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Friday Update (Somewhat late!)
Hello and welcome everyone to our Friday Update. My name is Giovanna and I’m a cancer nurse. I’m new to BCNA and the online network. I’m one of the Senior Helpline Officers and I respond to incoming calls via the BCNA helpline and moderate the online network. Thank you for your warm welcome into this fantastic online…
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Carman's Fun Run - 3rd December 2017
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is thrilled to be the official charity partner for the Carman's Women’s Fun Run. The 2017 Carman's Women's Fun Run will be held at Catani Gardens, St Kilda on Sunday 3 December 2017! All ages and abilities can come together to fundraise for a purpose and get behind BCNA by taking part…
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Fundraiser for be Uplifted Brisbane North Side
hi everyone. So I’m doing my very first breast cancer fundraiser. It will be held on Tuesday October 31st at our local beachmere bakery at 9.30 am. its $20 a ticket and you get a boobie cupcake a mini quiche and a coffee and support a worthwhile cause at the same time. I have chosen a local breast cancer support group…
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Reclaim Your Curves Breast Reconstruction Christmas Lunch
Perth ladies - our Christmas Lunch get together will be Saturday 9th December at the Herdsman Lake Tavern Wembley from 12:30pm. We will do a Secret Santa - a gift to the value of $15 - totally optional to participate. It will be a nice way to finish off 2017 and catch up with everyone. If you are new to Reclaim Your Curves…
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Carly
Hi Ladies it is with great sadness that i let you know one of our own on here ccasper passed away this morning the cancer returned more aggressive. Whilst I don’t know her personally she was from the central coast where I live and one of my gym buddies is great friends with her I know we have all chatted to her at…
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Breast Cancer Network Australia Helpline available
A reminder to let you know that the Breast Cancer Network Australia helpline is available. We have a Breast Care Nurse and a Cancer Nurse available to take calls till 9 pm tonight AEST. Call our helpline for free and confidential information, support and referral on 1800 500 258. Helpline hours are 9.00 am to 5.00 pm AEST…
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Beachmere Fundraiser Questions/Suggestions/Complaints for Local MP Susan Lamb
* Hi there everyone, as you know I have my first fundraiser next Tuesday and my local federal member will be there from 9.30 to 10.30 so I am in the middle of drafting up a list of questions, suggestions, and complaints to give to her on the day and would appreciate any input you guys might have to add to it. This is an…
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MBCF Meeting
Had our first meeting under Men’s Breast Cancer Forum. Great meeting, with George, Arnold, Helen and myself. Guys were so appreciative to talk to another male who had gone thru BC. Never had had that opportunity. Organising another meeting early New Year with partners. Great outcome today PeterB
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MBCF Meeting today
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Omg omg omg my hairs up!,
hi there ladies as some of you would know I finished chemo in oct 2016 and nearly cried yesterday morning as I can put my hair up for the first time in 15 months! It’s pig tails and I didn’t even care what it looked like I was going to work looking like this anyway..... so excited just going to work on the fringe part next…
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It's the last week of Dine Pink!
For the final week of our Dine Pink Campaign, we are encouraging you to connect with family and friends at participating Dine Pink venues across Australia. The Dine Pink campaign is the brain child of one of our very own members, Donna, who is a breast cancer survivor, food-lover and all-round superwoman. She appreciates…
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Sydney Support Lunch - Reclaim Your Curves - A Breast Reconstruction Resource
Sunday 29th October Eden Gardens Dragonfly Cafe, Macquarie Park. Come and join us for lunch in a relaxed and friendly environment where you feel free to chat about anything! Most ladies havent been before so come along, share your story and ask any questions. RSVP and more info…
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Help us promote Australia’s first Male Breast Cancer Awareness Day
This year it is expected that 144 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer. While this is a small proportion of the total number of people diagnosed – less than 1 per cent – it’s a diagnosis that can bring very specific challenges for men. To raise awareness that men get breast cancer too, BCNA is launching Australia’s…
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Pretty in Pink Trivia Night - Gold Coast 21/10
Hello, some information for our Gold Coast ladies :) The Shell Family Inc is running their annual trivia night on the Gold Coast on Saturday 21 October. The Shell Family is a not for profit organisation which assists individuals and families affected by breast cancer by providing household/domestic support. It is being…
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Come & Try Dragon Boating in Melbourne!!!