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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…
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3rd generation chemotherapy drugs
Hi everybody Well this is my very first post now that I have come to terms with my diagnosis. Even though it seems like such a long time ago it was only 4 weeks ago that I was diagnosed with a grade 3 invasive ductal carcinoma after finding a lump in my breast. I am 44yrs old so right up until the pathology results I kept…
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Hello, all
I am thrilled to be attending the upcoming training. My name is Mandy Forteath and I live in Launceston in Tassie. I will be a 10 year survivor on May 28 and had a mastectomy and chemotherapy and have lymphodema. I co-facilitate the Launceston Support Group and was trained as a Community Liaison 4 years ago. I was the…
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1 week
This time last week I was writting a little ditty about chocolate and chemo. What a week its been since then. So last monday I had my first chemo treatment. Breezed through the process with no allergic affects which the pharmacist was happy about as I can't have phenergan as I have a anaphylaxis reaction to and have…
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Field of Women
I went to the Field of Women on Saturday arvo / night. It was such an overwhelming event. Next time I want to take my whole family (or at least my partner and our older 2 children). Thank you to all that made this event possible.
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No more sleeps
The day has come - Field of Women on the MCG in Melbourne tonight. Tonight I will stand on the Field for all those who can't! * for the beautiful women across the country who have been given their wings and flown away * for those that distance on the night is far too great * for those who are still on the breast cancer…
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Perth Women next Get Together
Just a reminder about our next gathering for Perth ladies: SATURDAY 24th MAY 1PM GET TOGETHER at Chris House BRING a plate of finger type food to share. If you don't know Chris's address and to RSVP please email Mich whiteysnm1@**** Join us for support, hugs and lots of laughter. We look forward to seeing you there!
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Excitement Plus
I am feeling so excited tob e part of The Field of Women this year. I will be standing with my husband, my BCNA social group along with a very close friend who is coming from Sydney. My friend and I grew up together, our parents grew up together the story of our families is long and mingled, Cheryl has now been diagnosed…
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Register 4 research
Are you aged 18 years or older? Have you been diagnosed with breast cancer? Have you completed active treatment between 6 months to 5 years ago? If so, you may wish to participate in the Register4 research project. The study will compare the unmet needs and perceived self-efficacy of women who had access to a Breast Care…
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Melbournites' May Lunch
Hello everyone. Time for our next lunch which I'm really looking forward to; seeing as we didn't have one in April! So.... Where: The Vault Cafe, Batmanshill Hotel Cnr. Collins and Spencer Streets (diagonally opposite Southern Cross Station) When: Monday 26th May at 12.30pm…
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Mother's Day Walk
Hi lovely ladies I was wondering who from the Gold Coast is doing the walk on Sunday? Maybe we can say hello. Mandy xxx