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Results of the Beacon name survey
Hi everyone, Thank you to those of you who took the time to complete our survey regarding the name of The Beacon. We were delighted to receive more than 2,700 responses. The most popular response to the question 'What would you like BCNA's magazine to be called?' was The Beacon, with 49.5% of respondents selecting The…
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Sydney Support Lunch Sunday 25th February
Please come and join us for lunch Venue: Eden Gardens Dragonfly Cafe, Macquarie Park TIme: 12 noon to 3pm Make new friends, share your story and meet other women in a similar situation as you. Please RSVP so we can book our table. More info at https://www.reclaimyourcurves.org.au/sydney.html - 2018 list of dates coming soon
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Research into LGBTI experience of cancer survivorship and care
Breast Cancer Network Australia is proud to be partnering with Western Sydney University as part of a new research project exploring the experience of cancer survivorship and care among members of the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and intersex (LGBTI) community. The project is based at Western Sydney University in…
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Friday update 16/2/2018
Hello everyone and welcome to Fridays update. It’s been a busy couple of week at BCNA. You may have read that the results are in from the Beacon name survey. Thank you to everyone for your feedback, the newsletter will remain as The Beacon. I have attached the link and response from Christine Nolan, CEO of BCNA Results of…
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Men’s Breast Cancer Forum.
After our Men’s Health Forum, we were invited to address the Qld Metro North Breast Cancer Support Group next week. Our aim to give the male face of Breast Cancer. Thanks to Metro North for the invite. PeterB
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Should The Beacon change its name?
The last issue of The Beacon announced the magazine will have a new name this year – Pink Lady. Some members of the online network have let us know that they are disappointed by the name change. We know not all who have read the thread have commented, and there are also many more BCNA members who are not users of the…
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Central Coast Support Lunch
We enjoyed our first lunch together for 2018 with lovely food, lively discussion (nothing is sacred!!), and hearing from Tia Covey about the wonderful free activities available through the CoastCanCare Wellness Program. The next lunch will be on 27th May.
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LGBTI experiences of cancer and cancer care
BCNA is involved in a partnership project aimed at understanding the experiences and concerns of cancer survivors and carers within lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and intersex communities. This group reports higher rates of cancer related distress and dissatisfaction with care than the general population. This project…
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Film stars don't die in Liverpool - Complimentary Film Preview Tickets
BCNA has been offered complimentary tickets to a new film called ‘Film Stars Don’t Die in Liverpool’, in which one of the characters is facing breast cancer. We wanted to share this special offer with you. The screenings run from 5 Feb until 12 Feb – click the link below to see when a cinema close to you will be showing…
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Breast Reconstruction Awareness Event - Orange
If you would like to find out about what's involved in various breast reconstruction techniques, hear from surgeons, connect with other women, and receive great information and support, come along to the BRA Event in Orange on Monday, 19th March. Details on attached flyer. You need to register in order to attend :)
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Bathurst Bosom Buddies support group
Hi everyone Our first meeting for 2018 will be at the Bathurst RSL at 10am Tuesday 13th February. come along and meet ladies who are survivors, ladies only just going through treatment and enjoy a chat.
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Friday Update 2 February 2018
Hello everyone and welcome to Fridays update. As most of you would have read, there has been lots of discussion lately in the online forum regarding The proposed Beacon Magazine name change to ‘Pink Lady’. Thank you for all your comments, feedback and discussion which we have taken on board. A response to this thread was…
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Let's keep Beacon as an inclusive newsletter title.
The BCNA newsletter name change poll is online here for the next week: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BeaconNameSurvey Two male BCNA members present their case to retain the newsletter title as Beacon HERE. Help us let management know that men are disadvantaged whenever pink gets to represent breast cancer.
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Reclaim Your Curves Breast Reconstruction- Perth Support Group Lunch
Hi Perth ladies - our first support lunch for 2018 is Sat 24th February at 12:30pm - The Herdsman Lake Tavern (also known as The Herdy) Herdsman Parade Wembley. This is a great way to hear first hand about reconstruction- the good and the bad. We also discuss physio, tattooing and exercise. We buy our own lunch/drinks and…
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Reclaim Your Curves Breast Reconstruction Support Group Lunch
Hi Perth ladies - our first support lunch for 2018 is Sat 24th February at 12:30pm - The Herdsman Lake Tavern (also known as The Herdy) Herdsman Parade Wembley. This is a great way to hear first hand about reconstruction- the good and the bad. We also discuss physio, tattooing and exercise. We buy our own lunch/drinks and…