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Friday Update - 17th November 2023
A very warm welcome to all
our new members who have joined us in November so far and to our existing
members who continue to provide support to others navigating their breast
cancer diagnosis or who are seeking support for family/friends. A reminder for our newbies: please check
out Episode 1 (Season 1) of Charlotte…
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Launch of the Australian Cancer Plan
Hello Online Network members, We heard from our BCNA staff members attending the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) Annual Scientific Meeting, that the 'Australian Cancer Plan' has been launched today. To learn more about the new Australian Cancer Plan, which aims to improve prevention, screening, treatment and…
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Friday Update 12th October 2023
Greetings everyone, Welcome to the Thursday 'Friday Update'. We are into the swing of Breast Cancer Awareness Month here at Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and I will share several of the highlights we mention throughout the month of October. This month can bring different thoughts, feelings and reflections for many…
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Friday Update - 22nd September 2023
Hello everyone, It feels like the month of September is flying by us all. You may have noticed a few technical related correspondences from BCNA recently and I would like to share upcoming changes to the BCNA website in this update. You will also read about recent news items, upcoming forums and content you may have…
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IMPORTANT: BCNA's Online Network is getting a security upgrade 13th September 2023
Hello members, We recently notified you that we
are undertaking a security upgrade for the Online Network. In line with modern online security behaviour, we're asking you to change your
Online Network password to help keep us all safe. Just like it's good
practice to update your passwords in other areas of your online life…
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2023 Breast Cancer Statistics in Australia
Hello Online Network members. As we head into Breast Cancer Awareness month in October, statistics from the Australia Institute of Health and Welfare (2023) Cancer data in Australia is now available on the BCNA website as an infographic: https://www.bcna.org.au/media/9216/bcna_stats_infographic_sept13_2023.pdf Please reach…
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Friday Update - 1st September 2023
Welcome to spring everyone! It feels like Field of Women has flown by us, however I would love to provide a recap on the wonderful day that it was. We also have Policy & Advocacy news in relation to a new drug recommended on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS); Additionally, we have information on the 60-day…
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Friday Update 11th August 2023
Hello members and welcome to another Friday update, You will probably notice BCNA activity in my
recent posts. We headed to Canberra last week for the ‘National Metastatic
Breast Cancer’ data roundtable and we are also busy preparing for the Field of
Women event this month. I will share more details below in case you…
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Friday Update - 21st July 2023
Friday greetings, BCNA was very busy in June with face to face forums, which I will share in the update along with last week's online event (You can still register to view the on-demand recording when which is now available). There are also several news items and social posts regarding the recent 'Door knocking' activity…
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Friday Update - 23rd June 2023
Greetings to new and existing members, Hope you are all rugged up in your part of the the world with winter's visit (If its still warm where you are up Nth, please send the warmth). If you are lucky enough to have snow near you or even a good touch of frost, please share pictures in the comments below! We have the final…
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Friday Update 19th May 2023
Friday greetings, Well, if you have visited your local Baker’s Delight recently you will see that they have all turned pink (across Australia) in support of all Australians affected by breast cancer (For those of you not on social media I will share some of the photos of stores getting involved). You will hear from…
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Friday Update - 5th of May 2023
Hello members, There is quite a lot of BCNA activity to share in this update; new cancer treatments recommended for PBS subsidy; Season 2 of the Dr. Charlotte Tottman podcast; 'Prioritising me – Setting healthy boundaries’ webcast and more! Also, Bakers Delight’s Pink Bun campaign is back! Head into your local Bakers…
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Friday Update - 14th April 2023
Hello everyone, We are into the full swing of the 'Field of Women' early-bird pre-sale tickets campaign this week. If you missed this information on your socials or email, I will share all the details on how to access tickets to attend this amazing experience. We also have a great webcast coming up and recording from the…
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Friday Update - 31st March 2023
Hi everyone, BCNA have been around town with the Port Lincoln and Warrnambool forums both being held in March. If you wish to watch the recordings when they become available, refer to the My Journey article https://myjourney.org.au/article/3662 Easter is just around the corner too. For those who observe the occasion, may…
