Hello everyone,
Welcome to our Friday update. Great news here in Victoria with the easing of stage 4 restrictions and the number of new Covid-19 cases remaining low. Definitely feeling more optimistic with our new normal going forward. A very warm welcome to all of our new members who have joined our online community this month, we hope you are settling in and finding your way around.
Community News
Each week we have so many great posts, here are some that you may have missed…
2. Our gardens
3. Friday Funnies Great post by ChezaH
Community Updates
The Australian Government is providing 10 additional Medicare-subsidised psychological therapy sessions for Australians affected by the second wave of the COVID-19 pandemic.
People will have to have a Mental Health Treatment Plan and a review with their GP to access the additional sessions. This will allow them to continue to receive mental health care from their psychologist, psychiatrist, GP or other eligible allied health worker.
Click here for more information
Two new breast cancer services announced in Western Australia
Ø Permanent BreastScreen WA clinic to open in Albany
Ø New screening and assessment centre for Perth's northern suburbs
Ø Better access to early detection and care for thousands of women
Health Minister Roger Cook announced on 7 October 2020, two new breast cancer clinics to help thousands of women in Western Australia. There will be a new permanent BreastScreen WA Clinic in Albany as well as a new Breast Screening and Assessment Centre in the northern suburbs of Perth. Read more details in the media statement. Both services are anticipated to open next year.
How to talk to children about cancer
This webcast was held on Wednesday 21 October 2020 and can now be viewed on demand.
Being diagnosed with breast cancer changes your whole world, and your family’s too. BCNA and Canteen recognise that a question often asked by parents is “how do I tell my children I have cancer?”. Being able to communicate openly and honestly is vital when it comes to you and your family adjusting to this new world. Click here to view webcast
Cancer Council Queensland Webinars
Clinical Trial - Neo N
Neo-N is an International clinical trial which will enrol up to 108 patients. It is open to both women and men diagnosed with unilateral triple negative early breast cancer. The Neo-N clinical trial will investigate if using an immunotherapy drug alone prior to the combination of immunotherapy and standard chemotherapy is safe and effective in treating breast cancer before surgery.
Click here for more information.
Fundraising update
A huge thank you to everyone who purchased a Pink Fun Bun from Bakers Delight during our Pink Bun campaign. With 100% of the sale from all Fun Buns coming to BCNA, every single purchase has made a huge difference to those affected by breast cancer. Thank you as well to our founding partner, Bakers Delight, for supporting us with this campaign for the last 20 years!
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Enjoy the weekend everyone
The mod team,
Giovanna, Laura, Riki, Michelle & Pat
