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Getting in early!
This post is coming a day earlier because for some crazy reason we are having a public holiday to celebrate the AFL Grand Final here is Melbourne! For our members out there who are supporters of the Mighty Hawks or the West Coast Eagles may the best team win, good luck! A big hello to "Daylight Savings" which starts this…
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Pop Up Workshop
Hi Ladies, I recently went to a fundraising High Tea, that involved Champagne, yummy treats & a painting workshop. It was a lovely way to spend an afternoon. This is the result of my efforts at the workshop. Deb
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Not Pinktober Again!
Today I get an email from BCNA with this: "October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a special time to acknowledge and support the many women and families across the country affected by breast cancer. The month is filled with pink reflections and celebrations." I know we represent just 1% of the total cases of BC diagnosed…
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nsw cancer council initiative
Hi all, I did put a post up a couple of days ago and did think i had posted to the advanced cancer group of ladies, but it actually went to the main page of bcna, not a bad thing, but one of the topics i wrote about was that every second tuesday of the month i am lucky enough to be hooked up via telephone to the NSW Cancer…
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Thank you
Good Afternoon Ladies, I just wanted to thank you all for your enthusiasm and participation at summit. I have heard that you were all champions! I'm glad to see that you are using what you have learned at summit to facilitate engagement with your communities. I know that it can be sometimes difficult and frustrating when…
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Get-together Lunch
Hello all - Our next Get-together Lunch will be held on Wednesday 7th October at 12.00 Noon. We will be eating, chatting and laughing at The Rex Hotel, 172 Richmond Rd, Marleston. If you would like to come along please let us know, and if you are new to the group please feel free to bring a friend, partner or family member.
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A little Friday update
Lot's of exciting things are happening within BCNA right now! We have our Information forums running around the country, our Pink Lady Luncheons, our Revitalise program and not to mention October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month with October 13th being Australia’s National Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness Day. If you…
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Who has inspired you?
Today was my first day at work without my amazing work friend Daina sitting by my side. As she embarks on her journey of becoming a mum, I am excited about my journey with BCNA. I wanted to share with you all that last week I got to meet a woman that has inspired me - Raelene Boyle. I was like a little kid at a candy…
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I did it
This time last week I was in the hospital with a partially collapsed lung and chest drain. Today, I participated in The Color Run and thoroughly enjoyed myself. This is me at the half way mark before I really got covered with colour and glitter. I am also really proud of my medal even though due to my recent complications…
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Help us improve the online network!
Happy Monday Everyone! We are always looking for ways to improve the online network and one of these ways is through tagging blog posts. We would would like to encourage the use of specific tags such as the ones suggested below. This way, it will be easier to link and search for specific terms on the site. Can you think of…
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Cancer Recovery: How you can help
One in three people get cancer. More and more survive. But people are unfairly missing out on optimal recovery programs due to a real lack of awareness! We need your help to spread the word. This has to change – to minimise the risk of preventable long term disability for cancer survivors. Read more here
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First week of Spring!
As the new season begins, so do blooming flowers, warmer weather, longer days and lots of sneezing! Welcome to our 35 new members - we hope that you have been able to find your way around the online network. This week has seen 38 blog posts and once again a great response, with over 250 comments from our members. We enjoy…
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Women's Health Week
Good Morning, Women’s Health Week is a week dedicated to all women across Australia to make good health a priority and you can join the conversation online right now. The theme for 2015 - What do women want to know. Interested in finding out more, visit Women's Health Week. ~ Ann-Marie
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Revitalise with BCNA is here!
Hello everyone, As BCNA’s Active and Well Program Officer I am so excited to announce that we are partnering with Fernwood Fitness on a new initiative to help women diagnosed with breast cancer improve their health and wellbeing. We are so proud to be working with Fernwood Fitness, a company who share many similarities…
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BCNA Pink Lady luncheon series 2015!
Hello all, As some of you will know, we host a Pink Lady luncheon series every year in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month and Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness Day (13 October). This year we’re thrilled to announce that we will be expanding our Pink Lady luncheon series in 2015 to include Perth, Hobart and…