Community News
Election commitments fall sort to fix lack of access to public diagnostic mammography in Tasmania
BCNA has been long been advocating for improvements in access to public diagnostic mammography in Tasmania Read Further Details HereSTUDY: Fear of Cancer Recurrence among First Nations people with Breast Cancer
Findings from the first study on fear of recurrence among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people, Dr Kate Anderson from the University of Queensland, said many in the study worried about their cancer coming back or getting worse. “I think (better information) would have helped me a lot, because I felt like I was on my own and I was feeling this on my own” – from the study.
You can read the full study via the link Fear of Cancer Recurrence among Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Women Diagnosed with Breast Cancer
Volunteer for Pink Bun campaign
Amazing opportunity to support your local Bakers Delight to raise funds in support of BCNA! Check out the volunteer opportunities in your state and if it sounds like something you would like to be part of, please apply Volunteer for Pink Bun campaign
Check out the short video from last year's campaign: https://youtube.com/shorts/lR7cUGAu48Y?si=urg8l559M7S5p1Bk
Research (Medical Xpress)
Interesting research coming out of the UK. Scientists have discovered how breast cancer cells can "hibernate" to avoid treatment and "wake up" years later causing a relapse that is more difficult to treat.Research uncovers how to target 'sleeping' breast cancer cells and prevent relapse
BCNA Forums/Webcasts
BCNA is coming to Tasmania as part of our free national Information Forum series. We are bringing leading experts to events in Devonport on Tuesday 30 April and Hobart on Thursday 2 May to talk on a range of breast cancer topics.Our events are for anyone who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer or who is living with or after a breast cancer diagnosis, as well as supporters.
REGISTER FOR DEVONPORT HERE
REGISTER FOR HOBART HERE
Event details for Devonport and Hobart:
Date: Devonport Tuesday 30 April; Hobart Thursday 2 May
Time: 9.00am for 9.30am start – 3.00pm
Refreshments will be served on arrival from 9.00am and a light lunch will be provided.
Location:
Paranaple Convention Centre, Market Square, 137 Rooke St, Devonport
RACV Hobart Hotel, 154-156 Collins St, Hobart
RSVP: Tuesday 23 April
There will be two information sessions held each day – one for people with early breast cancer and one for people with metastatic breast cancer. Please register for the appropriate session for your diagnosis.
If you can’t attend in person, you can join us online. When registering, select ‘Information Forum – Attending Virtually’. The virtual session will be delivered via Zoom, and you will receive the access link one day before the event.
If you require any assistance, please contact events@bcna.org.au
We look forward to seeing you in person or online!
Books/Movies/TV Series/Documentaries
https://youtu.be/pKsMwDmF6gY?si=TLLixMx5EjmGdXPpHope you have a lovely weekend and if you have any feedback please feel free to comment below or send a private message.
