Friday update 2 August 2019
Hello everyone,
Welcome to our Friday update. We have had some amazing feedback from our members regarding
the Adelaide Survivorship Conference.
Thank you to all who traveled to attend the conference. It sounds like
it was a great event with 500 participants!
There
were two sessions run concurrently, one session for people diagnosed with early
breast cancer and a separate session for people living with metastatic breast
cancer. The early breast cancer session included
discussion about the future of breast cancer treatments, exercise, lymphoedema,
emotional well being, and behaviour change. Our wonderful Ambassador, Olympian
and breast cancer survivor Raelene Boyle also shared her personal breast cancer
story which as always was a hit with the audience! The metastatic breast cancer sessions
included discussion about the future of metastatic breast cancer treatments,
exercise, emotional well being, behaviour change, a guided meditation and a
facilitated discussion called 'You look
so well, when does your treatment finish?'.
Saturday's conference program finished with a twilight Pink Lady Tribute
Field Ceremony and social drinks and canapes.
@Raele, that you for your amazing
photos in the discussion thread online and feedback from the Whyalla Pink
Spirits members!
Twilight Tribute Field of Women
Community highlights
1.
How
to curb the fear Thread commenced by @Cook65 who despite coping quite well
while undergoing treatment, now describes experiencing severe anxiety and
depression since developing pain in her ‘good’ breast. Has been to her GP and now referred to her
breast surgeon. Currently struggling with the ‘What if!!!!’and unsure how to
curb her fear. Great support from our online community members and wishing you
all the best @Cook65.
2.
Chemotherapy
and Working Thread commenced by @KyzaD69
who works as a primary school teacher and is needing to make decisions
regarding work and what it might look like for the rest of 2019 while
undergoing chemotherapy. Great support
from our online community encouraging @KyzaD69 to do what is right for her. All
the best with your upcoming treatment.
3.
Surprise
birthday Great post by @Blossom1961 who
was pleasantly surprised on her birthday!
Community
news
Allergan issues a
world-wide recall of textured breast implants
July
25 2019
Breast
Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is advising our members that last week Allergan
issued a worldwide recall for its textured tissue expanders and breast
implants.
This
means that these expanders and implants will no longer be able to be used in
breast reconstruction, or breast augmentation, surgery anywhere in the
world. The risk of breast implant-associated lymphoma is rare. Health
experts are not recommending removal of breast implants where there are no
problems with the implant.
Click here for more information about breast implants
and what you should do if you have any concerns. The link includes a video where CEO Kirsten
Pilatti talks with Associate Professor Sanjay Warrier, President of
BreastSurgANZ, to discuss textured implants and the recall.
Carman’s Women’s Fun Run
1 December 2019 Catani Gardens St. Kilda
Help us
paint Catani Gardens pink this December in support of all Australians affected
by breast cancer.
Bring your
mum, sister, aunty, girlfriends and daughters to join in the fun at the
Carman’s Women’s Fun Run. Each year we are blown away by the sea of pink we see
lining the streets of St Kilda, all in support of Breast Cancer Network
Australia (BCNA).
This year
is no exception, we want to make it the biggest one yet! Bring all of the
special ladies in your life together on one day for one cause and do something
amazing with your Sunday morning.
Keep
Sunday 1 December 2019 free because we would love to see you down at Catani
Gardens, walking, running or just having fun in the event village! Register here
This week’s reflective
quote
When you can’t control what’s happening, challenge
yourself to control the way you respond to what’s happening. That’s where your power is.
The Hedge Witch
Hoping you have a
relaxing weekend, spending time with loved ones
Regards Giovanna
and the moderation team
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