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12/4. @Ann-Marie_Bcna's Birthday today!!!
Whilst our lovely @Ann-Marie_BCNA has gone to another section in BCNA we can still send HUGE Happy Birthday Wishes for today. Wishing you laughter, love, happiness, fun, enjoyment and cake. Hope you are spoilt rotten. Xx Cath
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I want to share something beautiful
Recently I went to a beautiful hotel. This is not a normal occurrence.I had access to the members lounge and there my husband and I met an elderly gentleman. His wife had passed from cancer five years ago. The gentlemen came to stay in the hotel. He told me he liked to get out of the house. He also told me they frequently…
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Anyone asking you questions either on the forum or in private messages
This is a reminder that it is not generally appropriate to use the online network for projects and surveys. First and foremost, this is a community for Australians affected by breast cancer to connect with each other, to find information and support. On occasion, we may ask for volunteers to participate in surveys,…
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going to bunadoon
Hi ,I am thinking of going to do a residential program run by Petrea King on healing your life. I come from Melbourne. My daughter would accompany me on the trip. The course runs for five nights. Any suggestions on what my daughter could do while I am on the course. She would either stay in Bunadoon or go exploring…
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Reminder about the community guidelines & surveys
This is a reminder that it is not generally appropriate to use the online network for projects and surveys. First and foremost, this is a community for Australians affected by breast cancer to connect with each other, to find information and support. On occasion, we may ask for volunteers to participate in surveys,…
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Genetic testing
hi got my genetic testing back today and a bit confused. Was told that I was negative for BRCA 1 and 2 which I'm happy about but they say that my PTEN gene is slightly faulty and of doubtful significance. I realise it is great for my familial stuff and they recommend routine testing annually for my girls which we do with…
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Happy Birthday Fairydust
@fairydust Sprinkling some birthday wishes xxxxx
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the hurdles we face are enough without this crap
it now appears there is a risk that I will not be able to have my mastectomy as I am in a wheelchair!!!! read these two links which are in our local paper today. You would all know the various, and sometimes all at once, feelings, thoughts and moods you go through, especially in the first couple of weeks of diagnosis.…
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Treatment/therapies living in the bush
Hi Everyone, I live in South Burnett (unfortunately). There is no one here who has the knowledge/expertise to provide breast surgery post-op care, eg exercises etc. I saw a physio in Brisbane who provided instructions and a take-home page, however, I have been advised by the Breast Care Nurse to seek extra physio as well.…
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Stay safe those in the path of cyclone Debbie
As if cancer isn't enough now some residents of Northern Queensland are facing a huge cyclone Debbie. Stay safe everyone, we're thinking of you all. <3
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2/4. Pinkkittykat's Birthday Today
Sending a huge Happy Birthday Wish to Sophie @Pinkkittykat!! Wishing you love, laughter, happiness, enjoyment, fun, excitement and a truly delicious birthday cake!!! Xx Cath
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Lovely article that Inkpetal has shared... on activity page.
InkPetalLovely article "What it means to Hold Space for someone" [sensitive theme]
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Stop The Bullshit!!
I am so glad I got to 5 years, and I am hoping to another! My breast cancer was trying to kill me! I fought hard, but I also recall the moments where I caved and wished I would die!Every one around me tried to shower me with fairy floss and cotton wool, and sugar coated BS!!.... "You'll be fine Gayle! You'll beat this!…
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"We can not direct the wind but we can adjust our sails"
This article in The Age today made me smile knowingly and cry a little. Loved her speech at the end. http://www.theage.com.au/good-weekend/-4sd5c.html. Take care all. Xxx Jane
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So you are new here Welcome aboard a really supportive forum
since 10th of February there has been a lot of new members @hannahjane @Me2 @msalmoncentral @msalmoncentral @Me2 @Smez @HopeM @Marilla-Lee @Annac00 @Now curly @Padley @Smez @GillyMay11 @Jarnzy @karalou71 @maggie101 @Annab@Maxwell @ElaineP @MelissaG @SamanthaP @scientist @Renee73 @Widdy1 @maggie101 @Pot of Gold @Momma4…