-
National Press Club of Australia was on cancer & immunotherapy/chemotherapy & genome testing
On the ABC TV On Wed June 26th was a discussion by an Oncologist talking about more recent chemotherapy 'specific tumour targeting' with the newer chemos/immunotherapy. Given by an Oncologist who is Stage 4 Metastatic. You should be able to watch it here below on ABC iView if you didn't see it on TV…
-
Newbie
Hi Well here I am. Somewhere I never thought I would. Bet I am not rare in this thinking but there you go. A routine mammogram via breast screen on the 1st of May 2024 where I noticed dimpling. I decided not to wait so took myself to my gp the next day. In between the mammogram and dr I had felt a thickening. Off for a…
-
Welcome New Members - 20th June 2024
A very warm welcome to everyone who has joined the Online Network recently: @LeighLeigh @Sha @Leeg @lolasmum @amandamck @cathp @Kylie04 @tarshy @JLo @OTISMYCAT @RenB @bgadke77 @Mokemum @sarapatricia @Jennifer_H @AnnV @patsy02 @Stina @JuneC @Ann88 @DebbieMcl @disi00 @Sarah22 @New @glenda1 @Wishful @bluehoneybee @CEM23…
-
Friday Update (On Tuesday!) - 18th June 2024
Hello members new, old and in between :) Well, it has been some time since I crammed in an update for you all (apologies) and Tuesday is just as good a day as any right? During the month of May BCNA had another very successful Pink Bun campaign and our webcast 'Let's cut through all the hype! Why exercise?' was a hit! As…
-
Perth Breast Reconstruction Support Group Lunch
Come & join us for an informal afternoon discussing breast reconstruction over lunch. This is the place to speak with ladies who have done it & get lots of tips for recovery. If you’ve done your recon & would like to pay forward that reassurance we would love you to join us. Simone Hall the 3D tattooist will be there with…
-
Welcome New Members - 6th June 2024
A very warm welcome to everyone who has joined the Online Network recently: @snoozey_sister @KRW @Jade80 @ethereal @BernieWal @skinnygirl @ElenaD @Brooms @MadMum77 @emma79 @Melody @JenniJoy @janieboyd @emichacko @jamale @Sachs @Molly5 @AnnieG @hays @Rachelz @CCMA @kmorley55 @Shazmaree @HBK @m_m11 @Cricks @karolyn @SJG…
-
Q&A on Wed – IS LESS MORE: RETHINKING BREAST CANCER TREATMENT - book your spot.
Join Q&A on Wednesday 12 June from 5-6:30pm (AEST) for a free online Q&A, where leading researchers and women with a history of breast cancer will discuss a ‘less is more’ approach to treatment. On the Panel discussing this topic: Book your spot here:…
-
Olaparib (Lynparza) for metastatic breast cancer in people with a BRCA gene mutation
Urgent opportunity As some of you may know, BCNA provides a
consumer comment to the Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) in
support of drugs being considered for subsidy on the PBS. Equity of access to
new treatment options is especially important for those with metastatic breast
cancer. Our policy team are…
-
BCNA welcomes pharmacy prescription changes for breast cancer medications
Six key breast cancer drugs are now more affordable thanks to 60-day prescribing. BCNA is pleased to confirm that six common types of hormone blocking therapies such as letrozole, anastrozole and tamoxifen, amongst others, are now able to be prescribed 60-days at a time, saving consumers time and money. “It is especially…
-
Welcome New Members - 16th May 2024
A very warm welcome to everyone who has joined the Online Network in the past fortnight: @LethalLiz @Elissa1976 @sleemapm @owensk @TChristine @priya_09 @MrsA @TrishV @heidi76 @NicoleW @KAZZYBREW @emstar @emer @BrokenBoob40 @smouse79 @LS74 @Warrioress @AnnaMac @rachsyd @countrygirl0508 @Purplefox @krisol @russelltonya728…
-
TUG Flap Surgery
Hi all, I'm new to the group.. Just wondering if anyone has had TUG Flap surgery (removal of upper thigh muscle used to reconstruct breast) and if they have had any complications afterwards? I had a mastectomy last August (a 50th birthday present lol), and after complications with an implant and also an expander implant,…
-
BCNA Webcast - Let's Cut through all the hype! Why exercise? (RECORDING NOW AVAILABLE!)
The recording of Let's Cut through all the hype! Why exercise? is now available HERE We hope you find it both informative and enjoyable. Please feel free to share feedback, questions or thoughts below in the discussion. _____________________________________________________________________________________ Exercise is well…
-
Lancet Breast Cancer Commission
A landmark report by The Lancet Breast Cancer Commission has highlighted gross inequities in breast cancer care in both low and high-income countries globally. “Many groups are being systemically left behind, ignored or forgotten” - Professor Charlotte Coles, Chair of the Lancet Commission. People living with metastatic…
-
Welcome New Members - 7th May 2024
A very warm welcome to everyone who has joined the Online Network in the past fortnight: @LacyMacbead @Figaro @BCS2024 @DebjT @EKC @kboz @NannyAileen_8 @HellyC @heddie @LolitaG @BalthazarMay @herplv @pondmt @Antz2 @Deb1965 @Molly61 @pollytps @Magnolia @Natalie_T @ElsieJoy @WaynesMum @Blessedone @2527beach @SherryL…
-
Friday Update - 3rd May 2024
Welcome to May! This month is always busy for BCNA with the launch of the Pink Bun Campaign (9-29 May), where 100% of Fun Bun sales go directly to BCNA. We also see many wonderful Pink Sports Day events happening around Australia; turning PINK is a great way for clubs, associations and schools to create awareness and show…