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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?
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Fun in Fairview Park
Hello ladies, do you live in Fairview Park or the surrounding suburbs?...Or perhaps you just feel like a drive to Fairview Park to meet some very special people? Our next get-together will be held at 7pm on Friday, 25th July at the Blue Gums Hotel, Fairview Park, so why not come along! It’s a great chance to meet other…
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Media opportunity: Did you choose not to have radiotherapy due to travel/distance?
Hello, I am looking for women in regional or rural NSW and Victoria who opted NOT to have radiotherapy to avoid spending long amounts of time away from home and their family. I have been appoached by Daily Telegraph newspaper in NSW who is working on a campaign around rural health. They would like to focus on poor access…
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Cairns young women?
Hi there, Is there anyone from Cairns, Queensland that might be able to offer any advice about getting treatment as a young woman in Cairns, or who might like to just talk sometime? Cheers, Janina
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Free webinar - Cancer, Work and You!
Hi all, If you missed the free webinar in June - ‘Cancer, Work and You: What are the legal issues I might face in the workplace?', you can now access it online via the Cancer Council NSW website. You will also find information about upcoming webinars as well as past webinars e.g. 'Cancer, Work and You: How will returning…
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West Lakes Get-together
Hello ladies, do you live in West Lakes or the surrounding suburbs, or just feel like a drive down to West Lakes to meet some very special people? Our next get-together will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, 9th July at the Lakes Resort Hotel, West Lakes, so why not come along! It’s a great chance to meet other Adelaide…
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Look Good...Feel Good Workshop
Today I attended the Look Good....Feel Better Workshop. I had such a great time. The ladies that were running it were wonderful and they gave us advice on how to care for our skin and showed us how to apply makeup properly. After our makeup lesson, we all received makeup and moisturisers to take home with us. I tried on…