❓Did you know breastfeeding could help boost lasting immune protection against breast cancer?
Recent research highlights that breastfeeding doesn’t just benefit babies - it can also help mothers by strengthening immune defenses that reduce breast cancer risk later in life. This adds another powerful reason to support and normalize breastfeeding wherever possible. ✨ Awareness and advocacy matter ✨ Click below to read the research article and learn more more about the science behind this connection, and why it’s important. 👉 Read more here. TLDR: Creating environments (at home, in workplaces, or in public spaces) to faciliate breastfeeding, could help support long-term immunity against breast cancer for women.🙌 Welcome to the breast cancer awareness Group!
We’re excited to open this new publicly accessible space where awareness, education, and community come together. Whether you're here to learn, share your story, support others, or stay informed — you’re in the right place. This group is just getting started, and we’d love for you to help shape it into a supportive, active, and empowering community. As more people join, we hope this becomes a hub for connection, conversation, and collective knowledge. Your voice and presence matter here. Let’s raise awareness — together.♂️ Today is men's breast cancer awareness day 👬
1 in 556 men are diagnosed with breast cancer—in 2023 Paul became one of them. After finding a lump under his left armpit, Paul decided to see his doctor about it and was later diagnosed with breast cancer. A former professional basketballer in the States and in Australia, Paul says at the time he was in excellent shape, living a full life, and his youngest son was just six months old. "The news of a cancer diagnosis for me was loaded with overwhelming doses of shock and fear. Being a man with breast cancer, I felt a touch of shame and embarrassment.” Says Paul Share this post with your friends to remind them to know their normal so they can spot when something isn’t, because anyone can get breast cancer. To read more of Paul’s story and for information and resources for men click the link: https://www.bcna.org.au/resources/personal-stories/not-just-a-woman-s-disease/
Annual public breast cancer lecture - garvan institute
Attended the annual public breast cancer lecture last Friday at the garvan institute in Sydney. Shame it wasn't better publicised as the speakers and information were fabulous. It was streamed on zoom and the garvans fb page so may still be available
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PUBLIC GROUP - This group is for anyone passionate about raising awareness of breast cancer, whether you're here to learn, support a loved one, share resources, or help spread the word. Together, we explore ways to increase understanding, reduce stigma, and encourage early conversations about breast health. You don’t need to have a diagnosis to be part of this space—just a willingness to connect, listen, and contribute to a more informed and compassionate community. This group is open to the public (not just members of our online network) to help broaden access to important information, practical advice, and peer support.
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