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An update on BCNA's online network
Happy National Volunteer Week and thanks to all those who help throughout the year by participating in the online network and facilitated online groups. It's been great to see so much activity in our online network this week: we've had around 30 new members join, 28 new blog posts and over 100 comments. If you're new to…
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My first few months...
Hi all, I have been the proud CEO of Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) for 14 weeks. And what a busy and wonderful few months it has been! One of the highlights for me is meeting our new members. The bravery and generosity of spirit of the women I meet continues to amaze me and it is humbling that BCNA can play a role…
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Feeling Chatty
Its good to see an increasing number of posts on the website and lots of ladies making comment. there are definitely some good improvements happening and its great to see that translated into more activity on the site. Tomorrow is a big day - going to see PS about nipple recon, and my niece gets her results from genetics…
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"A Touch of Pink" Dinner Dance
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"A Touch of Pink" Dinner Dance
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Online network update
Afternoon all! Following on from my ‘Online network May update’ we will continue to provide regular updates on the website and online network. While we haven't had time to respond to every comment, our team has been busily working through all of the issues raised so far. We're particularly grateful to all those who have…
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Reclaim Your Curves - Perth Lunch
Calling all Perth ladies......are you interested in a casual get together to connect with others to get the inside story on breast reconstruction? Come along to the first Perth based Reclaim Your Curves casual lunch. Your host is Leone (leone88) * Herdsman Lake Tavern * Saturday 6th June * 12:30 RSVP here in responses,…
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today
Today I have passed another milestone on my trip. I have just ran and walked 4km in the rain. My daughter inlaw came with me and stayed my by side. As I ran across the finish line I was a bit of a mess, had a massive cry. This time last year I had just had my second chemo and had no hair.12 months on I have hair, a new…
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all breast cancer survivors are special
I would like to make a comment on the segment on this mornings channel nine program, it was a story regarding a single mother of two, who since the age of 15 has had numerous lumps and also carries the brca gene and made the decision ultimately to have a double mastectomy, it was was a very inspiring story and the hosts…
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How do I...
Here are some quick links and useful pages to help find your way around the online network: * Online Network News (Updates and tips for online network) * Help & Frequently Asked Questions * Latest online network activity (All blog posts) * Filtering and finding content Let's share and add some useful navigation tips to…
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Testing 1,2,3
Hi all, this is my 3rd attempt tonight at creating a post.Up till now,when I hit the pink post tab,it takes me straight back to all posts.Thought I'd 'cracked'the code but have no idea where my last 2 attempts went.While I'm here,may as well post that I had my mammo today-5yrs on or 12yrs from the first bout of bc.I wasn't…
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Online network - May update
Afternoon all, As we move into May I wanted to give you an update on where we’re at with the improvements and fixes to the new website and in particular the online network. I also wanted to acknowledge that we are aware that a number of members are having difficulties accessing areas of the online network from certain…
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Recycled basket made from old T shirts and discarded cable
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New BCNA Fact Sheet - 'Beware Dr Google': A guide to reliable breast cancer information on the inter
Hi all, It's Lisa from the Policy Team. I just wanted to let you know that BCNA has developed a new fact sheet ‘Beware Dr Google: A guide to reliable breast cancer information on the internet’. The fact sheet includes a list of Australian and international websites which provide high quality information about breast…
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Testing 1,2,3
This is just a test run to see if I'm able to post cos up until now, when I hit the pink post tab,it takes me straight back to all posts.But while I'm here,may as well post that I have my mammo tomorrow -5yrs on,or 12yrs if you count the first bout of bc.I'm not anxious now but my pulse might speed up abit when my boob…