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after summit
On my move to Townsville I called into Bega Valley (Pinklink) support group and discussed what the summit was about and what I had learned at the summit, focusing on the active and well site including newsletters as well as new resources.
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It's been a busy week - Keep connecting!
Happy Friday to all - I hope you’ve had a great week, apologies in advance for the long update today, however there is so much to tell you. First up is the activity within the online network -- We have seen over 320 comments, 41 new blog posts and 27 new sign ups - with some great connections and support! Members like…
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Get-together Lunch
Hello Everyone! Our next Get-together will be for lunch on 5th August at 12 Noon. We will be heading to Cafe Bravo, 144 The Parade, Norwood. If you would like to come along and enjoy a meal and a chat please leave a comment and we will book you a seat. Everyone is welcome and if you are new or have not joined us before you…
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Rehab Before Cancer Treatment Can Help Patients Bounce Back
Read the below article which talks about the benefits of exercise for cancer patients. "Some early research suggests prehab may improve people's ability to tolerate cancer treatment and return to normal physical functioning more quickly."…
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Rehab Before Cancer Treatment Can Help Patients Bounce Back
http://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2015/07/28/426837785/rehab-before-cancer-treatment-can-help-patients-bounce-back Read this article on the benefits of exercise prior to starting cancer treatment. "Some early research suggests prehab may improve people's ability to tolerate cancer treatment and return to normal…
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A great National Summit 2015
Home after the National Summit 2015, it was my first Summit, what a great experience, I learnt so much, met so many wonderful ladies, and experienced two days that I would have never had if I had not had breast cancer. Sometimes in life we get to experience things that we never expected. Thank you to all for the hard work…
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PERTH/WA WOMENS GET TOGETHER
GET TOGETHER THIS SATURDAY 1ST AUGUST AT 1PM. TIME TO GET TOGETHER AGAIN MY LUVLIES. WE WILL HAVE A GUEST SPEAKER AGAIN THIS MONTH. SHE IS A VERY QUALIFIED NATUROPATH WHO IS ABLE TO HELP YOU WITH ANY QUESTIONS TO DO WITH SLEEP, ANXIETY, LACK OF ENERGY, NUTRITION AND SOOOOOOO MUCH MORE. PLEASE NOTE SHE IS GLUTEN INTOLERANT…
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How fast a week flies by ...
Hard to believe a week ago I was arriving home after an amazing few days in Melbourne. Thank you so much Daina and Jess for all your efforts to ensure our stream was interesting and engaging. It was such a pleasure meeting everyone and learning so much from our discussions. Big thank you also to Louise for your inspiring…
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Colouring has become a popular form of stress release
I received a colouring in book as a gift from a friend a while back - who thought I may have needed to take some time out for me! I love it! It took me back to being a child and care free - I allocate an hour a week to sit with my pencils and colouring in book! (You can pick these up now at bookshops like Dymocks or order…
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An exciting opportunity - upcoming exercise and nutrition after cancer webinar!
Hello everyone, hope you are keeping well :) I'm sharing details of an upcoming webinar being held by our friends at Cancer Council Victoria. Theme: Exercise and Nutrition after Cancer webinar When: 7–8.30pm plus 30 min Q&A, Tuesday 28th July 2015 Where: Your computer Cancer Council have told me they will be running an…
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Take some time to rest
Morning all, I know it’s not a Friday update, but I hope Saturday morning is close enough – not sure where the week went! For those new to the online network or returning you may have seen a number of blog posts this week about BCNA’s National Summit. This is a biennial event that BCNA runs with the aim to build skills,…
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Monthly meetup
hi Ladies, wondering if you would like a monthly meetup to talk over bits and pieces with diagnosis, chemo tips, post chemo, rads etc??? Let me know by return
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Oncologist in South Melbourne area
Hi I am looking for a private oncologist South Melbourne. I am tired of the public system. Never same answer, lost my file, waiting months to see a Neurologist after a TIA... I dont know, I am lost. GP does not know either... When I got my TIA in early June, My GP did not call the Cancer medical centre where I am followed…
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Get involved - photoshoot in Melbourne!
Hello, happy Friday everyone! The team here at BCNA are building up images of women focusing on their health and wellbeing. We are looking for some of our Get active and keep well online group members to attend a photo shoot (it will take no longer than two hours) in Camberwell. When: Wednesday 29 July from 12noon onwards…
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Online network update
It's been a busy week both online and offline for the online network! This week the BCNA Summit 2015 kicked off and is in full swing, with some of our active online members attending our engaging online communities workshop. Many of our members who have met online are now meeting eachother face to face for the first time -…