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Issue with Online Network access and resetting passwords
We are aware some online network members are having trouble logging into the network and updating their passwords. The developers are working on it and we will let you know as soon as the problem is fixed. Thanks for your patience.
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The Past, Present and Future of Breast Cancer Research – Public Session and Facebook Live event
As part of activities to recognise their 40th anniversary in 2018 and on the eve of their Annual Scientific Meeting for researchers, Breast Cancer Trials (BCT) will be hosting a Q&A event at The Art Gallery of NSW, to discuss The Past, Present and Future of Breast Cancer Research. Moderated by Journalist and Channel 10…
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Friday update 14 December 2018
Hello everyone, Welcome to our last Friday update for 2018! With only 11 sleeps to go until Christmas it looks like lunch at my place is almost set! See my checklist below @socoda will be bringing cake @Annie C Christmas pudding (with traditional sixpences) @kmakm trifle & roast potatoes @SoldierCrab good alcohol @arpie…
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BCNA and helpline closed and will reopen 9 am Monday 7 January 2019
Hello eveyone, Breast Cancer Network Australia has now closed for the Christmas break and will resume for business as usual on Monday 7 January 2019 As you know the helpline is also closed and will reopen at 9 am on Monday 7 January. Today is my last evening moderating before some annual leave. The online network will be…
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QUT research study – Share your thoughts about new breast reconstruction technologies
Hi all, Researchers at the Queensland University of Technology (QUT) are undertaking research which aims to combine new breast implant technology (involving three-dimensional printing) with standard methods of breast reconstruction to provide women affected by breast cancer with a reconstruction that has a more natural…
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Reclaim Your Curves - Choosing Breast Reconstruction Sydney Support Lunch Sunday 9 December 2018
Come along and join us for lunch on Sunday 9th December - 12 noon to 3pm at Eden Gardens Dragonfly Cafe - Macquarie Park. Meet others ladies who may be experiencing a similar situation to you. Ask those pressing questions, get tips or pass on your knowledge. Please let us know if you can make it. All welcome!
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Fridays update on Monday 3 December 2018
Hello everyone, Welcome to our fortnightly update. Hoping you all had a good weekend. My apologies for not posting on Friday but I had an annual leave day. So here is our fortnightly update. With only 3 weeks to go until Christmas it looks like lunch at my place is getting bigger by the day! Thanks to everyone that has…
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Cancer Council Webcast on "How do I deal with the 'stuff' people say?''
This was a webcast last week that i missed - on "How do I deal with the 'stuff' people say?" ..... I haven't watched it myself yet, but should be interesting!! To log in, you just need to sign in with your email address. https://login.redbackconferencing.com.au/landers/page/dadbe6
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Breast Reconstruction- Perth Xmas Support Lunch
Perth ladies I’m getting in early so you can save this date - 8th December- for our Xmas catch-up lunch at The Herdy in Wembley at 12:30. We buy our own food & drinks - lots of great options. You can choose to bring a Secret Santa gift to the value of $15. We will be having a guest speaker - Crystal Howrie from the Blue…
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Working
How many of you worked whilst undergoing treatment and how did you go. I work permanent part time at a childrens hospital and I'm hoping only to drop one day during my treatment but I will see how i go. I will be wearing a mask but I wont be on the front line. I hope everything will be ok but I also realise I may have to…
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Things people say Webinar
Hi all, We thought you might be interested in this webinar by Cancer Council NSW on Thursday 29 November. Here is a bit of a blurb about it:It seems everyone has an opinion on cancer and they aren’t afraid to share it with you. But how do you manage and respond to these comments? Having cancer can affect your relationships…
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Friday update 16 November 2018
Hello everyone, welcome to Fridays update.Wow, where has 2018 gone! Can you believe it’s only 5 weeks till Christmas… I will be hosting my second Christmas lunch this year at my place for about 15 people. I must have done a good job last year as they are all coming back for seconds!! The business of this year at BCNA seems…
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Were you, or someone you know, diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy?
Hi everyone, Researchers at the Royal Women’s Hospital in Victoria are conducting a study to learn more about the experiences, needs and wellbeing of women diagnosed with cancer during pregnancy. If you were diagnosed with cancer in the last five years while you were pregnant, you may like to participate in this study. The…
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Media opportunity in Perth and Sydney regarding out of pocket costs...
Hello everyone, I have been asked to reach out to our online network community to see if anyone may be interested in a media opportunity regarding out of pocket costs. We are seeking someone from Perth and Sydney, who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer (not too far post diagnosis), who has experienced out of…
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chemo and day to day
Its me again, sorry I haven't been on here for a while, just an update on my progress, so this Thursday will be my 5th TCH chemo treatment, I feel there is light at the end of the tunnel! just one more after that then just herceptin injections and start on tamoxifen for 5 years. I had to cancel my trip to UK in December…