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Advocacy for MBC is vital
I am a 59 year old male breast cancer survivor who was originally diagnosed in 2010 and underwent mastectomy, chemotherapy, and radiation. In 2014 I was subsequently diagnosed with secondary breast cancer with lung and bone mets. Feeling really well and passionate about continuing to build our MBC profile and voice within…
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Woman walked 1,000 miles topless for breast cancer awareness
Have you heard about Paulette Leaphart? Paulette is an American woman who walked 1,000 miles topless to raise awareness of breast cancer and fight social norms about breasts and women's bodies. She told ESPN W: "I'm still beautiful. I still turn heads even though I don't have breasts. It doesn't make me less of a woman.…
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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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I am not cancer. I am me.
Gardener, artist, writer, musician, athlete, daughter, sister, aunty, wife, mum, grandmother... In our first major appeal of 2016, we’re not just asking people to give to BCNA. We’re inviting women and men affected by breast cancer to create their own supporter pages and share their stories. We know you are more than…
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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.
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Delta Goodrem inspirational
Delta didn't quite have breast cancer but she has had a nasty one around her throat which she survived. I just love her new song Dear Life especially when she sings I'm a survivor. Very inspirational. You tube link- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9wPnGY5PlZY Deltas story link - http://home.earthlink.net/~deepdelta/aww.htm
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This weeks inspiration
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Reflections
Hi all I have not posted for a while but I have been reading many posts and commenting occasionally. Just over two years since my original diagnosis and so much has changed. I have changed, physically and emotionally and although looking back it has gone quickly it seems like it has been such a long road. Having said that…
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A Pressie from a friend to share with you
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Mantra share
What healing motto, mantra, sayings, or even just comforting words, have actually helped carry yourself through ordeals? If you don't mind sharing, I'd like to collect a few to illustrate for the project, and also just have a few that might uplift me or calm me when the dookie has finished with the hitting of the fan and…
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Happy Easter
Good morning everyone I just wanted to wish you all a lovely Easter doing what makes you happy with the people that you love. For those of you who are not feeling so fantastic today, we are here, tomorrow is another day and life will soon be good again. Karen xox
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a little ditty
A friend and I worked on this little ditty. With Chemo, while resting in a comfy chair The wig replacing the falling hair I've had enough of this aggravation Rounds of chemo, then radiation The medicine chest is full to the top But if it comes in a capsule a pill or a drop I've got it covered for all situations From…
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This weeks inspiration