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Men’s Breast Cancer Awareness Day 20th Oct 2021
Hi all, Today BCNA is shining a light on men living with breast cancer in Australia to help raise awareness. It is often surprising for many to learn that men develop breast cancer and while it is rare (less than 1% of all cancers in men), there is still projected to be approximately 150 men who will be affected by breast…
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Welcome New Members
A very warm welcome to our newest members this past week: @Zepstar @Kirsty48 @shelleyp @Ameraust @Lisa_Shine_1 @DianeD @Sonya_pq @lynnie21 @MegsMarie333 @LeSue @SuzanneMac @6078 You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia’s (BCNA’s) Online Network. This is a forum where you are not alone and can engage with…
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Men's experience with breast cancer - BCNA interviews
Hi everyone, BCNA are looking for a male who has breast cancer to do a phone interview in the next couple of days for national media outlets. The interview and an accompanying photo will be distributed through the media next week. National male breast cancer awareness day is on Wednesday 20 October and we are very keen to…
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Welcome New Members
A very warm welcome to our newest members this past week: @LeSue @GE57 @Shero @Violeteyes @linners @enmag @meganm84 @Shamrock10 @lornac @4Coco @Bree @bingoes You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia’s (BCNA’s) Online Network. This is a forum where you are not alone and can engage with generous members who…
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Friday update 8 October 2021
Friday update 8 October 2021 Hello members, BCNA’s theme for Breast Cancer Awareness Month is Connect. Support. Empower. Therefore, I am particularly pleased to connect with you all in this Friday update. There is alot happening during the month of October and BCNA will have a number of stories and campaign initiatives to…
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Friday update 24 September 2021
Friday update 24 September 2021 Hello members, Well, we have had an interesting week here in Victoria with an earthquake that was felt across the State and by some of our neighbours in New South Wales, Canberra, Adelaide and Launceston – Did you feel it? It is also a public holiday here today in Victoria therefore the BCNA…
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Friday update 10 September 2021
Friday update 10 September 2021 Hello members, Welcome to the revival of the Friday community update. My name is Mez and I am part of the Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) Member Support Team/Helpline. I have had the pleasure of connecting with some of you in the past four weeks and want to thankyou for your feedback,…
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Maryann (Mez) - Member Support Team's newest recruit
Hello online network community, I thought it was time to officially introduce myself to Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) online members. As the title mentions, I am part of the Member Support Team (Helpline) and will also oversee the online network. You are welcome to view my (short) introduction video via the…
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OMG!
Anyone else just seen Greg Hunt announce $6.6 million for BCNA?! AND finally the news of funding mammograms from 40 - 74?!!!! I literally got GOOSEBUMPS. Bloody brilliant.
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Mother's Day
Best wishes to all! For some of us it's a time of reflection For others today is your day where you are front and centre in thought and hopefully presence with family Have a lovely day!
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Thanks to BCNA for last nights webinar
Really useful, insightful. Totally amazing to be in a breakout room with so many others and see bright shining faces. No way to properly address every question but a feeling of community and connection. Great speakers, terrific videos (can these be made available to share? - especially the one on 2020). Thank goodness for…
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BCNA and helpline closed and will reopen 9 am Monday 7 January 2019
Hello eveyone, Breast Cancer Network Australia has now closed for the Christmas break and will resume for business as usual on Monday 7 January 2019 As you know the helpline is also closed and will reopen at 9 am on Monday 7 January. Today is my last evening moderating before some annual leave. The online network will be…