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PANDORA STORY
I posted a reply on a friend's blog about Pandora beads and thought I'd post a blog about it. A few days before my first chemo, a girlfriend gave me a Pandora bracelet with a single Breast Cancer charm on it. She said it was to mark the start of what I had ahead of me. As I passed each milestone I bought myself a charm -…
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Can-Care Blog
Well i thought it about time can-care had a blog. i have one with the B.C.N.A so you can access that too if you want and join in there too. for those that dont know i recently did a community liaison course at B.C.N.A in Melb and now will be able to give more advice about the breast cancer network Australia and what they…
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MEDICAL EXPENSES - TIPS
I wish someone had told me beforehand, but I found out the hard way! As far as tests go (not surgeries), if you need any tests whatsoever, xRays, ultrasounds, bloodwork, bone scans, brain scans or MRI's, book them for when you are an IN-PATIENT as they are 100% covered. So ask your GP/Oncologist if there are any…
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New code
Hi all, Just wanted to let you know that we deployed some new code into the site today to improve the My Care Kit ordering process for Breast Care Nurses. It shouldn't affect anything within the online network part of the site, but if you notice anything odd, please leave a comment here and we'll get on it! Happy Easter,…
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Chemo this week
So it's down to only 3 more sleeps as I told my 4 year old this morning when he asked when I was going back to hospital. It's crazy though - everything I read I think - oh that won't be me :-) I cannot imagine feeling unwell at all. I mean, I couldn't imagine having my breast removed either but hey - here I am nearly 4…
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IMPORTANT: Planned site outage
Edit: The site is up and running again now, so you should be able to use it as normal. Please check everything in your profile and blog is functioning and leave a comment here if you notice any problems. ---------------------------------------------- Hi all, As previously notified, we'll be taking the site offline today at…
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into the community I go
Hello all, today I ventured into the comminity to distribute information. I found a good response at the main two local doctors surgeries and may even have a speaking and info night at one,(yet to be organised). I also left brocures at my local medicare office. They were only too pleased to display them for me. I ran out…
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IMPORTANT UPDATE: please read
Hi all, As you might have noticed, the online network has been a bit slower to load over the last few months. This isn't surprising to us, as the network has been growing steadily since we launched last May, and it was always a part of our plan to increase capacity when needed. As a result, we've been investigating new…
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FYI - Westfield's 15min styling freebies
Just want let you know that Westfield often offer 15 minutes of free Styling sessions in their centers. Reference: http://westfield.com.au/au/shopping/womens-fashion-accessories/style-file/fashion-services Fashion Services Find everything you need to know about fashion, trends and the latest in store with our range of…
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Travel Insurance
Hi everyone I'm going to europe in June, thought I'd better use up some long service leave! I'm wondering if anyone has any advice/experience with travel insurance. I know bcna can't reccommend companies. Also whats the story about taking all of ones medication especially pain relief such as ms contin as I will have to…
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1st time blogger
I am a first timer writing a blog but something happenned to me recently that I wanted to share and get feed back on. Firstly a short background on me I am 6 months post partial mastectomy, sentinal node biopsy & 6 weeks of radiotherapy. I am on tamoxifen for 5 yrs. Iam very grateful that I didn't have to go through chemo,…
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JIVE QUEEN
Does anyone know a travel insurance company who will insure me for overseas trip. I have had radium in the last 6 months. Thanks Vickie White
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YouTube: How to tie a Headscarf
YouTube: How to tie a headscarf (nice one) We are all connected, whether it is via- YouTube / BCNA / Cancer Survivors / Cancer Fighters. Thanks to technology and warm hearts we all can share our knowledge and grace. Reference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezt-5nsIYXA Click here to see the YouTube Video (p.s. I am…
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HeadScarf - know how
YouTube: How to tie a headscarf (nice one) We are all connected, whether it is via- YouTube / BCNA / Cancer Survivors / Cancer Fighters. Thanks to technology and warm hearts we all can share our knowledge and grace. Reference: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ezt-5nsIYXA Click here to see the YouTube Video (p.s. I am…
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Calls to share your photo - "Is Bald Beautiful?"
Is Bald Beautiful? More photo please ... Here is the link ... ChemoStyle Photobucket http://s1203.photobucket.com/albums/bb395/ChemoStyle/Is%20Bald%20Beautiful/ It is a private album for our BCNA members who are interested in sharing your "Is Bald Beautiful" photos. Password: pinkladies Please feel free show us how you…
