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Join us online today (13th August) at 3.30pm for our webcast Breaking Barriers: Global Insights and Local Voices on Metastatic Breast Cancer
The webcast will feature special guest Dr Hope Rugo, globally recognised for her work as a clinical oncologist and breast cancer researcher.
Hear from our speakers about the international landscape of metastatic breast cancer and the current emerging treatments across the world.
Community News
Providing the consumer voice in breast cancer research
BCNA’s trained Consumer Representatives (CRs) play an important role in ensuring the consumer voice is included in breast cancer research.This year BCNA CRs provided the consumer voice in three of 19 National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) funded research projects.
Breast cancer researchers have again asked our CRs to provide the consumer voice in their applications for the next round of NBCF grants to be announced in 2025.
If you have a lived experience of breast cancer and would like to take part in studies and projects that aim to improve outcomes for others diagnosed, we invite you to join Review and Survey Group via link https://www.bcna.org.au/join-the-review-survey-group/
Berlei 20-year long partnership
This year, Berlei and Breast Cancer Network Australia are celebrating our 20th year of partnership, driven by compassion, care and community. BCNA has helped countless Australians touched by the effects of breast cancer. Here’s to a bright future together. From developing the My Care Kits and Post-Surgery Bra to the Pink Bra Initiative, we’re so proud to have journeyed together over the last two decades. The My Care Kit is available free of charge to women in Australia who undergo surgery for breast cancer. The kit is generally ordered by your health professional, however please feel free to call BCNA's Helpline BCNA’s Helpline 1800 500 258.
Immunisation Awareness Month
While August signals the last month of winter and we start looking forward to warmer weather, Immunisation Awareness Month reminds us that we still need to play our part in keeping safe.
COVID-19 still poses a considerable risk to those who are immunocompromised, which includes those receiving active treatment for cancer.
Speak to your doctor about whether you are due for a booster COVID-19 vaccination and consider wearing a high-quality and well-fitted mask to protect yourself and others.
If you are receiving treatment for breast cancer, it's important to make a plan with your treating team should you test positive for COVID-19. This could include receiving antivirals if you are eligible, to help you recover.
Everyone has a part to play in keeping those who are vulnerable safe, and in ensuring our health systems can continue to deliver care to those who need it.
Breast Cancer Now - Spotlights the Things people with Cancer Leave Unsaid
Breast Cancer Now (UK research and support charity) has launched a very powerful campaign that highlights the things that people with breast cancer often don't speak about. Check out the campaign via the Link (Breast Cancer Now)
https://youtu.be/ifLxM0vi8l0Overwhelming response from volunteers for breast research project (Sunshine Coast News)
More than 12,000 local women have been recruited by BreastScreen Queensland Sunshine Coast to participate in a world-first study. Read the full article HEREBooks/Movies/TV Series/Documentaries
Have you subscribed to BCNA’s The Beacon e-magazine? The Beacon is our free twice-yearly publication for people with breast cancer, and their families and friends. You can subscribe here
Thank you for catching up with our latest update. We hope you found the news insightful and engaging. Stay tuned for more news and updates in our next edition.The Mod Team - @Pat_BCNA @Mez_BCNA @Daina-BCNA @Kate_BCNA @Denise_BCNA @Risha_BCNA
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