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Anyone interested in doing a podcast with us?
Hi everyone, We are looking for a woman to be part of a podcast we are doing with Breast Screen Victoria next week. If anyone is interested and meets the following criteria, please direct message me. · Diagnosed through routine mammogram (or sent to a breast screen facility after having a symptom) · Victorian based · Able…
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Invitation to a free online information session
Hi everyone, Letting you know about a free online video information session that BCNA is hosting for those recently diagnosed with breast cancer. The session will provide practical tips about the information you need to help you through this time and guidance on how to make the treatment decisions that are best for you.…
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Do you have a work colleague that supported you after your breast cancer diagnosis?
Hi everyone We are developing an information hub on BCNA's website, focusing on work-related issues after a breast cancer diagnosis. We would like to include some personal stories from colleagues of people that have been diagnosed with breast cancer, that we can publish on our website, or in BCNA publications. These…
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Article relating to the State of the Nation report
Hi, all, @Giovanna_BCNA, @Marianne_BCNA, @Sophie_BCNA This is a copy of the newspaper article after my interview yesterday. I said when my lymphoedema waa s diagnosed that I would endeavour to advocate for more awareness of the condition, hence volunteering for the interview. It was certainly an experience, having the…
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Media for launch of our State of the Nation Report - we want you!
BCNA is launching our State of the Nation report on 20 June which many of you would have contributed to. The report is the result of more than 10,000 surveys completed by BCNA members and 3,500 face-to-face consultations around the country and highlights the gaps in breast cancer treatment and care across the country. We…
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Let's get palbociclib on the PBS
Palbociclib (also called Ibrance) is used to treat hormone receptor positive, HER2-negative metastatic breast cancer. Palbociclib is available in 52 countries, but Australia is not one of them. The only way Australians can get it is by buying it from overseas for about $10,000 a month, or participating in a clinical trial.…
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Raelene Boyle on Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery & iView
Hi guys I've just caught the 2nd half of Raelene Boyle on Julia Zemiro's Home Delivery that was on ABC tonight (and should be on iView soon, if you didn't get to see it.) She was chatting about her Breast Cancer experience. It's not showing yet - but should be showing here on iView in the next hour or two - or tomorrow…
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Friday update 15 June 2018
Hello everyone and welcome to Fridays update. It has been a busy couple of weeks at BCNA with lots of activity. We have recently made changes to the hours of operation of our helpline service 1800 500 258. BCNA’s helpline will now be open from 9am-6pm Monday to Thursday and 9am to 5pm Fridays. As a result of the increase…
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Townsville Forum Friday 22 June 2018
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) presents free information sessions across Australia for people living with breast cancer and their supporters. We hope you will join us to: • hear from breast cancer experts about the latest in treatment and care • learn about ways to improve your emotional and physical wellbeing from…
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Waiting, waiting....
This discussion was created from comments split from: Invitation to a free online information session.
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Bathurst Bosom Buddies Tuesday 12th June - BATHURST NSW
Our next meeting is Tuesday 12th June at Bathurst RSL Club Rankin Street, Bathurst NSW. 10am until 12pm. Our presenter will be Robyn Robertson from “Red Chair” discussing Scarves and giving us some ideas on how to wear them. Heritage room 10am until 12pm with some ladies staying on for lunch. July will be Christmas in July…
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Survey RE breast density.
A chance to have your say RE Breasstscreens statement on breast density. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BSApositionstatementonbreastdensity
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Reclaim Your Curves - Choosing Breast Reconstruction - Sydney Support Lunch Sunday 24 June 2018
Dragonfly Cafe, Eden Gardens, Macquarie Park 12noon to 3pm Come along and join us over lunch – a relaxed and informal setting in which you can ask any questions you may have, share any gems of information you may have gathered, and meet up with other women who understand and share a similar experience to yours. Look…
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Perth Reconstruction Support Group - Reclaim Your Curves
Hi Perth ladies - our next lunch will be Saturday 30th June at The Herdy, Herdsman Parade Wembley from 12:30. We are a very friendly informal group, buying our own lunch & drinks and then we share our reconstruction experiences. If you are just starting to research reconstruction this is the place to speak with women who…
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Friday Update 1 June 2018
Hello everyone and welcome to Friday’s update. National Volunteer Week 21 – 28 May 2018 It was National Volunteer week last week and I wanted take this opportunity to say thank you to all of the BCNA volunteers! We are thrilled to have such a dedicated and enthusiastic team of volunteers who provide support in so many ways…