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Breastfeeding with cancer
My maternal grandmother had breast cancer at 46, paternal grandmother at 72 and mother at 56 so with a huge family history I had the gene testing when I turned 30. It came back normal for BRCA1 and BRCA2 and I was told I had just as must chance at getting breast cancer as the general population and was in no increased…
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Blackmores Sydney Running Festival - a message from our CEO Christine Nolan
Dear members, While the weather is a bit bleak you might be finding it hard to get out and get active. Hopefully with Blackmores Sydney Running Festival coming up in September I might be able to change your mind and get you excited about physical activity again. Held on Sunday 18 September 2016, the event is your…
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Try Revitalise with BCNA for free
Hi all, Would you like to try our six week online program, Revitalise with BCNA? Seeing the program structure may help to consolidate some of the course content from your Cert III studies. I can reimburse the $87.00 fee.If you're interested pleas email me slausberg@bcna.org.au Sarah
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uncomfortable prosthesis /bra
Hi there lovely peeps, have wanted to post sooo many blogs but when I start just battle to put words to paper so to speak, but now am at my wits end - first off I have to admit I have always hated bras find them restrictive on a good day and have tried many, now as I have had only one boob removed there is no way of just…
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6 months pregnant and newly diagnosed
Hi All Newly diagnosed and 6 months pregnant with my 3rd son. Wow what a hectic 2 weeks iots been. Suspicous nipple sore, specialist, biopsy (YEEEOW), more biopsies, scans, diagonsis (stage 2, grade 3 ductile), masectomy - all between 17th dec and xmas! My head is still spinning. I think I'm comfortable the oncologist and…
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May you be Mindful into Jubilant June
As the month of May comes to an end, we transition into June during which we will be taking a break from posting the tri weekly Get Active and Keep Well blogs. The month of June is a busy one for us here at BCNA and we are working on some new and very exciting projects (stay tuned). This is a great opportunity for any…
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Weekend Workout Blog Post Eight: Dancing
Image Source: www.mnn.com Dancing is a feel-good way to improve your fitness, whatever style you choose. Given the unique combination of physical exercise, social interaction and mental concentration - all set to music - it's no wonder it has been found to help relieve stress, increase energy and improve strength and…
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Weekend Workout Blog Post Seven: Gardening
Image Source: alreadyhome.com.au Gardening has many health and therapeutic benefits and can be very enjoyable. It’s an activity that everyone can enjoy. Whether your garden is a small balcony planter, a backyard vegetable garden or a plot in a community garden, gardening is a very healthy hobby, on so many levels. Studies…
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Nourishing Knowledge Blog Post Eight: Foods that Fill You
Image Source: www.medicalnewstoday.com One strategy for maintaining a healthy diet is to eat more substantial food. They have important nutrients and help you to feel fuller for longer. Filling foods tend to have the following characteristics: * High in protein: Protein is the most filling macronutrient. Eating small…
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Mindful Mondays Blog Post Five: Mindful Colouring
Image Source: borderlinebabble.com Colouring-in may be something you remember fondly from your childhood. It has become a popular past-time for adults recently and for good reason. It might seem strange that something as simple as using a coloring book could actually be beneficial, but research continually supports this…
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The Ultimate Journey for a Cure
As promised, some photos (sorry, only these two will post!) from my Nepalese Trek to the Base Camp of Mt Everest. It was both harder than I could ever have imagined and more rewarding than I could ever have imagined. It was so much better than I thought it would be, the scenery, the people and everything else. I got there,…
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Facebook Post - Johnann
Did you see the great Facebook post sharing Johnann's experience with Revitalise with BCNA six week online program?
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Nourishing Knowledge Blog Post Seven: Processed Foods
Image Source: www.naturallifeenergy.com Processed food has a very bad reputation when it comes to nutrition and health but what many people don’t realise is that processed food is more than just potato chips, drive-through hamburgers and Spam. It may come as a surprise but wholemeal bread, homemade soup and even a chopped…
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Mindful Mondays Blog Post Four: mindfulness in everyday activities
Our lives are comprised of moments, one after another. For instance, today you may have woken up, turned off your alarm, got up, showered, dried yourself, had breakfast, travelled to work or school, etc. We can engage in each of these moments with a sense of curiosity and engagement, or just on automatic pilot. We can…
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Regaining fitness
I am ectsatic that I finally managed to get to the pool today. I've finished my 4 cycles of AC chemo and each cycle has been quite different. Cycle 1 sick for a week then was able to do some pool exercises and a gym session with light weights and felt good. Cycle 2 I was sick for 2 weeks then was exhausted and just kept…