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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…
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hi everyone
hi everyone, just like to apologize if anyone sent me messages that i didnt answer, i have been off line for a couple of days, i found a lump on my opposite breast, and had to have a mammo and ultrasound, but ALL GOOD, but as you all know, the feel of a lump was enough to send me into a tizzy, i have found out i have an…
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Children's book on breast cancer
I heard a review on the ABC yesterday of a children's book by ? Susan Gervais that seems relevant. It's the third of a series about a little boy, Jack, and in it his mother is diagnosed with breast cancer. Susan Gervais is a multiple breast cancer survivor. I haven't read it yet, so can't comment further.
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Discount offer
Hi all, Just wanted to pass on that Professor John Boyages is offering a discount on his new book "Breast Cancer: Taking control" to BCNA members. You can find out more about it here: http://www.bcna.org.au/news/latest-news/special-offer-bcna-members-5/11/10.
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First Post
Hello Out There! This is my first post as I am finding my way around this site. I was diagnosed a week ago and am scheduled for surgery in a weeks' time. I'm in Newcastle, NSW. I just wanted to test the water of this site and see what happens. Good luck to you all.
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Hi
Still finding my way around the site. Just managed to get my photo up and thought that smart!! June