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"Early detection saved my life" ❤️
When Nicole was diagnosed with breast cancer, it came as a particular shock. She was fit, healthy, active, and regularly checked her breasts. Despite having no obvious risk factors, Nicole noticed ...
Christina_BCNA
4 days ago
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know yourself feel yourself
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🩺 Early detection & awareness - access BreastScreen services in your state
Regular breast screening is an important part of regular health screening and 'knowing your normal'. Knowing where and how to access BreastScreen in your region makes it easier to look after your bre...
Christina_BCNA
2 months ago
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screening
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🌼Why Knowing Your Breast Density Matters
Understanding your breast density is an empowering part of taking charge of your breast health. Breast density refers to the mix of fatty, glandular and connective tissue seen on a mammogram, and som...
Christina_BCNA
3 months ago
density
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🌸 Behind the screen with BreastScreen Victoria🌸
BreastScreen Victoria has recently shared several updates highlighting current awareness work across the breast cancer screening sector including: ✨ Launching Behind the Screen, a six‑part podcast ...
Christina_BCNA
3 months ago
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Breast cancer has seen a rise in the diagnosis of young women - awareness is key! 🔑
Growing numbers of women are being diagnosed with breast cancer before the age of 40. While experts are not able to say for sure what is driving this, the impact is still notably huge on both the hea...
Christina_BCNA
4 months ago
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young women
young women breast cancer
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❓Did you know breastfeeding could help boost lasting immune protection against breast cancer?
Recent research highlights that breastfeeding doesn’t just benefit babies - it can also help mothers by strengthening immune defenses that reduce breast cancer risk later in life. This adds another p...
Christina_BCNA
7 months ago
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Annual public breast cancer lecture - garvan institute
Attended the annual public breast cancer lecture last Friday at the garvan institute in Sydney. Shame it wasn't better publicised as the speakers and information were fabulous. It was streamed on z...
mgl
8 months ago
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♂️ Today is men's breast cancer awareness day 👬
1 in 556 men are diagnosed with breast cancer—in 2023 Paul became one of them. After finding a lump under his left armpit, Paul decided to see his doctor about it and was later diagnosed with brea...
Christina_BCNA
8 months ago
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Have you always wondered, how do I self-check?
WHEN DID YOU LAST FEEL YOURSELF? It’s a question that could change everything. HOW WELL DO YOU KNOW YOURSELF? Every woman’s body is unique but knowing what’s normal for you is what matters most...
Christina_BCNA
8 months ago
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Know Yourself. Feel Yourself.
Today we launch Know Yourself. Feel Yourself. 💗 Watch our campaign video Note: This campaign includes images of real bodies, shown respectfully to promote breast health awareness and body co...
Mez_BCNA
8 months ago
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📣 BreastScreen progress has flatlined. BCNA’s response to AIHW data.
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is calling on the Federal Government to immediately action recommended reforms to the national BreastScreen program. The newly released BreastScreen Austral...
Christina_BCNA
9 months ago
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🎇Welcome to Breast Cancer Awareness Month!🎇
Today marks the start of Breast Cancer Awareness Month. We know that for many in our network, this time can carry a range of emotions. This October, we’ve listened to our community — to the stories...
Christina_BCNA
9 months ago
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🙌 Welcome to the breast cancer awareness Group!
We’re excited to open this new publicly accessible space where awareness, education, and community come together. Whether you're here to learn, share your story, support others, or stay informed — yo...
BCNA_Mod
9 months ago
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