✨ Wednesday Wellness - Education Edition
💡 KNOWLEDGE IS POWER
This week’s check in is all about education – because learning is wellness for the mind. We’ve found some upcoming webinars that might spark your interest, inspire new ideas, or help you choose your next steps. Check them out and see what speaks to you!
Breast Cancer Education Series
Topic: Fertility and Early Menopause in Breast Cancer Patients
🗓️ Wednesday 17 September | 🕠 5:30–6:30pm (AEST)
Globally, approximately 500,000 women under the age of 45 are diagnosed with breast cancer each year. Most of these women are premenopausal.Join Dr Wanda Cui and Dr Felicity Martin as they discuss fertility considerations in young patients with breast cancer. 👉 Register here
Panel Q&A Session
Topic: Side Effects of Breast Cancer Treatment & What Researchers Are Doing About It
🗓️ Wednesday 24 September | 🕔 5:00–6:30pm (AEST)
Join this free online Q&A event hosted by Breast Cancer Trials - Moderated by Author and Journalist, Annabel Crabb. A panel of leading researchers, clinicians and patient advocates will discuss the latest in clinical trials and emerging treatments that aim not only to improve survival, but also enhance quality of life during and after treatment. 👉 Register here
Breast Cancer Grand Round
Topic: Making Sense of Emerging Data in First-Line HER2+ Metastatic Breast Cancer
🗓️ Monday 6 October | 🕐 1:00–2:00pm (AEST)
Dr Otto Metzger, Medical Oncologist at Dana-Farber Cancer Institute and principal investigator for the PATINA trial, will explore the latest clinical evidence shaping the treatment landscape for HER2-positive metastatic breast cancer, and how to apply this to real-world clinical practice to optimise patient outcomes. 👉 Register here
🏃 CARMEN'S FUN RUN THIS WEEKEND - SYDNEY EDITION!
After giving your mind a workout, why not give those legs a go too? In collaboration with Sole Motive and Carman’s Kitchen, we invite you to join us this weekend for the first Carmen's Fun Run in Sydney - Sunday 21 September 2025.
Walk, jog or run 5km, 10km or 21.1km and make it count by raising funds to help Australians affected by breast cancer. Secure your spot now for an unforgettable, pink-filled day at Metcalfe Park, Pyrmont. Read more and register via the link Carman’s Fun Run 2025 - Sydney
💜💚💛 Let’s take a moment to pause and remember that wellness comes in many forms — like connection, compassion, and community. Whether you're navigating your own journey or supporting someone who is, know that you’re never alone. Together we continue to build a network of strength, hope, and resilience.
Warmly,
BCNA Mods