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Chemo following mastectomy
Hi! I am a 55 year old woman that has just undergone a bilateral mastectomy following my TNBC diagnosis. My tumour was 18mm with two other DCIS lesions in my right breast. The sentinel lymph node was clear, much to my relief! No evidence of disease in my left breast but I had had a biopsy of suspicious areas in that breast…
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Spectacular roses in Launceston's Breast Cancer Rose Garden
I received a phone call from the Head Gardener of Launceston City Council advising me about the Breast Cancer Rose Garden in City Park- they are just amazing at present. (I already knew because I visit it regularly, just keeping an eye on all the "Best Friend"and "Blue Moon" roses that were planted two years ago but was…
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***WATCH OUT INGLE FARM...HERE WE COME :)***
Hello Ladies, do you live in Ingle Farm or the surrounding suburbs? Our next get-together will be held at 12 noon on Wednesday 4th December at Café Numero Uno, Ingle Farm, 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!…
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Fun at the Fair
We had a fantastic day for our Mini Field of Women last Saturday in Perth. Veronica was the star attraction and even the local Mayor came for a chat and to to taste our punch. The balloon launch was breathtaking! Many thanks to my pink sisters Mich x, Ali, Fungooleyruley (AKA Vicki the cupcake queen) and also Marita and…
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Four BCNA members share their stories
Four BCNA members from NSW have shared their personal breast cancer experiences in the Sunday Telegraph on the weekend. * Monica Calderwood - still undergoing treatment * Louise Turner - recently completed treatment * Isabelle Shaprio - five years cancer free * Kirsty Smith - secondary breast cancer You can read their…
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Get-together at Golden Grove ;)
Hello ladies, Do you live in Golden Grove or the surrounding suburbs? Our next get-together will be held at 7pm on Friday 22nd November at The Village Hotel (Tavern), Golden Grove, 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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BCNA’s online network supports more than 10,000!
We have all reached a significant milestone. Since it started in 2010, our online network has grown to reach more than 10,000 members – all connecting, sharing experiences and supporting each other without the constraint of time or distance. The connections and information sharing through the online network spans all…
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Northern Cancer Support Centre
On Wednesday mornings at 10:30am there is a COFFEE AND CHAT group at the Northern Cancer Support Centre where you can come and chat about all different subjects in a fantastic new building or garden setting. I highly recommend it. More information: http://cancersupportcentre.org.au/ If you have major concerns there are 2…
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Breast cancer support Group
Hi all just letting you know that there is a new breast cancer support group that runs from Oxenford, Gold Coast. Please check it out and like the page. All are welcome! https://www.facebook.com/OxenfordBosomBuddies
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Seeking women for October media interviews
Hello, As October continues, so do the media interview requests! I am currently looking for women from the following areas c to share their breast cancer experiences with local papers: * Narromine/Trangie area, NSW * Gunnedah area, NSW * Narrandera area, NSW * Leongatha area, VIC * Echuca-Moama area, VIC/NSW * Wagin area,…
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Look Good Feel Better
Hi Everyone, Just spent a great morning at the LGFB workshop with a great bunch of women. The volunteers are wonderful, there's loads of free makeup and no, you don't get made up using pre-used stuff, they give you your own and you get to keep it! The section on head wear and wigs was particularly good and although I…
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hi girls, our next get together
Hi girls , thought id rub it in that im in sunny gold coast lapping up the sunshine with hubby and thinking of all of you . This is actually a reminder that i need to know who will be coming to our next get together. SUNDAY 17TH NOVEMBER AT MIDDAY AT BEACH 162 , 160-162 BEACH ST FRANKSTON please let me know if your coming…
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Rocherlea Tasmania Invitation
If you are nearby and free that morning, please come along and support Stephanie and BCNA! RSVP required for catering purposes.
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Shane Crawford Cabbage Patch Kid!
This is your chance to own a one-of-a-kind celebrity look-a-like Cabbage Patch Kid in the likeness of Shane Crawford! 2013 marks the 30th birthday of the much loved, iconic Cabbage Patch Kids. And to celebrate, Cabbage Patch Kids have created a special, one-of-a-kind celebrity look-a-like Cabbage Patch Kid in the likeness…
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Melbourne Cup Day 2013
Our monthly support group meeting today went well with two members of the Cancer Council staff addressing us on their roles- one the physical aspects of treatments and the other coping with the emotional roller coaster. We all know we are extremely fortunate in having these great women working in the Launceston Cancer…