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Friday Update 20th December 2024 (BCNA Christmas Closure Details)
Hello members! As we find ourselves in the last month of the year, we reflect on the activities BCNA have undertaken in 2024 (Highlights shared in the update), while acknowledging the work still ahead. This December, we are filled with gratitude for the strength, resilience, and hope that defines the breast cancer…
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Non-alcoholic drinks that are not gross? 😄
Hi folks - Thought it might be good to revive this topic pre-festive season. 🎄 🤶 Anyone have recommendations for non-alcoholic beers and wines? I've only tried non-alcoholic beers, as they seem to better mimic real beer. I quite like Heaps Normal - Peroni Nastro Azzurro is OK, and not a fan of Carlton Zero, Heineken Zero…
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Friday Update 19th November 2021
Friday update 19th November 2021 Hello members, I Hope this update finds you well. Summer season is apparently arriving in a few weeks, although recent snow on the mountain tops in my local area tells a conflicting story. The Christmas season is also coming upon us as decorations and merchandise surround us; I will share…
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Helpful Christmas gift ideas that support BCNA
Hello members,I just wanted to share BCNA's new Christmas e-catalogue. Your loved ones will enjoy a gift from our BCNA catalogue and your purchase will also help support all Australians affected by breast cancer. From beautiful baubles for your tree to Christmas cards and wrapping, enjoy browsing the vast array of…
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This Christmas I will be.......
Hi everyone, This time last year I asked you all to post some Xmas tips and we put some of these tips in an article and sent it to women newly diagnosed with a link to the online conversation https://external2.createsend.com/campaigns/reports/viewCampaign.aspx?d=d&c=96F7DB74A54F2F70&ID=87D90CE98EBF5B33&temp=False&tx=0 We…
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Support over Christmas & New Year 2020
Hello everyone, This year BCNA will close at 5 pm on Wednesday 23 December and will reopen on Wednesday 6 January 2021. The online network will be moderated at reduced hours by the BCNA team during this time. We understand that Christmas can be a particularly tough time. The online network has proven to be a fabulous place…
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Support during Christmas and New Year
Hello everyone, This year, BCNA will remain open over Christmas and New Year with skeleton staff to cover our helpline. The online network will be moderated as per weekend moderation hours i.e. a couple of hours per day (morning and evening). During this time some of the moderation team will be taking a break from…
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Christmas on the blog
Dear all , It’s coming up to the festive season once again. All of us , including the medical community , tend to spend time enjoying ourselves with our families and friends.However there are those newly diagnosed or worried about their diagnosis that need our support over Christmas online as medical support unless an…
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Coping with a cancer diagnosis at Christmas, some helpful tips...
Hello everyone, Its not long now until Christmas and the summer holiday season. As we all know, cancer doesn't take a break at Christmas time. We have recently had quite a few new members join the online network as a result of a new breast cancer diagnosis. They will be having investigations and or treatment over Christmas…