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Making Metastatic Breast Cancer Count - Parliamentary Friends of Women's Health panel discussion
BCNA
and the Parliamentary Friends of Women's Health
are holding a panel discussion – Making Metastatic Breast Cancer Count – at
Parliament House, Canberra, 8-9am Thursday 3 August. It’s part of our
advocacy calling for people living with metastatic breast cancer in Australia
to be consistently counted on our cancer…
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Friday Update - 22nd September 2023
Hello everyone, It feels like the month of September is flying by us all. You may have noticed a few technical related correspondences from BCNA recently and I would like to share upcoming changes to the BCNA website in this update. You will also read about recent news items, upcoming forums and content you may have…
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IMPORTANT: BCNA's Online Network is getting a security upgrade 13th September 2023
Hello members, We recently notified you that we
are undertaking a security upgrade for the Online Network. In line with modern online security behaviour, we're asking you to change your
Online Network password to help keep us all safe. Just like it's good
practice to update your passwords in other areas of your online life…
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Mission Beach Information Forum - Tuesday 24 October
Hi everyone, We are holding an Information Forum in Mission Beach on Tuesday 24 October, 9.00am - 3.00pm. This will be our last in-person Information Forum for 2023. During the event, you will hear from - * Those with a lived experience of breast cancer * Medical Oncologist, Dr Michelle White * Clinical Psychologist, Chloe…
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2023 Breast Cancer Statistics in Australia
Hello Online Network members. As we head into Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, statistics from the Australia Institute of Health and Welfare (2023) Cancer data in Australia is now available on the BCNA website as an infographic: https://www.bcna.org.au/media/9216/bcna_stats_infographic_sept13_2023.pdf Please reach…
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Season 2: Podcast Series "What You Don’t Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman"
Charlotte is back with an 'unlimited' season! Season 2 of our popular Upfront About Breast Cancer podcast What You Don’t Know
Until You Do with Clinical Psychologist Dr Charlotte Tottman is available now (You have direct access via the bottom of the Online Network homepage) With over 58,000 listens, Season 1 proved to be a…
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Welcome New Members - 14th September 2023
Welcome to our new members to join the Online Network recently: @Daria @M_Cooper @LouLou_67 @Mirium17au @Cheri @Lizzee_O @73Nard @Readybluedragon @emmajuliet @CAS_33 @roxywaffle @Somsaysam @CISFJ @bigfoot @rachel_bayleaf You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA's) Online Network. This is a forum…
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When is your birthday?
Hello everyone, Following on from the amazing birthday list that was started by @socoda, thank you very much! Im calling out to all our members to let us know your birthday. We love an online celebration and on the day you will receive a virtual birthday cake that we can all share! No need to include the year you were born…
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Coffs Harbour Information Forum livestream on 7 September
Hi everyone, We are holding an Information Forum in Coffs Harbour on 7 September, 9.30am - 3.00pm. During the event, you will hear from - * Those with a lived experience of breast cancer * Medical Oncologist, Dr Michelle White * Oncology Social Worker, Dr Carrie Lethborg * Australasian Lymphology Certified Nurse, Lee…
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Friday Update - 1st September 2023
Welcome to spring everyone! It feels like Field of Women has flown by us, however I would love to provide a recap on the wonderful day that it was. We also have Policy & Advocacy news in relation to a new drug recommended on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS); Additionally, we have information on the 60-day…
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New Group - Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)
Hello members, If you have been diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC) or supporting someone with this breast cancer type, you may have asked whether we have a private group available for people. Currently we do not have a dedicated group, however there appears to be growing demand for this and we want to…
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Welcome New Members - 3rd August 2023
Welcome to all of our new members to join the Online Network recently: @daikym @Sister1991 @Amgorda @KimM @yutingt @Tarma @lizredpeng @Elise_Rim @GinGin @LouiseB63 @HowdyPartner @Auzzie_Rach @Leach @KtmKtm @Cococat68 @Kerry_O @PrisMay1 @TJ_77 @PLP You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia's (BCNA's) Online…
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recently diagnosed with existing disability
Hi. Nearly 46 year old, no family history right side mass or masses (just under 5 cm). In a lymph node. possible issue left side. I also have cerebral palsy. I use an electric wheelchair. rely very heavily on my right arm for my independence. I work full time and live alone. Worried about the medical hoopla and the…
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Treatment for post chemo soft nails
I wanted to share my discovery on great nail treatment For over 6 years I had terrible nails that were soft, easily broken or torn and would never grow even near my fingertips, this only occurred after having chemotherapy For the previous 6 years I had used a variety of nail hardeners as well as taking “Hair, Nail and…
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Hot flushes after treatment?
Look into the Menopause Symptoms After Cancer Clinic or MSACC. They were able to supply me with a drug that halved my hot flushes. I feel so much better. It is suitable for hormone + or - cancer. The one I am on was originally developed for anxiety/ depression but they found it worked for many people in reducing hot…
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Cold cap during chemo
Has anyone tried it, did it work to reduce hair loss?
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Waiting to find a surgeon
I am newly diagnosed (14/9) and very anxious. I spent all day yesterday trying to book into a surgeon (the two referrals my dr gave me, one had a recorded msg saying reception back on Monday so dont even know if the dr is in town) and the other referral turned out to be for a dr who retired a year ago! I rang around to all…
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Lobular breast cancer just diagnosed
Hello everyone, I'm new to this , I've only found out about my diagnosis one week ago and been going through a lot of testing over the week. I'm waiting on results of MRI on breasts,I had yesterday but wont find out anything till Monday afternoon. Also on Monday early morning I will have a pelvis CT scan to look at my…
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Happy birthday to @earthwalkerlisha
Happy birthday to you @EarthWalkerLisha
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Happy birthday dear @Piccme
Wishing you a very happy birthday @Piccme
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Happy birthday to you dear @HillTop_Dreamer
Wishing you a very happy birthday @HillTop_Dreamer I hope that you have a lovely day
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Happy birthday for today to @Janec
Wishing you a very happy birthday @Janec have a wonderful day
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Totally confused after seeking second opinion
Hi my dear virtual friends, I have Hormones positives and Her2 negative. Grade 3 and Stage 3(Tumor size 35 mm). Surgeon A: Treatment plan Option 1: 6 months chemo ( neoadjjuvant), if tumor size shrinks > lumpectomy. If it doesn’t shrink > mastectomy > radiotherapy (will have to take Tamoxifen/AI) option 2: mastectomy >…
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Friday Funnies
So in an effort to begin the weekend with a smile I thought I'd post a picture of something I saw in an antique shop recently. Never mind about all the rest, when is THIS going to be listed on the PBS?! And on the reverse:
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Happy birthday to you @kash
Wishing you the happiest of birthdays
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Help for peeling and splitting finger nails
Hi all, I have been on letrozole for the past 6 years and my finger nails have steadily worsened and now are severely ridged, split and peeling. Even when extremely short. Based in Adelaide I am very keen for any suggestions on what to do and where to go for my unsightly finger nails. There are mixed messages regarding…
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Recon with expanders wk 7
Hi warriors just wanted to ask if anyone had pains post 6 wk mark with expanders? I’m at wk 7 now and fully expanded and for the past 4-5 days have been experiencing dull but almost constant pain under my R boob (foob) not sure if I’ve been over doing it with my stretches or lifting heavy stuff and maybe pulled something.…
