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2016 Volunteer Community Liaison
The C L Training in Melbourne in March (6th through to 8th incl.) saw only 14 of us attend......I believe the numbers were less than expected - with some last minute withdrawals. What a great opportunity, to learn what remarkable resources are available for the person living with breast cancer. The BCNA team were terrific,…
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Why Im proud to be a Pink Lady by Mandy Forteath
Hello everyone, This is a great article written by Mandy Forteath who I had the pleasure of meeting a few weeks ago at BCNA titled 'Why Im proud to be a Pink Lady.' https://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/rendezview/why-im-proud-to-be-a-pink-lady/news-story/31abd9d5b1f98949e8476f9c4602e052
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Art of Support Gala Dinner - Mercure Ballarat
Hi All, Im a 40 year old stage 3 breast cancer survivor and I'm happy to announce i am heading towards my 5 year cancerversary in June this year. To celebrate this momentus occasion, I'm joining BCNA to trek Mont Blanc in September whilst raising funds for these guys. As part of my fundraising efforts, i am holding a gala…
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I’m famous in the herald sun today!
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Friday update 20 April 2018
Hello everyone and welcome to Fridays update. Don’t forget that the PBAC (Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee) will hand down their decision regarding Palbociclib and Ribociclib so keep your eye out tonight for any announcements. I will post as soon as I hear any news! Fingers crossed! We were thrilled to see the…
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CDK Inhibitors approved by PBAC but cost is still an issue 20 April 2018
CDK Inhibitors approved by Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) but cost is still an issue See the link below for further information https://www.bcna.org.au/news/2018/04/cdk-inhibitors-approved-by-pbac-but-costs-still-an-issue/
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Have a nice weekend has a whole new meaning
Thanks ladies for letting me into this most exclusive club and i promise to be grateful for all your shared experiences and honor you all. As the name says im a Aussie living on the other side of the world facing a double mastectomy and diep procedure. Its lonely and scary as the family is back home, so im here to learn…
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Pink Sports Day Ambassador Adelaide Crows Hugh Greenwood
Hello everyone, Some exciting news for our footy fans, Adelaide Crows midfielder Hugh Greenwood has officially come on board as a Pink Sports Day ambassador. Hugh has a deep connection with breast cancer after sadly losing his mum affectionately known as ‘Onny’ to metastatic breast cancer last October. See attached links…
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Five Pearls of wisdom
Hi all, Please see post below by Saskia Lichtenstern, a breast cancer survivor from London who has asked us to help her reach out to women about a book she is putting together written by thousands of breast cancer survivors for women stepping into their footsteps. Saskia explains: This book isn’t about being diagnosed with…
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1st proper bra fitting
Hi all, not sure if I should post this here or in the choosing breast reconstruction group but here goes. In March 2017 I had a double skin sparing mastectomy with immediate silicone implant reconstruction followed by 25 shots of radiotherapy to my left breast. My result was great initially but due to the radiotherapy, my…
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Sharing your breast cancer experience with the media
Are you interested in sharing your breast cancer story? BCNA exists to support and advocate for our members. The media (print, radio, TV and online) is one way we keep the wider Australian community aware of what BCNA does and what more needs to be done to improve breast cancer treatment in our health system. Our members…
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Raelene Boyle at the Commonwealth Games
How fantastic is this photo of Raelene Boyle at the Commonwealth Games in Queensland (and with the pink lady!!!)
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Join our campaign to have ribociclib and palbociclib subsidised in Australia
BCNA is calling on its members and their supporters to write to their local federal Member of Parliament and state or territory Senators to urge them to support the listing of ribociclib and palbociclib on the PBS. Information regarding the campaign including letter templates and a list of federal members and senators can…
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Mammographic/breast density
There are a couple of shocking stories on this website describing diagnoses of advanced breast cancers despite the women receiving repeat and recent 'normal' mammogram reports. This is likely due to those women having mammographic/breast density. It refers to the amount of white and bright regions seen on a…
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Friday Update 6 April 2018
Hello everyone and welcome to Fridays update. Due to Easter and Good Friday, there was no Friday update posted last week. I do hope that you all had a great Easter and that you had time to enjoy some of the great autumn weather! In the news Breast density BCNA is calling on your help to assist us develop a new web page…