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Halfway Hotel, Beverley, get-together
Hello ladies, do you live in Beverley or the surrounding suburbs? Our next get-together will be held at 7 pm on Thursday 24th April at the Halfway Hotel, Beverley, 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 friends! :) The…
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Period is back
Just a quick update. My period has returned, they stopped completely when I had chemo. Finished chemo in end of Nov and have just returned now. Kind of suspected they were coming back. Tender breasts and spotty chin. Feel a bit relieved as my 2 attempts at ivf failed. Not getting too carried away as I've been told I need…
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Launceston face to face support group meetings
Launceston Support Group's next meeting is on Tuesday 6 May at 10.00am. Our guest speaker will be Anna Lovitt, Social Worker- Oncology from the Holman Clinic who will talk on: the role of social work at the Holman Clinic and on Ward 5D– and how they work in conjunction with breast care nurses and other services. It might…
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Look good feel better
Has anyone been to these groups that are organised by lovely ladies? I've been booked into one and will be going this month
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Hi all
Hi all, I just thought I would introduce myself :) My name is Meghan & I am 47. I was diagnosed on 1/6/2011. I underwent 6 rounds of chemo, a double mastectomy & 25 rounds of radiation. Also 1 week ago I had a radical hystorectomy including ovary removal. I find it very difficult if not impossible to start living again. I…
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Happy New Year
Gosh just realised I have not blogged for while but rest assured I'm still here!! I've been having ups and downs by the bucket load and am currently having some more radiation as woke up on Christmas Day and couldn't lift my arm or leg. I rang the home nurse and she fixed me up so I had a lovely day. I LOVE christmas and…
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Join of Field of Women Facebook event!
Hello! I just wanted to let you know that we have set up a Field of Women 2014 event on Facebook. It would be great if you could 'join' this event and then 'invite' friends, family, workmates to join the event too. We would really appreciate your help in spreading the word about this truly special event. Laura x
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Face to Face get together
On the 13th March I met with a few ladies at the Dandylion and Driftwood Cafe at 1/45 Gerler Rd Hendra. It was a great experience and the ladies shared information and offered support as required. All present agreed to meet again and this has been arranged for Saturday 26th April at 2.00pm same place. We would love to…
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Free online webinar: Cancer, Work & You - How will returning to work affect me?
Hi all, Just to let you know that Cancer Council NSW will be hosting a free online webinar on Thursday 10 April at 7pm (AEDT). The topic is: "Cancer, Work & You - How will returning to work affect me?" The webinar will consist of a panel session that will provide information and strategies to cope with the challenges…
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FOW! Cannot wait!
Hi All, I am so excited about standng with the Field of Women in May as by then i will have finished my chemo. It's been a hell of a ride as you all well and truly know and i couldn't think of a better way to celebrate making it through treatment. I'll still have radiation ahead of me but I'll be a huge way futher down the…
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Share your FOW story with local media
Hello, Given you are attending the Field of Women 2014 on Saturday 10 May, we thought you might be interested to approach your local media and get coverage of the fact you'll be taking part. We have drafted a template media release we are encouraging our members to complete, personalise and send on to local media outlets.…
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Hallett Cove get-together
*** CHANGE TO DATE OF NEXT EVENT *** Hello ladies, do you live in Hallett Cove or the surrounding suburbs? Our next get-together will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday 16th April at the Boatshed Café, Hallett Cove, so why not come along! It’s a great chance to meet other Adelaide ladies who are on their own breast cancer…
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BCNA board member and MCC treasurer shares his story
BCNA board member and Melbourne Cricket Club (MCC) treasurer Michael Happell has spoken of his family's experience with breast cancer at the launch breakfast for the 2014 Field of Women event. He spoke passionately and emotionally about the challenges presented to his family when his wife, Tatty, was diagnosed with breast…
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BCNA training in Melbourne
Have just returned home ( to mid north coast NSW) after 2 and a half days of Community Liaison Training with BCNA staff in Melbourne. Learnt so much, bonded with our group and made some special friendships. Looking forward to promoting BCNA resources and messages - and making a difference in my community. Feeling so…
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BCNA's newbie
Hello everyone, This week is my first week as BCNA's new Media Officer - what a wonderful first few day's it has been! I'm so excited to get started on the numerous projects we have in the works for 2014, and to hear more from all of our amazing online network members. Working alongside Laura Crowden I will be in charge of…