Fortnightly Update 28 March 2020
Hello everyone,
Welcome to our fortnightly update and a warm welcome to all
of our new members who have joined us over the last two weeks. I hope that you are settling into the
online community and are finding your way around.
As many of your know BCNA have kept the helpline open over
the last two weekends to support our members across Australia. In these uncertain times with the outbreak of
COVID-19 we have had many incoming calls from member’s concerned about the
corconavirus and how it may impact them and their immune system. This includes
those having active treatment and those who have completed treatment.
If you are unsure of
your risk and have any questions or concerns please call us on our Helpline
1800 500 258 to speak with one of our cancer nurses. Our helpline is currently open Monday to
Sunday from 9 am to 5 pm.
In light of the need to social distance BCNA have been able to
establish and implement working from home measures for our team which has not interrupted
our service. Our team is working remotely and will continue to provide you and
all our members the very latest information and support.
Our online community provides a safe and supportive
environment for members to connect with others for peer support. As you would already know, In light of
COVID-19 face to face breast cancer support groups are currently ceased. If you know of anyone who needs support
please encourage them to join our online community or to call our helpline for
information and or support.
Community Highlights
Each week we have lots of different discussions take place
in the online network. Here are some
conversations that you may have missed during the last fortnight.
1. Trying
to cope day by day Thread commenced by @LoisLois who is riding the
emotional roller-coaster, great responses by all and this one liner by
@shellshocked2018 ‘what you are feeling is normal.’ I do hope you are travelling well @LoisLois
take care of you.
2. I broke up with my
Oncologist Great thread commenced by @Mira and congratulations!
3. Friday
Funnies Great way to share some very funny stories & cartoons, keep them coming!
Community News
My Journey Online Tool
Information is changing frequently ,BCNA have been working hard to keep our community updated with reputable and relevant tailored information regarding COVID-19. If you have signed up for the My Journey online tool you will see that we have developed new articles , provided helpful resources and provided information to frequently asked questions. Please see links below
Coronavirus (COVID-19) information https://www.myjourney.org.au/article/3154
Frequently asked questions about Coronavirus (COVID-19 https://www.myjourney.org.au/article/3158
Coronavirus (COVID-19) managing fear and distress https://www.myjourney.org.au/article/3171
PODCAST
BCNA recently produced the following podcast that you can listen to regarding Coronavirus and Breast Cancer. This podcast will be updated to reflect the changing information regarding COVID-19.
Oiyesolate!
Really love this recent Facebook post, not sure who it’s from but it rings so true!
Getting outdoors not cancelled
Music not cancelled
Family not cancelled
Singing not cancelled
Laughing not cancelled
Hope not cancelled
Lets embrace what we have.
Did you know that Melbourne Zoo are live streaming?
We're live streaming our zoo so you can enjoy #AnimalsAtHome.
https://www.zoo.org.au/animal-house
This week’s reflective quote
‘Be kind whenever possible. It is always possible.’
Dalai Lama
Take care everyone and stay safe
the mod team Giovanna, Rosie, Riki, Michelle, Laura, Carissa & Pat
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