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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…
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Merry Christmas
Hi everyone, Just wanted to let you all know that in planning this year's Christmas celebrations I headed over to the BCNA shop and found beautiful baubles for the tree. I also bought several pairs of BCNA sports socks to give as gifts to all of the wonderful friends that have supported my throughout the last 18 months. I…
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Why being in a group is so great
Hi all, I wanted to share with you all about support groups. Our support group had its Xmas lunch yesterday at my home. Everyone bought a plate, drinks and we had door prizes, a magnificent painting by Cheryl in our group (that everyone wanted), beautiful candles, and free make up that was donated. We laughed, ate, drank…
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Today is Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day
We understand reconstruction isn't for every woman, but agree women should be aware of all the options available so they can make an informed decision. With today being BRA DAY Australia (Breast Reconstruction Awareness Day) plastic surgeon Garry Buckland will be hosting a live Q&A on Facebook this evening at 7:30pm EDST…
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Welcoming new members to the group
Hi everyone, I thought that I would let you all know that we have some new members who have joined our online support group over the past few days. It would be great if any of you could jump online when you have the chance and say hello. * lisa256 has been recently diagnosed with secondary breast cancer that has spread to…
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Delayed Chemo
Hi Everyone, I had my first chemo two weeks ago (tolerated well) and was all prepared to have number 2 this Monday that just passed but my white cells were too low so oncologist wants to delay in for a week. I'm having chemo every two weeks, so my white cells had not come back up where they should have. I'm now eligible…