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Friday Update 6 December 2019
Hello everyone,Welcome to our Friday update and welcome to all our new members who have joined us in the last few weeks. I do hope that you are finding your way around the online community and are settling in. Don’t hesitate to contact one of the online moderators if you have any questions or concerns. The online…
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Support during Christmas and New Year
Hello everyone, This year, BCNA will remain open over Christmas and New Year with skeleton staff to cover our helpline. The online network will be moderated as per weekend moderation hours i.e. a couple of hours per day (morning and evening). During this time some of the moderation team will be taking a break from…
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Fertility experience in the news - for newly diagnosed young women
Hi guys, BCNA approached me a few months ago to be involved in a new resource for young women diagnosed with BC having to navigate the realms of fertility preservation. There is a video which has been released I'm not sure if it's on here yet... But here's a link to a personal reflection they asked me to write. Hope it…
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Reclaim Your Curves Breast Reconstruction Group Sydney Support Lunch - Sunday 15th December
Good afternoon! A reminder of our last lunch in two weeks - Sunday 15th December. For those of you who can take some time for yourself before the silly season😀 Eden Gardens Macquarie Park 12 noon to 3pm. Look forward to meeting any new ladies for support and friendly discussion. Hopefully see you then Annmaree xx
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Mackay Breast Cancer Support Group - December Events!
For anyone in the Mackay region, we have two upcoming events. Links to the Facebook event details are below: Coffee Catch Up – Tuesday 3rd December https://www.facebook.com/events/1436522939849232/ Monthly Support Group Meeting - Saturday 14th December https://www.facebook.com/events/1468577536616382/ Thanks, Cathy…
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Friday update 22 November 2019
Hello everyone, Welcome to our Friday update and a warm welcome to all of our new members who have joined us this month.Farewell to Marianne It is with much sadness and excitement that we farewell Marianne, Manager Member Services team at BCNA. Marianne has been responsible for the helpline and online network and during…
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Seeking your topic suggestions for our upcoming conferences
Hi everyone We are starting to plan our conferences for next year, at this stage they will be in Darwin and Perth. As we are in the program development stage, we are seeking your suggestions and local knowledge! Please let me know of any topic ideas, general feedback or local knowledge you have that may assist with our…
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Male Breast Cancer Awareness Sunday 20 October 2019
Hello everyone, This Sunday 20 October 2019 is Male Breast Cancer Awareness Day. BCNA have been working on a number of promotional activities for Male Breast Cancer Awareness Day this Sunday. The activities include posting Rob Fincher's video on our Facebook page and also posting a story about Craig Law who has metastatic…
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Update 12 November 2019
Hello everyone, Welcome to our fortnightly update. Welcome to all of our new members who have joined us in the last month or so. I hope that you have settled in and are finding the peer support that you require. It’s unreal how fast the last few months have gone, I can’t believe that Christmas is only 7 weeks away.…
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2nd hand wigs
My ‘chemo buddy’ wants to dispose of her wig and wondered if any organisations take them to give to people unable to afford one. If anyone can tell me I will pass it on to her thanks.
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Happy birthday @Silba!
Hello @Silba, @iserbrown I noticed in our birthday discussion that it is your today! Wishing you many happy returns for a wonderful day!!
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Mackay Breast Cancer Support Group - Upcoming Events! Monthly meeting 9 November 2019
For anyone in the Mackay region, we have two upcoming events. Links to the Facebook event details are below: Coffee Catch Up - Friday 1st Novhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1289590891212142/ Monthly Support Group Meeting - Saturday 9th Novhttps://www.facebook.com/events/1230790870426976/ Thanks,Cathy McGregorGroup…
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Friday update 25 October 2019
Hello everyone, Welcome to our community update and a warm welcome to all of our new members who have joined us in the last month or so. I hope that you have settled into our welcoming online community and are finding the peer support that you require. Wishing you all well. Wow it’s been a very busy October with lots of…
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Webinar - Overcoming Fatigue: How to get your energy back after cancer 24 October 2019
Webinar Invitation - Cancer Council New South Wales. Overcoming Fatigue: How to get your energy back after cancer. Fatigue is when you feel very tired, weak, drained and worn out. Cancer-related fatigue is different to normal tiredness because it doesn’t always go away with rest or sleep. Some people describe it as mental…
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Introduction to Relaxation - Cancer Council Queensland 31 October 2019
Upcoming community event Introduction to Relaxation Many people facing cancer say that learning ways to manage stress helps them cope with their experience. Relaxation skills can help reduce stress and help manage daily life challenges. People living with cancer and their loved ones are invited to join one of the…