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How mental health affects physical health
Note from BCNA: The following is a guest post in a series we're bringing you this year. Dr Helen Donovan is a health psychologist specialising in initiating and maintaining long-term health behaviour change. Her experiences encompass:* health coaching with individuals and groups * developing, implementing and evaluating…
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Cancer Council Enrich Program
Hi lovelies, I know that previously we have had posts about the YWCA Encore program, helping those who have suffered breast cancer to exercise and be healthy using set physical exercises both on land and in an aquatic setting. Just thought that I would post for those that have not heard of the Enrich program which is run…
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Central Coast Support Lunch
Our first Central Coast Support Lunch for 2018 is coming up next month and we'd love to see you there. Tia Covi, from the CoastCanCare Wellness Program will be coming along to share the details of the 2018 FREE activity program which include Tai Chi, Art Therapy and Relaxation just to name a few. It's also a great chance…
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Central Coast Support Lunch
The Central Coast Support group enjoyed their final lunch for 2017. We look forward to many more in 2018 with a variety of guest speakers covering well being, exercise, lymphodoema treatment and cosmetic tattooing. Wishing you all a very happy and healthy Christmas xx
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Diagnosed on 1 May 2017
I am 58 and have a lifetime habit of healthy living. Therefore,when I was first diagnosed with breast cancer in 2014, like everyone else I'm sure, I couldn't believe it. It never occurred to me I would get cancer. After I competed treatment I did everything I could think of to ensure I would be healthy and cancer free.…
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Triple Negative Breast Cancer Survivor
I had Triple Negative Breast Cancer diagnosed back in November 2012. Now after all the treatment and appointments, specialists and monitoring, I am still here and so far so good. I don't regularly came onto the BCNA Website now, however I was a prominent visitor for the year of 2013, for those who recognize my photo. After…
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Inspiration-Rising above
Hi everyone, this is my very first attempt of writing a post. I have read a lot of inspiring stories from a lot of inspirational women and thought I would try to share my story. I am on that crazy Breast Cancer Journey. It started back on the 16th December 2011, just over a week till Christmas, when I got the dreaded news…
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Thankfulness
I just wanted to share my thankfulness with you and offer a word of encouragement. Last week was my 2 years "remission" mark for which I am very thankful. In that time I've had numerous surgeries, including breast reconstruction, chemo and am now on aromatase inhibitors for at least 5 years. It's certainly a road with many…
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Central Coast Support Group
The Central Coast Support group enjoyed a lovely lunch together today in the beautiful setting of the Japanese Gardens. Carol was our guest speaker from Encore, a wonderful free 8 week program specifically designed for women who have undergone treatment for breast cancer. She also shared how important it is to include some…
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Friday Update!
A big hello to everyone. Welcome to the Friday Update. This week we have 16 new members. Please welcome @majo, @sowelu, @elaineg and all our new members.Community highlights This week in the online network we have seen birthdays celebrations, achievements and special occasions. A big shout-out to @socoda who has been right…
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Friday Update!
A big hello to everyone. Welcome to the Friday Update on Thursday :) This week we have 17 new members. Please welcome @dondon73, @Ro10, @kajja and all our other new members. Community highlights Every week we have so much variety in the posts being shared on the online network. These can include questions about treatments,…
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New and improved Smiling Mind app and website
Smiling Mind is a mindfulness meditation website and app, developed by an Australian non-profit. It features guided meditations with the objective of managing stress, increasing resilience and assisting in reducing mental health risks. Smiling Mind can assist you with: * Managing stress and building resilience * Meditation…
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Friday Update!
Welcome to the Friday update! There has been a variety of topics being shared & discussed this week with a common theme being support! So thank you for being there for each other x Community Highlights We have 27 new members. Please say hello to Starrletta, divilly49, yacht and all our new members. This week we had 51…