorations and merchandise surround us; I will share…
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Helpful Christmas gift ideas that support BCNA
Hello members,I just wanted to share BCNA's new Christmas e-catalogue. Your loved ones will enjoy a gift from our BCNA catalogue and your purchase will also help support all Australians affected by breast cancer. From beautiful baubles for your tree to Christmas cards and wrapping, enjoy browsing the vast array of…
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North Brisbane
We are having afternoon drinks this week at the Pine Rivers Bowls Club. I will be there just after 4 pm. hope to see you there in the air con!
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Christmas Lunch Nth Brisbane
It is that time again. Our Christmas Lunch will be a bit different this year. We are having a Finger Food BYO at Bullocky's Rest on Lake Samsonvale. It is lovely there and it should be a great day. Everyone is welcome. Just bring a plate of anything nibbly plus a Secret Santa gift of around $10 So put 8th December 11.00 on…
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Friday update 5 November 2021
Friday update 5 November 2021 Hello members, Well, can you believe we are in November already? Spring weather has been in full swing in Victoria with such variety of days; how is your part of the world? Thankyou again to all members who shared their stories, resources and support during October breast cancer awareness…
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WA Reconstruction Support Group Christmas Lunch
Come along and join us for lunch and a Christmas drink as we celebrate 2021and catch up with everyone’s reconstructions. You may bring along a Secret Santa gift $15 - totally optional to join in. Everyone welcome - new ladies looking for info as well as all my lovely regulars. The Herdy - 33 Herdsman Parade Wembley…
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Friday update 22 October 2021
Friday update 22 October 2021 Hello members, It is a nice welcome today for Victorians as the lockdown restrictions lift today - Enjoy your greater freedoms! BCNA continue their October breast cancer awareness campaign, highlighting issues that impact those diagnosed and advocate to drive change. Thankyou to all of our…
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My Journey 'The Library'
Hi members, I thought you may be interested in the below My Journey article: https://myjourney.org.au/article/3497 The Library provides names of some books you might find helpful or interesting to read. Books in the 'about breast cancer and DCIS' and 'live well' sections have been reviewed by BCNA staff and are recommended…
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Men’s Breast Cancer Awareness Day 20th Oct 2021
Hi all, Today BCNA is shining a light on men living with breast cancer in Australia to help raise awareness. It is often surprising for many to learn that men develop breast cancer and while it is rare (less than 1% of all cancers in men), there is still projected to be approximately 150 men who will be affected by breast…
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Friday update 8 October 2021
Friday update 8 October 2021 Hello members, BCNA’s theme for Breast Cancer Awareness Month is Connect. Support. Empower. Therefore, I am particularly pleased to connect with you all in this Friday update. There is alot happening during the month of October and BCNA will have a number of stories and campaign initiatives to…
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New fees for radiation therapy as of 1/7/21
Hi everyone, hope your all travelling reasonably well especially those locked down in Sydney. iha e just finished my TC chemo and am now getting ready to move onto 4 weeks of radiation therapy. I am having treatment at Lighthouse Sydney. I nearly died when they told me the fees involved . $14,451!,,,, Up front with a…
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October Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Hello members, As many of you are aware, it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is Australia’s leading consumer network. We connect, support and empower Australians affected by breast cancer. We enable connections within our broad network to ensure no one feels alone. We…
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Friday update 24 September 2021
Friday update 24 September 2021 Hello members, Well, we have had an interesting week here in Victoria with an earthquake that was felt across the State and by some of our neighbours in New South Wales, Canberra, Adelaide and Launceston – Did you feel it? It is also a public holiday here today in Victoria therefore the BCNA…
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Friday update 10 September 2021
Friday update 10 September 2021 Hello members, Welcome to the revival of the Friday community update. My name is Mez and I am part of the Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) Member Support Team/Helpline. I have had the pleasure of connecting with some of you in the past four weeks and want to thankyou for your feedback,…