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Secondary breast cancer awareness
Just received the latest issue of The Beacon, and delighted to see Maxine Morand's front page article highlighting October 13, Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness Day. We metsters are very keen to see BCNA giving full recognition to this event. And of course, the great photo and feature on Sharon, who spoke at the Field of…
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Free online webinar - 'Cancer, Work and You - How do I get a better work life balance?'
Hi all, The Cancer Council NSW will be hosting a free online webinar on Thursday, 25 September 2014 from 7pm to 8pm (AEST), that anyone in Australia can participate in. The topic for the webinar is: ‘Cancer, Work & You: How do I get a better work life balance?' The webinar will include a panel session that will provide…
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BCNA Pink Peru Challenge
Hi, l am wondering if any one has done the Peru Challenge, if so how did you go fitness wise? I am frightened that if l book & pay that l will not be able to fundraise the $4000. l realise that l might have to pay the $7270 myself for the trip. Machu Picchu has been on my bucket list for a long time, now that all my chemo…
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Next Get Together - Beaumaris
Hi girls, Our next get together is fast approaching Saturday 6th September @ Ricketts Point Beachside Cafe from 12 midday (Ricketts Point Beach Rd, Beaumaris). As we are not able to book a table. We will relying on whoever gets there first to grab us a spot. I'm looking for a volunteer to do this as I may not be able to…
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Perth/WA Women's Get Together Today
Hey luvlies Another wonderful afternoon spent with some of my beautiful Perth/WA Pink Sisters. I gave apologies for all that let me know that you couldn’t make it and we all said a big hello to you. Firstly I would like to thank our very giving and caring Chris Handel for once again opening up her beautiful home and being…
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Seaton here we come!
Hello all, For our next get-together we’re heading west of Adelaide! Do you live in Seaton or the surrounding suburbs?...Or perhaps you just feel like a drive to Seaton to meet some very special people? Our next get-together will be held at 7pm on Friday, 19th of September at The Seaton Hotel, so why not come along? These…
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See you soon Frankston!
Hello everyone, We’re excited to announce that BCNA will be hosting a free information forum in Frankston on Wednesday 10 September. Women from Frankston and the Mornington Peninsula are invited to attend this event, which is designed specifically for those who have been diagnosed with breast cancer up to five years ago.…
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PERTH/WA WOMENS GET TOGETHER
Hi girls Our Get Together is on again. This Saturday 1pm at Chris's house. We also have a guest joining us and a lil surprise to boot!!!! If you haven't already joined our Perth/WA Womens Group but would like to, we would love to have you. If you would like to attend our Get Together please join the group and then PM fme…
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BCNA event that might interest you
Hi all - Daina from BCNA suggested I could post this for any members who might be interested? Please see below. Hi Pam, I'm not sure if any of your members are from around north western suburbs of metropolitan Melbourne? If there are - it might be worth telling them that BCNA will be hosting an 'Active and Well After…
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BCNA event Wed Sept 3
Hi all - message from Daina from BCNA which might be of interest: Hi Pam, I'm not sure if any of your members are from around north western suburbs of metropolitan Melbourne? If there are - it might be worth telling them that BCNA will be hosting an 'Active and Well After Breast Cancer' information session in Flemmington…
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August luncheon
I like August. Well, I particularly like this August. In fact I particularly like this whole year. I have just had my all clear from the doctor and the oncologist for the 4th year so only one more year to go and I can completely forget I ever was diagnosed. My reconstruction is done, the reduction looks absolutely…
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Eating well and moving more
You may have recently read about BCNA’s Active and Well After Breast Cancer initiative, which kicks off with an information day on Thursday 4 September at Flemington Racecourse. As this is a pilot initiative, the information day is specifically for women from the north-western suburbs of metropolitan Melbourne, however,…
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We're off to Gilles Plains!
Hello ladies, for our next get-together we’re heading north of Adelaide! Do you live in Gilles Plains or the surrounding suburbs?... Or perhaps you just feel like a drive to Gilles Plains to meet some very special people? Our next get-together will be held at 12noon on Wednesday, 3rd of September at Fasta Pasta Gilles…
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The important work of BCNA
Hello, As many of you know, BCNA has been supporting Australians affected by breast cancer since 1998. During this time, we have grown to reflect and meet the needs of the increasing number of people diagnosed each year. This year alone 15,000 women and 125 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer, affecting their families…
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Dragons Abreast Canberra newsletters
Hi, I am a BCNA Community Liaison and Consumer Representative. I belong to Dragons Abreast Canberra and I am the newsletter editor. Please see the links below to recent newsletters which contain information on Dragons Abreast (DA) and BCNA as well as some background information on DA Canberra. The Canberra team commenced…