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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:…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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,…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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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…
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Newly Diagnosed - Surgery Decisions
Moderator moved @Charlie2024 comment to main discussion page:
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Sutherland Lymphoedema Support Group
New Lymphoedema face to face Support group for anyone Southern Sydney,St George areas as well as the Shire etc/ 'Under the umbrella' of Lymphoedmea Support Group of NSW For all types of lymphoedmea, not just breast cancer related, but there are quite a few BC related lymphies in the group and on the email list already.…
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Friday Update - 19th April 2024
Welcome to the Friday Update, March has flown by us already and we are half way through April! There has been alot of activity at BCNA including the Murray Bridge SA Information Forum, the World Indigenous Cancer Conference and BCNA's Think Tank . We are off to Tassie this month for two more information forums in Devonport…
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Welcome New Members - 26th April 2024
Welcome to everyone who has joined the Online Network in the past week: @Peck @chelle_ellie @AmySloc @Eleanoryeye @April321 @samb @Andie111 @Sharon1953 @Megwyn @Rarasilver @becsister @finally24 @Hatter74 @hurcee @AlisonM82 @rachael74 @Cme2 @Sandsea @renrut22 @Tamm @SeatedEwe @BJA You have found your way to Breast Cancer…
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Welcome New Members - 18th April 2024
Welcome to everyone who has joined the Online Network in the past week: @DD3399_85 @writespare @kathy99 @backintune @kk35 @telendm06 @Vic0002 @unicorn3 @StillAnnie @appleseed @Daisy1 @Charlie2024 @Jano @PatriciaAlcantara @Sckande @Sgb @mumtomany You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA's) Online…
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Welcome New Members - 11th April 2024
Greetings and warm welcome to our new members to recently joined the Online Network: @Yanny @Tmmil2 @oseikka @clairemacbear @wedohardthings @jo_c @Drew @LinSkin @slonimski @AlliD @MillyMollyMulberry @lorns @Vanessa_M @Nickii2 @Hann @michlady01 @widi64 @Cheggs @xenct @bvanno @susgarlo @dbuchhorn @mishymac @Kels93 @Donna_H…