Friday Update!
This week we have 16
new members. Please welcome @anne94, @nasas1, @lee-ann, @brisbane, @kylie71 and all our new members.
Community highlights
Breast
Cancer Doesn't Discriminate - The popular understanding of breast
cancer is that it only affects older women. At BCNA, we know that breast cancer
doesn’t care if you’re young, fit, male, living with a disability or from a
culturally diverse background. Put simply, Breast Cancer Doesn’t Discriminate.
Every
day of the year, 43 Australians of different shapes, sizes, ages and
backgrounds will be diagnosed with breast cancer. Would you like to share your story? click here
Here are some of the stories shared on the online network this week -
Would you
like to get involved with Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)? It's the
enthusiasm and passion of people just like yourself, that helps us continue to support all Australia affected by breast cancer.
News & events
Treatment for breast cancer harder to access in regional areas! Head of Policy, Research and Advocacy at Breast Cancer Network Australia @Kathy_BCNA joined ABC RN Life Matters
to talk about the many different challenges faced by those in rural
areas who are diagnosed with breast cancer.
A four-year commitment from the Turnbull government will fund up to 57 nurse positions in 55 locations. Click here to read the full story.
Upcoming BCNA information forums!
Bringing research out of the lab - This
FREE information forum about cancer on Sunday 13th November at the Gold Coast Convention and Exhibition Center, is an initiative of the Clinical
Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) and is presented in partnership
with the Australia & New Zealand Breast Cancer Trials Group,
CanSpeak Queensland and Breast Cancer Network Australia.
Casting for Recovery - CfR
is a program that introduces women, recovering from BC to the gentle sport of
fly fishing. They will be hosting a free weekend retreat from 18th to 20th Nov 2016. If you have had treatment in the ACT catchment area and are looking for more information contact Nick (CfR Coordinator) on 0430450060. Here is an article from the Canberra Times.
(Image-The Canberra Times)
This November, Fernwood Fitness clubs across Australia are turning PINK and
setting out to raise an incredible 100k for BCNA! With a range of challenges
and ways to get involved, you can walk, lift, run or jump your way to better
health, all in support of Australians affected by breast cancer. Fernwood
Fitness is also offering special 14 day passes for a donation to BCNA of $20.
The
Carman’s Women’s Fun Run is not far away. Join team pink lady!
Here is a wonderful quote leading into the weekend. Thank you @Deanne for sharing it with us.
Have a lovely weekend everyone,
Ann-Marie xx