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A true breast cancer story expressed through Cartoons
Hi Everyone It’s Anna here from the BCNA Cultural Diversity program. I want to share a wonderful initiative by Magalie Lameloise. Magalie was first diagnosed at age 33, she was new Mum living in Australia away from her family and friends in France. She found it difficult to find information that was easy to read and free…
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Simple Words That Can Cut to the Bone
This subject has been rattling around in my head for the longest time. Words can be so very good and at the very next moment, they can seem to crush you. So I have written a blog over at wordpress where I use my experiences to speak about common words and sayings that are often related to cancer and what we can do to…
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Inspired already....
I wanted to say a big hello to you all and introduce myself. I am two weeks into my new role at BCNA as the Online Community Coordinator and I feel right at home and ready to continue the great work both Jess and Daina provide within the network. Having lost my aunty last year to breast cancer, I'm very honoured to be…
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Help me, help you, A consumer advocate
Hi all, I've been invited to be a consumer advocate for a research project aimed at helping women post breast cancer treatment with self management skills for reducing the symptom severity & quality of life dealing with side effects from treatment. In doing so I would love to get feed back to find out what women are…
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15 hours to go
Only 15 hours to go before I am admitted for my lymph sentinel node biopsy with the lumpectomy scheduled for hopefully later in the afternoon (not too much later though). Was taken out for coffee and cake at a delicious Italian deli by a friend who has warned me that if she doesn't hear from me next week to expect finding…
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Travel Insurance
Hi Ladies and Gents, just thought I'd let you know that there is a new provider of travel insurance that covers pre-existing conditions. http://www.columbusdirect.com.au/ . I made my 25th anniversary European travel arrangements prior to diagnosis and I cant change the dates again (points). I was hitting brick walls all…
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A new job after my cancer experience
I was very apprehensive when I left the safe environment I had clung to during my Cancer experience. I had a safety net and a spectacular Cancer Council staffed with wonderful Counselors and free facilities, and trusted team of doctors trailing along behind me. I felt that being told I had to leave all of the Launceston…
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Pink and blue, men get breast cancer too
Men with breast cancer have a lesser chance of survival than women. It is generally recognised that this is because they are diagnosed later than women since they and their health practitioners are not recognising symptoms of the disease early enough. And the lack of male-specific clinical research and trials means that…
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Fear is Strong, But Hope is Stronger
I thought it was high time that this little turtle stuck her head up and wrote a post. Since being originally diagnosed with EBC in 2004 and then ABC in 2012 and then a new EBC again in 2013 I have met so many lovely people who are all working through their own Breast Cancer Experiences. I see so many who are suddenly and…
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Here is my new art space!
Hi Everyone, Here is a photo of my art room. It was full of clutter, and my hubby made some cubes for storage space. I now have a table to work at with good light, and a space for my easel. Lovely, Trace ????
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Leanne B
It is a week since I have had my surgery. I now know how lucky I am as I have only had a Lumpectomy and Centinel Node removed which was clear when examined by pathologist in theatre. Was sent home the next day with my drain in. I was exhausted by the time I got home after an 1hrs drive but it was nice to be home. It is…
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My Descent into the Underworld
I have been interested in myths for as long as I can remember and indeed they often for the background to workshops I have run in the past not to mention my interest my psychology. One of the myths that I find fascinating comes from ancient Sumer (Mesopotamia) of the Goddess Inanna, the Queen of Heaven, and her descent…
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Our Pink Lady Day
Sunday 2 August was set down as the Golden Retriever Club of SA's Pink Lady Championship Dog Show. We encouraged everyone to wear pink to show their support for women with BC. It was an amazing event, the sun shone (thank god after the previous day when it poured rain all day) and everyone joined in the theme. It look…
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Communicating
Today the Admins from my Group had a catch-up/ coffee afternoon and were very supportive of the ideas I have to engage our group members more in on line communication, bringing up issues which never seem to get discussed fully and taking steps to proceed with results in communication which will pass on more information…
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Brighten your day
I hope this photo brightens your day as it did mine. x