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back from a BCNA refresher
Loved the BCNA training of a fortnight ago. The "across Australia" feel was a real privilege to be amongst! For me it was also brilliant that aspects of secondary breast cancer were integated within the program. Here on the home front, life continues rich. My dear Dad is going through a super rough trot with Alzheimer's.…
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Why do I even need this test?
Hi everyone, I trust you all arrived home safely and had a quiet weekend. At SATT I mentioned the above resource. Some of you missed out on a copy ( i took too few). I have just found a report I wrote for BCNA about this. It has the Consumer Health Forum's link to the brochure. I am pasting the relevant section below. "…
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Last week with BCNA
I was honoured to be amongst a group of 22 women from all over Australia (and NZ!), being trained by BCNA as a Consumer Representative on their "Seat at the Table"program. I won't ramble on, but want everyone to know that BCNA are amazing in their advocacy training and experiences. We, the affected Breast Cancer women and…
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Hi everyone
Hi everyone, Hope you all had great trips home and a really nice, relaxing weekend. It was absolutely wonderful to meet you last week and we're all so excited that you are part of our Consumer Representative program! Many thanks again from Kathy, Nicca and me for the beautiful flowers and gorgeous mugs (we're going to…
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SATT 2014 success
Hi all, I want to thank each and every one of you, the attendees, the organisers and the presenters for such a wonderful program last week. I have returned with a gleam in my eye, so enthused by you all. You refreshed my soul. Keep in touch, Mandy
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Any Wollongong people
Hello all. I am trying to set up a group for people from the Wollongong region, so they can get in touch with local people maybe going through the same experience as they are. So, looking for people newly diagnosed breast cancer, currently on treatment, or with secondary breast cancer. I want you to get in touch with one…
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Hello everyone!
Hi everyone, Thanks again for posting to introduce yourself! Hope you all have good flights tomorrow and we're really looking forward to seeing all of you tomorrow night. Best regards, Lisa
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Firle Get-together
Hello ladies, do you live in Firle (east of Adelaide) or the surrounding suburbs? Our next get-together will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday, 11th June at Café Primo, Firle, so why not come along? It’s a great chance to meet other Adelaide ladies who are on their own breast cancer journey, share stories and make new…
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SATT 2014
Hi Everyone. I am looking forward to meeting all of you and hearing about your consumer representation experiences. I have a Cancer Australia BC meeting on Thursday- yes a clash- and am hoping you will tell me of issues for those affected by a bc diagnosis that you think require 'attention' ( not that BCNA is not on top of…
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Seat at the Table
Hi Everybody, I look forward to meeting you on Tuesday evening, if not Wednesday when we get down to business. I have been living with HER2 Postive Breast Cancer for 7 years. Over that period of time my constant medication has been Herceptin with numerous chemotherapies as adjuncts. I have had several bouts of…
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My second Field of Women
On Saturday night I was part of the Field of Women at the MCG. The last time I stood on the ground, I was there as an ambassador with my good friend Pat who had been diagnosed five years earlier. This time I stood on the Field of Women as BCNA's CEO and as a survivor. I stood there supported by my husband John, son James,…
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Change of dinner time
Hi Ladies, just need to let those coming to The Highway this Friday (23/5/14) night know that our booking for dinner will be at 8pm, not 7pm as is our usual time. The venue is heavily booked on Friday night, and will be having dinner in two 'sittings' to cope with the demand! The first sitting is at 6pm, and the next…
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PERTH/WA LADIES GET TOGETHER
Hey ladies Just a quick reminder of the Get Together on Saturday 24th at Chris's house at 1pm. Please let me know if you can make it or not if you haven't already done so. If you are coming but don't have Chris's details just let me know. For anyone not able to make the Perth Forum on Thursday some of the ladies will…
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Hair is gone
Well a full week of work was achieved and another birthday came and went :-). As I was going to lose it my hair anyway I thought I would have a charity drive for the Cancer Council and let my staff have some fun shaving my hair off and give me a Mohawk. Last night I was thinking OMG what have I done agreeing to this I…
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PERTH/ WA LADIES SAVE THE DATE SAVE THE DATE
Hello all you luvlies Just letting you know to save the date for SATURDAY 24th MAY 1PM GET TOGETHER at Chris House which is luvly of her again to open up her home to us. BRING a plate of finger type food to share. Join us for a cuppa, some food and a good old natter and laugh. If you don't know Chris's address please email…