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Exercise Physiologist
Has anyone used a Exercise Physiologist? I saw my GP yesterday and she recommend me to see one as part of a care plan to get me kick started with a exercise routine that's adapted to my needs. Apparently they can tailor a programme for you that takes into account that you are a cancer patient and the type of treatment that…
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Stepping into Wellness - Melbourne
Stepping into Wellness is a six-week gentle exercise program run by a qualified instructor who has had breast cancer. The program is easy to understand and follow and will focus on stretching, resistance training, tai chi and general health. You will not need any special clothing or equipment to attend. Sessions available…
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Friday Update
Welcome to the Friday Update! Community Highlights We have 35 new members this week. Please welcome Hvm83, SCW101, SandyR00, watto66 and all the other new members. I hope you find the information and support you’re looking for. There were 56 posts and 305 comments this week. Here are some posts you may have missed - * Am I…
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Blackmores Sydney Running Festival - a message from our CEO Christine Nolan
Dear members, While the weather is a bit bleak you might be finding it hard to get out and get active. Hopefully with Blackmores Sydney Running Festival coming up in September I might be able to change your mind and get you excited about physical activity again. Held on Sunday 18 September 2016, the event is your…
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Try Revitalise with BCNA for free
Hi all, Would you like to try our six week online program, Revitalise with BCNA? Seeing the program structure may help to consolidate some of the course content from your Cert III studies. I can reimburse the $87.00 fee.If you're interested pleas email me slausberg@bcna.org.au Sarah
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uncomfortable prosthesis /bra
Hi there lovely peeps, have wanted to post sooo many blogs but when I start just battle to put words to paper so to speak, but now am at my wits end - first off I have to admit I have always hated bras find them restrictive on a good day and have tried many, now as I have had only one boob removed there is no way of just…
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Friday update!
Hi everyone. It's time for another Friday Update. Community Highlights We have 30 new members. A warm welcome to Bubbly, Vix, Ebaar, joanne_06 and all the new members. This week we had 50 posts and 433 comments. Here are some posts you might have missed- * PETA - Piano * SCOTTS - Taxol Completed * MUM2JJ - Five Years and…
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Introduction - saying hi :)
Hi all, Have popped on here a couple of times and have finally gotten around to signing up so I can post. I was diagnosed on April Fools day 2016 with stage 3 breast cancer. I've had 2 rounds of FEC with another 2 to go and then I'm onto D for 4 rounds. Then it's a bilateral mastectomy and then radiation, so an interesting…
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Weekend Workout Blog Post Seven: Gardening
Image Source: alreadyhome.com.au Gardening has many health and therapeutic benefits and can be very enjoyable. It’s an activity that everyone can enjoy. Whether your garden is a small balcony planter, a backyard vegetable garden or a plot in a community garden, gardening is a very healthy hobby, on so many levels. Studies…
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The Ultimate Journey for a Cure
As promised, some photos (sorry, only these two will post!) from my Nepalese Trek to the Base Camp of Mt Everest. It was both harder than I could ever have imagined and more rewarding than I could ever have imagined. It was so much better than I thought it would be, the scenery, the people and everything else. I got there,…
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Ready for an inspired adventure?
Dear members, BCNA has trekked the Great Wall of China and Macchu Picchu, then cycled Southeast Asia and now we are taking on Tuscany! I would love to see some of our wonderful online network members embark on an adventure of a lifetime through the heart of Tuscany, Italy! As part of BCNA’s Tuscany Trek, you will trek over…
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Regaining fitness
I am ectsatic that I finally managed to get to the pool today. I've finished my 4 cycles of AC chemo and each cycle has been quite different. Cycle 1 sick for a week then was able to do some pool exercises and a gym session with light weights and felt good. Cycle 2 I was sick for 2 weeks then was exhausted and just kept…
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Weekend Workouts Blog Post Six: Pilates
Image Source: www.goldcoast.qld.gov.au Pilates is a physical fitness system that was developed in the early 20th century by Joseph Pilates. It involves exercises performed on the floor on mats, or on specially designed equipment in studios. Pilates uses a range of techniques to facilitate improved body awareness, strength,…
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Exercise and Cancer - double your survival!
"By age 85, every second Person will develop it. But what if I were to tell you there's a medicine that may double your chance of survival and cause your own body to attack the cancer? It's exercise. " Do yourself a favour and watch the recent ACB Catalyst story about how exercise can increase survival rates and has zero…
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My Gorgeous Daughter
Here is my daughter Claire who is walking in the Mothers Day Classic for me today. What a little gem, she has been there all the way, including shaving her head last May.