Friday Update 17 July 2020
Hello everyone,
Welcome to our Friday update. A very warm welcome to all of our new members
who have joined the community in the last few weeks. Don’t forget to have a look at the Community
Info tab for further information.
Here are some very popular discussion threads that you may like to visit
while online.
If
you could be anywhere else now where would that be?
Community news
1. Cost
of private radiotherapy Thread commenced by @Louise64 who would like to find out the cost of radiotherapy treatment in a private radiotherapy
centre. Hope all is going well and all the best with your upcoming treatment.
2. Triple
Neg..Good News Thread commenced by @2MC, congratulations so great to
hear you had a complete pathological response to your chemotherapy! Look after yourself and all the best with
your chemotherapy.
3. Friday
Funnies This I can relate to this especially 'I wonder why I came into this room'!
Community updates
Covid Update
BCNA is continuing to work with
governments and the cancer community to provide up-to-date, tailored
information and support regarding the COVID-19 pandemic via our My Journey online tool. To read our latest Covid update click here.
Breast Cancer Care WA Programs Update
Breast Cancer Care WA offers a
range of support groups for women living with breast cancer. They are a safe
environment to share confidential conversations with other women navigating
their way through breast cancer. All groups meet monthly and are facilitated in
the community by a counsellor. They have
the following group programs available.
- Early breast cancer groups
- Young women’s early breast cancer group
- Metastatic support groups
- Young women’s metastatic support group
- Partners support group
To register or for more information, call or email the Support Services Coordinator
E: triage@breastcancer.org.au | P: (08) 9324 3703
Cancer
Council Queensland Mindfulness Program
Living Mindfully 8 week program via teleconference
This 8-week group program is for people who would like to
learn new skills for managing difficult cancer related emotions. This intensive
program integrates cognitive-behavioural therapy with an eastern meditation
approach to increase awareness and acceptance of difficult thoughts and
feelings.
Program dates: 21 August - 9 October 2020
Program time: 11 am – 1 pm
Venue: via telephone
Region: State-wide QLD
For more information and to register click
here
Fundraising Update
BCNA’s Pink Link fundraisers are the greatest
We recently launched
our Pink Link newsletter that celebrates the thousands of Australians who
support BCNA and our network through fundraising. From a 400 km bike ride across
South Australia to the most unusual home hair colour you’ve ever seen, all these
heroes have one thing in common - they want to make a difference for women and
men affected by breast cancer. And with 85% of BCNA’s income coming from
fundraising, our services depend on it. Have
a read and be inspired.
Reflective
quote
“Love and compassion
are necessities, not luxuries. Without them, humanity cannot survive.”
― Dalai Lama
Take care everyone and stay safe
The mod team
Giovanna, Riki, Laura, Michelle & Pat
Comments
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Thank you to everyone for their kindness and assistance since my diagnosis. I’m 12 days post/op and see my radiology oncologist Thursday. The fact sheets and friendly advice have armed with me with information and individual experiences to move forward into radiotherapy and hormone therapy.Sending best wishes to everyone supporting me. 💗💗💗💗4
