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Our first Lunch
I am very pleased to say that this little group is now officially off the ground. We had our first lunch yesterday in the City and, although a few members couldn't make it, we had a lovely time chatting and getting to know each other. We laughed, shed a few tears and talked well into the afternoon and compared notes of…
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Great Wall of China Challenge
Is anyone doing the Great Wall of China Challenge in October?
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Breast Cancer Support Group
On Tuesday 4th Feb At the Northern Cancer Support Centre at 7.30pm 69 Howick Street Launceston. There is also another function on between 10 am and 12 that day World Cancer Day. The Tasmanian BCNA Meeting is on Saturday 1st Feb at 11am to 2pm. Launceston, NCSC 69 Howick Street. For those who are interested in being…
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Best wishes from BCNA
I'm sure that I'm not alone in finding that Christmas approaches with increasing speed each year. It sure does provide an opportunity for reflection on the past year and to start thinking about the next. But first there is Christmas get togethers and family catch ups. For many it's a really busy and fun time but for others…
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Our first get-together for 2014
Hello ladies, Happy New Year to all! Our get-togethers are a great opportunity to meet new people and make new friends! Most of the ladies who attend our get-togethers have had a breast cancer diagnosis, and are either about to start treatment, undergoing treatment or have finished treatment. Our get-togethers provide the…
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My new normal.
Dear Pink Friends. I am up quite late tonight (or should I say early this morning) just thinking about what has happened to me this past twelve months or so. I have been waiting for the end of 2013 rather impatiently and it has now gone. It must be physiological but I feel so good. I'm leaving behind one of the most…
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The power of online support
For those who missed it - Ten Eyewitness News in Sydney ran a story last night about women discovering the power of online support following a diagnosis of breast cancer. The news story featured our very own BCNA online network member Louise Turner and BCNA Board member Megan Hutchins. You can view the video here:…
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Lunch
Wednesday 18th December at Eatons Hill Tavern. I will be there early so I can check we have a good possie in the air conditioning :) Hope you can all come xxx PS It starts at 11.30 and we will eat about 12.00.
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Merry Christmas!
I'd just like to wish everyone a very merry christmas, regardless of where you're at on your BC "journey"... l hope your festive season is filled with friends, family, as much happiness & food as you can handle, & lots of laughs :-) A special thank you to the ladies who have offered me advice & kind words over the last…
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HAPPIER NEW YEAR
Well we just had Christmas and New Year, and I look back , and then think about all those silly emotions and feelings we build up for one day of the year. Last year, my husband and I had just moved to Launceston, I had just had my first Chemo, and we had my parents with us, eating lunch with my husband’s best friend and…
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FREE LIVING WITH CANCER SEMINAR
Happier New Year all ! I have had an email sent to me regarding the Northern Cancer Support Centre and another opportunity to be supported and educated about all aspects of cancer, and living with. I strongly advise any one who lives near or in Launceston to give them a phone call, or go in and visit this beautiful brand…
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SAVE THE DATE PERTH WOMENS GET TOGETHER
A Huge Happy New Year and a Big Welcome to a Wonderful 2014 for all of us. I hope you had a wonderful Christmas with family and friends and have had a good start to your New Year. PLEASE SAVE THE DATE FOR OUR NEXT GET TOGETHER. SATURDAY 15TH FEBRUARY 2014 1PM More details will become available as we get closer. Please…
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2014 Sassy Survivors calendar
Due to the huge success of our 2012 calendar, we decided to produce another calendar with stories and beautiful pictures of some of our members. The calendar is not only a fundraising tool but also a message of hope for any woman affected by breast cancer. If you are interested in having a look, check it out on our…
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Just thinking
Hi I'm new to this site and even though I'm 18 months post cancer, TNBC grade3 stage2 small lump <1cm 1/2 node+ 6 × 3 weekly chemo FCE100 31 rads over 6 weeks, came out the other side feeling great relief and life is again good, with the exception of the occaisional thought of this disease returning. I know the stats look…
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10,000+ members!
I would like to post about my story, how BCNA helped me, and how I try to give back some of the wonderful support I received. Despite regular mammograms and ultrasounds, I found my lump in the shower last year. It was a large fast-growing mass, and a core biopsy showed high grade malignancy, suspicious for lymph invasion.…