Hello everyone, Cancer Australia has compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) based on input from cancer clinicians and people affected by cancer, including via a roundtable meeting of key cancer control stakeholders, consultation with consumer representatives and organisations, and queries and concerns raised…
Hi everyone just wondering what everyone is doing about get the COVID 19 jab? I’m booked in for my first dose but having second thoughts with the blood clotting that’s happening, I am over 60 so I’m ok to get it but unsure.
I just had the Astra Zeneca jab and the dr told me it wouldn’t work as well for me because I’m on immunotherapy (Herceptin Perjeta). I was surprised by this but went ahead anyway. Has anyone else on this been told that? Or that you had to get it at a certain time in the 3 weekly cycle?
Hi everyone, The vaccine is here so I guess it’ll be on our agenda. Came across this article from the Mayo Clinic Breast Clinic in Florida regarding swollen lymph nodes from the vaccine and to continue with mammogram screenings. https://newsnetwork.mayoclinic.org/discussion/screening-mammograms-and-covid-19-vaccine/
Hi all! just wondering if anyone has had discussion with their treatment team yet about covid vaccines? I vaguely remember an article somewhere ages ago (can’t remember where though) about the fact cancer patients on certain drugs may not be able to have it. I’ve got metastatic BC and am on kisqali and AIs in case that…
COVID-19 has made most direct human interaction a ʻriskʻ. I am wondering though if there is a group in Sydney where face to face catch-ups happen - maybe will? I would very much like to learn more please :-)
https://thenewdaily.com.au/life/wellbeing/2020/12/19/cancer-patients-covid-nasal-spray/
In the last seven days: - I had a Covid19 test - negative - I finally got the guts up to raise body image and sex with a doctor during a telehealth consult with a doctor at a menopause after cancer clinic. Not a single doctor has ever raised this subect with me. - I had a check up with my breast surgeon. Back again in six…
Ladies who have come to Australia from the USA will perhaps be a little sad as Thanksgiving Day arrives and possibly some have been unable to see family due to COVID. To you all, you are in our thoughts on this special day of celebration.
Hi, Last February in Townsville I was diagnosed with breast cancer. It was not in the nodes, but had spread from the ducts. Because of COVid19 I had three lots of surgery in March. The first was a lumpectomy, then the surgeon realised there was still some remaining in the breast so she went in a week later, removed the…
Being in the COVID capital of Victoria it has been difficult to find many positives for some months. These masks - blah - but today I found myself appreciating mine. ''What ?'' You may be asking. Well, Ballarat has snow - real snow which lays on the ground and banks up. The temperature dropped to zero but it felt like…
Proudly supporting Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA). The SWIISH WALK4BCNA will see registrants participate in a 4km walk around Metcalfe Park, Sydney followed by a family friendly festival. The festival will include food vendors, health and fitness retailers, SWIISH and BCNA merchandise, children’s activities, yoga,…
More info about the Information Forum including speakers, location and to register can be found here. If you are unable to attend in person, you can still join us virtually. When registering, select ‘Information Forum – Attending Virtually’. The virtual session will be delivered via Zoom, and you will receive the access…
Come along for the Public Lymphoedema Information Day on Saturday, 4 November 2023. Register via the link https://www.lymphaustralia.org.au/_events.registration/step1/eventid/19893
Carman's Fun Run is back in 2024! Carman’s Fun Run will be held on Sunday 18 February 2024. Held at the picturesque Elsternwick Park, Brighton (located at the doorstep of the popular Elwood shops). Runners, walkers and joggers of all abilities can lace up, run your best and have fun doing it. Half-marathon, 10K or 5K…