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Dr Jo Prendergast "Cancer and Cartwheels"
What happens when a comedian’s life gets flipped
over by cancer? They find the funny side of course. But can cancer
be funny? When psychiatrist Dr Jo Prendergast was diagnosed
with breast cancer in May 2021, she asked herself what good she could do with
the treatment experience. As someone who cannot be idle - even during…
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Welcome New Members - 14th February 2025
Hello and welcome to our newest Online Network members: @LouiseR @jessieG @Priti98 @kerynf @Bindabee1980 @whattodo @kittymc @Roller2025 @Mumslife @3356433 @matchewdon @sambeywick @chanellenumba5 @Linda88 @CathrynH @BeccyBoo @Uselessname @Marjerys @maccas @newmama88 @RietteV @TanLovering @wonkypenny @amburgerwithcheese…
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Volunteer for Pink Bun campaign
Do you, or someone you know, have time between now and the end of May to support Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)’s biggest fundraiser? We are looking for people to help coordinate Pink Bun Campaign Volunteers with events at Bakers Delight bakeries from May 1st to 21st, 2025. The role involves working with other…
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Share your views: Information and support needs of people following treatment of breast cancer
Hi everyone, Erana from BCNA here! I’d like to invite you to participate in a research study opportunity led by James Cook University. Please see details below. If you can't access the QR code you can also follow this link Qualtrics Survey | Qualtrics Experience Management. If you have any questions or concerns regarding…
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Public patient Private radiation (Toowoomba)
Hi everyone, Just wanted to share a useful bit of info for anyone going through something similar. My nearest radiation facility is 4hrs drive away in Toowoomba, but it’s private & I am a public patient. I went for my planning appointment this week & at the end I was taken aside into a small office & given my ‘Estimated…
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Recovery times and support required following mastectomy and chemo
Sorry for long post... I'm new to this group. I was confirmed 2 days before Christmas with DCIS and suspected Paget’s Disease. I am facing a mastectomy and possible chemo, etc. I'm now looking at what my options are with respect to reconstruction. I’m seeing my breast surgeon tomorrow with my growing list of questions. So…
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16 Weeks Pregnant and diagnosed with aggressive hormonal breast cancer
As the title says, I am currently 16 weeks pregnant with my first child, I turn 32 in Feb and have no family history of breast cancer. My surgeon has said I will need a mastectomy in the next week or 2. To say overwhelmed and unsure about my future is a complete understatement. I have found limited people in the same…
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Welcome New Members - 8th November 2024
Thankyou to everyone who has joined the Online Network recently: @ChefArn @Gemma86M @Tropickle @DavKel8285 @KatieBee @Petiti @NatAnd @Rhee @cancersucks123 @youngt @Tokilovesme @sawsan @brymac @Rhubarb21 @michellemad @Millie_Vanilli @jessr84 @Neetha @joyalick6 @AmandaB @BarbaraP @MissL @GrannyBerd @stine @pwood @anne983…
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Newly diagnosed - feeling lost despite stuff happening.
I was diagnosed a few weeks ago, rarer invasive mucinal carcinoma. Coping well with what I know is happening but not so well with what I need to do, or where to get explanations. I’m having a Scout clip implanted tomorrow because I can’t have the MRI my surgeon requested. I have a CRT (heart) device and MRI was requested…
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Welcome New Members - 10th October 2024
Thankyou to everyone who has recently join our community: @tracyk @LuLua @Darby @Strawbz @Leslie_A @yharding @CarrieB @Aries @amch @Ally_B @sandrar @Maxiash @Birdsworth @wynette @Newgrandma @mamal @Shazzi @chersher @TiffyM @npolmans @Grid @elas1620 @Caithness @syrettmanda @ReggieO @anaprivado @SusieQuzie @HRM @SarahS0309…
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Come & try dragon boating for breast cancer survivors in Melbourne!
Do you live in the greater-Melbourne area? Come and try dragon boating for free for breast cancer survivors! Experience the wonderful benefits of outdoor exercise and support from fellow breast cancer survivors in beautiful Victoria Harbour, Docklands! You can come as many times as you like for 1 month for free! We can't…
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BCNA statement about Elle Macpherson's treatment decisions
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) would like to address recent media coverage regarding Elle Macpherson's statements about her personal approach to breast cancer treatment. Elle Macpherson's choices highlight the deeply personal nature of treatment decisions following a breast cancer diagnosis. BCNA respects Elle…
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New diagnosis shocked and devastated
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Welcome New Members - 20th September 2024
Thankyou to everyone who had recently joined the Online Network: @Tjay74 @laura1975 @senjakala @kiwisandy @Inga70 @Cazza_61 @tashcancer36 @JMB @vmacalli @Alicat @Merry @kerasia1 @maxi3 @valprecious @Amasya @snaggy @boobunnyboo @liseelu @Bettijean @GraceyS @MazLee @jconnolly4285 @SallyL @VMS72 @Rein91 @Captain @imoise @Wags…