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1 week
This time last week I was writting a little ditty about chocolate and chemo. What a week its been since then. So last monday I had my first chemo treatment. Breezed through the process with no allergic affects which the pharmacist was happy about as I can't have phenergan as I have a anaphylaxis reaction to and have…
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Breast Cancer Clothing Survey
Hi Everyone! I am currently in the process of developing a clothing line targeted at women that have undergone breast cancer surgery. My collection is aimed at providing a sense of femininity and confidence back to women. Please see bellow for the link to my market research survey.…
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Seeking women for October media interviews
Hello, As October continues, so do the media interview requests! I am currently looking for women from the following areas c to share their breast cancer experiences with local papers: * Narromine/Trangie area, NSW * Gunnedah area, NSW * Narrandera area, NSW * Leongatha area, VIC * Echuca-Moama area, VIC/NSW * Wagin area,…
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Returning to work
Interestingly 43% of the participants surveyed about going back to work reported a deterioration of work life following cancer and only 15% reported being treated unfairly. I never resigned when I was told I had cancer, and I was clear about being keen to return to work as I walked away from a permanent part-time position…
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Fund Raising Show "Diamond Nights"
Hi everyone, Most of you know my story and all of you gave me strengh and some great advice if it was not for all of you and the people at Breast Cancer Network Australia, my journey would have been a lot harder, so now I have a chance to give something back. My new show "Diamond Nights" is a fund raising show for BCNA, it…
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Seeking women for media opportunities!
I have been approached by a number of suburban and regional newspapers who are seeking women to share their breast cancer experience during breast cancer month. I am currently seeking women from the following areas: * Victoria Hobson's Bay area: Williamstown, Altona, Laverton, Seabrook, Spotswood & Altona North *…
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Radio interview about breast reconstruction with plastic surgeon Dr Moradi
Hi ladies, Today I had an opportunity to chat on ABC radio Central Coast with plastic surgeon Dr Pouria Moradi about breast reconstruction. The presenter Scott Levi and his producer Caroline Perryman are keen to support my quest in making information about breast reconstruction more accessible. They are especially keen to…
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Upcoming events
Afternoon all, I just wanted to introduce myself – my name is Katrina and I’m the Fundraising Manager at BCNA. I joined the team at the end of last year and in that time I have met some amazing members and volunteers and have been working on some really exciting initiatives. It always amazes me how quickly the first few…
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How do people adjust ???
Hi everyone I need to talk about returning to work for a quick minute. To give you some background...last October, I was to start a new job but the week I was notified I got the job, was also the week I was diagnosed with bc. I did not even start until mid-May and it's been pretty full on. I'm having some difficulty…
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Employment Opportunity
Hi all, Just to let you know (in case you missed it), that BCNA is currently advertising for someone witha suitable background to help develop the BCNA CALD strategy (for culturally and linguistically diverse communities if you're not familiar with that term). You can see the outline and requirements on the Employment…
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Fundraiser
Went to a wonderful luncheon today to raise money for BCNA at the St. Marys Senior Football Club, Greensborough. The day had all the emotions you could imagine and my family and friends were there organising and making it all run smoothly. Great speaker form the 4Cs' support group in the northern suburbs Wonderful prizes…
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REgrowth
Hi Everyone, I haven't blogged for a while, so I thought I'd better let you all know I'm still kicking along. What do you think of my new profile pic? See my new locks (I call "peach fuzz"). Its just like fluff and about 1 cm long in places very fine and lighter colour than I had prior to chemo. That is 3 months worth of…