Our final lunch for 2018 is based around the topic of "Well-being after breast cancer surgery" and we have some fabulous guest speakers including: Kate from Lymphatic Solutions - she is passionate about recovery after breast cancer Merryn from Soul Safaris - focusing on mindfulness and meditation to help emotional recovery…
I don't know what it's like in the rest of the country but here in Melbourne the sun is shining and it feels like spring. A perfect day for a daffodil. Plus we've got a new Prime Minister... Have a good weekend!
I had to share with you the wonderful handmade gift I received from a very clever friend today. It really lifted my spirits and as I wait for a ‘verdict’ on chemo therapy, it’s exactly what I needed. Thank goodness for creative, caring friends xx
I'm in the process of rebuilding my life after BC. My internal and external life. The oncologist says the physical recovery from chemo will take about a year. I'm at the three month mark from the bilateral mastectomy and DIEP reconstruction and feel more or less physically recovered though my belly is still quite tight.…
SO excited ladies! My end of chemo crown henna is happening right now! The gorgeous Mahima is doing a fabulous job. Squee!
I just want to say to everyone that I've been absolutely blown away this last week with the quality and quantity of beautiful, hearfelt, compassionate, wise and clever advice and comfort that's been given on this website. We've had quite a number of newbies join, and some regular members having a tough time. You are all…
Hello everyone, I had the opportunity to go in a hot air balloon on Saturday morning and to see the sunrise over Melbourne city. How amazing is this photo. My husband took this pic as I was just enjoying the view and peace and quiet! It was really quiet up there (apart from the firing up of the balloon from time to time!).…
T My name is Karen Cowley and I have been living with Advanced Breast Cancer for 12 years. I am also a very proud BCNA Consumer Representative. On Thursday 5th April, 2018 I was privileged to be invited to a very auspicious occasion at Victorian Government House hosted by The Honourable Linda Dessau AC to mark the 20th…
My diagnosis, from a routine mammogram rather than finding a lump, has caused several of my friends in their 40s & 50s to have a mammogram themselves . Has this happened to anyone else? My best friend, the one to whom I tell all the things, and my partner in my India endeavours, got a call back 10 days ago. 10 days of…
I just bought my ticket. Anyone else thinking of going? Dare we meet IRL?!
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…