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Latest network news
Hi all, Before Christmas we mentioned that we had a site update planned, so here's a quick run-down of what we did. Better settle in with a cuppa, it's a little bit long! :) Most of the work was to fix a few bugs which will make the site run more smoothly, but we also added some new functionality: Online shop The online…
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Floody January!
Hi girls I wanted you all to know that I am thinking of each of you on the hour every hour I am awake. So when you look at the clock and see the big hand at 12 ( whatever for digital!), positive thoughts are flowing your way. Maybe we can set a record eh? Love Mandy
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First Blog Ever!!!
About time I gave this a go, have been meaning to.I haven't completed the profile etc yet, am finding my way around. Like to wish everyone a "Happy New Year" Lavinia PS Got inspired at the Sale forum in November, it was a great day.
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Back on track for Christmas
Wishing everyone a pleasant and peaceful Christmas and a happy and healthy New Year. I am coping with full-time work better each week, having a day here and there where I collapse when I get home. Breast tenderness is still an issue but I am looking forward to wearing a bra again in the New Year! I want to thank you all…
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sleepless nights
Oh God, not again! Another sleepless night...i'm tired enough to sleep, but there is no sleep at the moment. I go to bed and start to nod off. Just on the edge of sleep my brain wakes me up. I try to ignore it, relax and drift away. ZING...there goes my brain again. Then my body becomes uncomfortable and I feel pressure…
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Network update complete
Hi all, Just to let you know that the planned update completed successfully yesterday afternoon so the site should be operating normally. If you notice anything unusual or find something not working, please leave a comment here and we'll investigate asap. Thanks again for your patience. Di
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IMPORTANT: planned site update
Hi all, We are planning to deploy an update for the network, most likely tomorrow (Wednesday) around midday, so the site will be offline for a short while at that time. Included in the update are a number of small bug-fixes, but also some new functionality, that you will notice: Group Events This new functionality will…
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Xmas is a-coming soon...
Hi all, How are things going for you now that October is over? I look at the photo of our group a lot, it is beside the monitor, and hope everyone has enough energy to think about Xmas. Love to all, Mandy
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Friends with breast cancer
Having been through my own cancer journey, when you have a friend diagnosed with the same disease you can offer so much support to them as you know exactly what they have been through. Knowing them closely also ensures that you understand how best to support them, what sort of information they need and when they need your…
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Reminders
I found out this week that a dear friend (I've known since my high school days) has been diagnosed with Stage 3 breast cancer and needs to have a bilateral mastectomy with chemo starting straight away (it's gone into her blood stream). My heart hurt for her so much - she's 10,000 miles away and the only way I can show…
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fed up!
It's been 4 1/2months since chemo and baldness and am fed up covering my head.OK,yes,my hair is finally coming through abit thicker now.Although it resembles grey fur,I am relieved and grateful.But it's too short to bare in public.The other day I got ready to go to the shops with my husband.I had my black cap on,black tee…
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Reportable network activity
Hi all, We're hearing reports of an increase in spam activity right through the world wide web, so I'm reposting the link to the tip on how to use the 'report as inappropriate' function if anyone notices any spam activity here in our Network. You can find the post here: http://bcna.org.au/network/groups/54/blog/4735. I do…
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BCNA office and staff
Hi all, just to let you know that there are building works going on in the BCNA office today and over the next week or so. Email is still working, but contact by phone may be a little tricky. So, if you need to contact me, best way is to send a personal message through the network or leave a comment on this post (mind you,…
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New to BCNA
Good Evening, This is my first Blog i was diagnosed with bc on 11/11/2010 i had my surgery on 17/11/2010 and i get my results on 25/11/2010 and it feels like its taking forever to get here. I look forward to hearing from you im 25 and have no family history of bc so it was a huge shock when i was told. I am very lucky to…
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My journey to date
I was diagnosed with Early Breast cancer and had a Mastectomy just before Christmas 2009. I completed a round of IVF to preserve embryos in January, started Chemo in February and am due to start radio therapy in June. Our son was 14 months at the time of diagnosis and I was still breast feeding. I had no choice but to hand…