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Is there an information day in October for metastatic breast cancer and latest research?
hi folks, just wanting to clarify, is there an information day coming up in October regarding metastatic cancer and latest research etc? I can’t find anything on the website and now thinking I might have dreamt it
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To all you wordsmiths out there - time to let your creative juices flow!
I always enjoy the witty banter that goes on between our community members - how amazing would it be to see it up on the Melbourne banner at FOW!
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Only 7 days till the 2018 Field of Women!
Hello everyone, Can you believes its only 7 days to go until the 2018 Field of Women! Im getting really excited about attending this amazing event. Its been busy busy busy here at BCNA finalizing arrangements for this huge event. Really looking forward to meeting some of our online members who will be attending on the day.…
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Have your say - Survey on BreastScreen Australia’s Position Statement on Breast Density
Hi all, The Australian Department of Health is considering whether BreastScreen Australia’s Position Statement on Breast Density needs to be changed. The Department has commissioned Allen + Clarke, a consulting company, to undertake a short, online survey to get the views of researchers, clinicians and women who use…
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Field of Women to be streamed live on Facebook
For those of you unable to attend on Sunday, join Melbourne Football Club legend Russell Robertson on our Facebook page and feel every bit a part of the action from 1:45 to 2:05 for the formation of the Field.
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Anyone from Brisbane and would like to meet up??
Ladies there's going to be a pink hope 'she shares ' event here in Brisbane on the 1.9.18. It's a small gathering of women effected by breast cancer to meet, greet, connect, support and hopefully have a few laughs. I will be hosting it and have arranged for tapas, wine, tea coffee and cupcakes as well as a goodie bag To…
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Clinical Trials Webinar - What to know and who to ask
Hello everyone, Cancer Council Victoria is hosting a free webinar see details belowWebinar - What to know and who to ask Join our free webinar to get a better understanding of why clinical trials are important and what it means to get involved. The webinar will explore some of the common myths around participation and…
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Male Breast Cancer Editorial from Annals of Oncology Volume 29 Issue 2 2018
Find below a great summary article of clinical trials in men by Prue Francis, Department of Medical Oncology, Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Melbourne.
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Friday update 27 July 2018
Hello everyone and welcome to Fridays update.Can you believe it’s only 15 days to go until the 2018 Field of Women! I myself am very excited as it will be my very first Field of Women. I have been reflecting on this event over the last few weeks and what it will mean for me to be able to stand on the MCG on the day. I’m…
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Field of Women Media Opportunity for Vic women
Hi everyone, With less than a fortnight to go before the FOW, local media interest around Victoria is really heating up and we have had requests from local papers in the following areas to interview local Field of Women attendees. If you are in one of the following areas or know anybody in these areas and interested in…
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Finding MY Way
Flinders University here a free online course for people going thru Cancer Here are the details in case anyone is interested. https://www.findingmyway.org.au/
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Friday update 13 July 2018
Hello everyone and welcome to Fridays update.It’s been a busy couple of weeks within the online network with lots of activity. The online conversations have been many and varied and the highs and lows have been reflective of the reality of living with a diagnosis of breast cancer. Some of the events of the last few weeks…
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BreastScreen Victoria Podcast
HI all, Here is the much awaited BreastScreen Victoria podcast featuring our CEO Kirsten Pilatti and the online network's very own @kmakm who did a fabulous job. The podcast explores what it’s like to be diagnosed, supports available and why events like the Field of Women are so important.
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Johnson and Johnson
https://www.smh.com.au/business/johnson-and-johnson-loses-525-million-talc-verdict-in-us-20170822-gy17pu.html Johnson and Johnson still deny any link.
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The Breast Cancer Unity Ribbon
Some friends and I are trying to create a symbol for breast cancer that incorporates the ubiquitous pink ribbon, but is more inclusive of Stage IV folks and men. Comments welcome. THE BREAST CANCER UNITY RIBBON1. Acknowledges that it is the number one cancer affecting women.2. Raises awareness that one percent of all new…