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Have you recently received the My Journey Kit?
Hi all, There's a lot of new faces in the online network lately and many of you may not know me. I'm BCNA's Media Manager and work to get media coverage of breast cancer and the services and support BCNA provides. I'm currently working to promote the fact we have recently sent out our 100,000th My Journey Kit. A few major…
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YWCA Encore has two new programs running in Vic
Our friends at YWCA Encore have two new programs scheduled in April. They will run from Dandenong and Pakenham locations - to find out more information regarding these sessions, along with all YWCAEncore sessions coming up click here!
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PINC and STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation Australia in Queensland
We are delighted to announce the upcoming launch of the PINC and STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation Foundation Australia in Queensland. The Foundation is dedicated to raising funds for the treatment costs of cancer patient’s physical rehabilitation and education programs. PINC and STEEL has a dedicated group of highly experienced…
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BCNA is coming to Horsham!
Hello everyone, We’re excited to announce that BCNA will be hosting a free information forum in Horsham on Wednesday 11 February. The forum will highlight breast cancer treatment, care and looking after yourself. The program will feature the latest information and advice from breast cancer and health experts, including…
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Can you send us photos?
Morning all, We're proud to feature real women and their families in all the photos we use - but we are running a little low and need to update our image library. If you would be happy for us to use images of you on our website, in presentations, or in our information resources and promotional materials please email them…
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Finding or Starting Regular Perth Coffee Mornings?
I am looking for a regular local coffee group for women with primary breast cancer in Perth. I have been told that Mitchxx was kindly trying to run a group but has had big health problems herself, and has now got too ill to organise it any more. It is not fair to expect someone who is sick to do it. Are there any other…
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Lymphoedema presentation, Launceston TAS
For those of you in and around Launceston the Tasmanian Breast Cancer Network (TBCN) will present a session on lymphoedema at Launceston General Hospital's theatrette on Saturday March 14, 2015 at 9.30AM. Professor Neil Piller, Flinders University, South Australia - Director International Lymphoedema Framework & Director…
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Professor of Lymphoedema presenting in Tassie
Professor Neil Piller, Flinders University, South Australia - Director International Lymphoedema Framework & Director of Lymphoedema Research Unit is proudly being sponsored by the Tasmanian Breast Cancer Network to do a presentation on lymphoedema in Launceston on Saturday March 14, 2015. Professor Piller is offering the…
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Save the date: lymphoedema support group info day
For those living in or near Sydney or planning a trip,there please save the 7th march for our annual information day. To be held at UTS sydney ie close to,central railway station. We have been successful in getting prof Neil piller to from from Adelaide to talk to us. More info once booking form goes up,on the internet…
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Best wishes from BCNA
After a busy year we will be closing BCNA's office and taking a little break with family and friends. We will be fresh and ready for the year ahead when we re-open on Monday 5th January. * If you or someone you know is looking for support over this period you can find some useful resources and contact information on the…
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Cancer Service Illawarra (Wollongong)
If you are looking for information about the cancer services that are available in the Wollongong/Shellharbour/Kiama (Illawarra) regions, please check out our great new website! Not only about breast cancer, but services available to all people affected by cancer. Go to: http://www.islhd.health.nsw.gov.au/Cancer_Services/
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It's been an absolute pleasure
Dear members, It's with mixed feelings that I write my last blog post as BCNA CEO. I’m sad to be leaving but excited to have more time to pursue my other interests. It has been an absolute pleasure to be the CEO of BCNA for the last three years. I am pleased to be leaving the organisation in great shape with a team of…
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What a Year
Given the time of year, I want to share some joy and much happiness. I have been living with Secondary Breast Cancer for 8 years. I am HER2 Positive and my body has been through the mill many times with bone and brain metastases. This is my reality which I now embrace as part of me and consequently I enjoy every day and…
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Hi
Hi Everyone, Just asking whether there is anyone from the Gold Coast within this group as it would be awesome to hear from someone on the Gold Coast that has Breast Cancer. I live on the Gold Coast and would love to catch up with anyone :) Thanks Leisa
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Mindfulness meditation
Hope you are all having a wonderful week so far :) I wanted to share that I recently started to go along to a guided meditation around the corner from home. To be honest, sitting in silence with just me and my thoughts was a little daunting. Not that my mind isn't a pleasant, wild and interesting place to hang out but when…