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PERTH/WA GET TOGETHER TIME AGAIN YAYYYYY!!!!!!!!
Hello my luvlies from Perth/WA. It is that time again yayyyyy!!! WHERE: At our luvly Chris's home (if you do not know the details and plan to come along please PM me and I will let you know :-) WHEN: SATURDAY 6th SEPTEMBER GUEST: We have a luvly and amazing lady coming to have a chat with us. There may also be a pleasant…
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We're heading to Adelaide
BCNA is excited to be heading to Adelaide on Wednesday 27 and Thursday 28 of August! We will hold three information forums over the two days, each addressing the needs of different groups e.g. early breast cancer treatment and care, young women living with breast cancer and those living an advanced breast cancer diagnosis.…
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Workforce Discrimination for People with Cancer
Workforce Discrimination for People with Cancer I feel compelled to write about my work experience since I was diagnosed with Breast Cancer some 8 years ago. For the most part of my journey, my employer was very supportive and indeed I worked full-time for 6 years living with cancer. There were periods during those 6 years…
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The Wellness Walk
I have just signed up for the Wellness walk. It is the Olivia Newton-John Cancer & Wellness Centre Appeal. The Olivia Newton-John Cancer and Wellness Centre is located at the Austin Hospital in Heidelberg, Melbourne. Our vision is for a world-class Cancer & Wellness Centre dedicated to providing the very best in medical…
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New Breast Cancer Clothing Label
hi everyone my label is nearly up and running click on the following link to my facebook page for updates on the launch https://www.facebook.com/pages/ccforme/734261943265396?fref=nf thanks Gemma Director/Designer for ccforme
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Carlene.B
Hi Girls, I live in Kelmscott I am Just starting my journey, had surgery and Dr has Referred me to see Oncologist Dr Feeney. Just wont to know if anyone else is seeing him.
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Marleston get-together
Hello ladies, do you live in Marleston or the surrounding suburbs?...Or perhaps you just feel like a drive to Marleston to meet some very special people? Our next get-together will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, 6th of August at the Rex Hotel, Marleston, so why not come along! It’s a great chance to meet other Adelaide…
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August meeting
Hi all, hopefully I can make it to next meeting, seems like ages since I saw everyone!! If anyone near me is going (Cheltenham) if I could scrounge a lift that would be great. may be lending my car to friend for a few days and might not have it that weekend. Take care :) Dianne
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New blog post by BCNA Consumer Representative
Hi everyone, Hope you've all been really well! One of our Consumer Representatives, Lorraine, has written a wonderful blog post about her recent experiences working with a number of researchers at the University of Queensland. Here's a link to her blog post so that you can check it out:…
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In memory of Lorraine Elliott
Breast Cancer Network Australia asked Founder Lyn Swinburne to pen her thoughts on the passing of BCNA member Lorraine Elliot. Lorraine is pictured above helping us to launch the first edition of the My Journey Kit at Federation Square in Melbourne 2004. 'I first met Lorraine back in the late 70s, when she was an…
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Seeking Sydney siders for photo shoot
A Sydney designer is looking for breast cancer survivors to take part in a photo shoot in Sydney on 27 August 2014. Ccforme is a lovely range of post-surgery clothing designed for women, especially those who have just had a mastectomy. The designer Gemma is seeking 3 models to take part in the shoot (no nudity, just lovely…
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Next Perth Women Get Together Reminder
Our next Perth Women group is on... Saturday 26 July 2014, 1.00pm at Chris's House(if you haven't been there we will send address and directions) As always we will enjoy a casual and relaxed get together and share a few laughs, also we are very pleased Ali has agreed to briefly speak about her experience with Dragon Boat…
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Love Your Sister
Hey, I'm a friend of Samuel and Connie Johnson, whose breast cancer charity 'Love Your Sister' raised over 1.4million so for breast cancer research at the Garvan Institute. If you get a chance, please check out our blog at: http://loveyoursisterorg.blogspot.com.au/ I know Connie could use some love and support right now.…
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Sussan Women's Fun Run 2014: Media Opportunity
Hello everyone, Are you planning on taking part in this year's Sussan Women's Fun Run? We are looking for women who are taking part and who would be keen to share their story with us for a short profile series. We're looking for participants who have a strong personal connection to breast cancer. Perhaps you have been…
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Physiotherapist
It has been 6 weeks since I have had my mastectomy and although I have been seeing the physiotherapist at the hospital she said that I should have more movement in my arm by now. Can anyone recommend me a physiotherapist around Brisbane. Pref near Ferny Hills,Arana Hills, Grange, Aspley area?