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Friday Update 3rd Dec 2021
Friday update 3rd December 2021 Welcome to December members! A very warm welcome to all our new members who have joined us in November 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 newbies: please…
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Welcome New Members - 2nd December 2021
A very warm welcome to our newest members this past week: @lisa_68 @JustTurnedSeventy @RipleyandJones @Yellow_Daffodil @wendyk60 @ErinW You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia’s (BCNA’s) Online Network. This is a forum where you are not alone and can engage with generous members who provide meaningful…
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'Giving Tuesday' extended
Hi members, You may have already seen this on BCNA's social pages, however thought you may like to hear about 'Giving Tuesday' which has been given a bonus 12 hours to reach BCNA's target. Our wonderful partner Tontine will triple all donations to the value of $40,000 until 2am. You are welcome to share the donation link…
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Welcome New Members
A very warm welcome to our newest members this past week: @Mich_AH @ajs @Teej @Redlady @Fizzgigg @Chrissy1121 @ElsieKing53___ @Bernie1920 @Tigee @Nixter0206 @rosad You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia’s (BCNA’s) Online Network. This is a forum where you are not alone and can engage with generous…
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Welcome New Members
A very warm welcome to our newest members this past week: @NicolaMusic @PollyMammary @kakkathom @HelenV @Sylva @Kahm @KerryB @JanJune1964 @May60 @Stephruss @Kripa @Totallyoverit13 You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia’s (BCNA’s) Online Network. This is a forum where you are not alone and can engage…
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Dealing with diagnosis
Original post created by member @Chrissy1121 moved to own thread in ‘Newly diagnosed’ category:
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Support Groups in Newcastle NSW?
Original post created by member @Fizzgigg moved to own thread in ‘Newly diagnosed’ category:
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Helpful Christmas gift ideas that support BCNA
Hello members,I just wanted to share BCNA's new Christmas e-catalogue. Your loved ones will enjoy a gift from our BCNA catalogue and your purchase will also help support all Australians affected by breast cancer. From beautiful baubles for your tree to Christmas cards and wrapping, enjoy browsing the vast array of…
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Welcome New Members
A very warm welcome to our newest members this past week: @Nina75 @Leila8 @Yeshe @Greenblue @ilovewhenitrains @August_tran21 @richarjo139 @Monana @VSP @Mitchigan @Deb2904 @Ermintrude @Marg_Jarvis5 You have found your way to Breast Cancer Network Australia’s (BCNA’s) Online Network. This is a forum where you are not alone…
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Podcast Survey Upfront About Breast Cancer What You Don’t Know Until You Do (Dr Charlotte Tottman)
Hi everyone, We hope you all have been enjoying our 10-part podcast series, Upfront About Breast Cancer - What You Don’t Know Until You Do, with Dr Charlotte Tottman! BCNA values your feedback, and we want to ensure we continue to develop podcasts that are relevant to you, our members, and your breast cancer diagnosis. To…
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Men’s Breast Cancer Awareness Day 20th Oct 2021
Hi all, Today BCNA is shining a light on men living with breast cancer in Australia to help raise awareness. It is often surprising for many to learn that men develop breast cancer and while it is rare (less than 1% of all cancers in men), there is still projected to be approximately 150 men who will be affected by breast…
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The things people say
Someone posted this link on fb. Enjoyed it and sharing for you all. 3 weeks ago someone suggested i juice 8 times a day, especially carrot juice. Ive been given crystals, essential oils. I was warned by well meaning friend about chemo - err sorry I said, Id like to give myself a chance. Someone else said to me "if you ever…
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what to take to chemo treatments?
Ok so here is my question, I've had my mastectomy (healing well, thankyou), and now I'm about to start Chemo shortly, what do I take with me on the day? I've seen suggestions for 'chemo packs' and some seems practical and some seems over the top. If you've been through chemo, what did you find important to have with you?…
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sleep wear / Pyjamas for hospital
Ok what is one of the first things that a woman who goes into hospital does? Go and buy new sleep wear! Now I have to ask if 1 in 8 women will get breast cancer at some time in their life, why is it so hard to get appropriate PJs? Grrrrrr! So knowing how difficult it can be, I decided to share those that I have found.…