Ballarat Information Forum and Breakfast
Hello everyone, BCNA will be in Ballarat on Thursday 26 May to host a breakfast for people living with metastatic breast cancer and an Information Forum for people with early breast cancer. If you're local to the surrounding area, we would love to see you there! Please click here to access further information and register for the forum. Thank you, IsabellaBreast Reconstruction – Options and Expectations, Virtual Conference - Tuesday, 12 October 6 - 9pm
Good morning everyone, BCNA are holding a virtual conference on Tuesday 12 October, 6.00 - 9.00m AEST on Breast Reconstruction - Options and Expectations. Choosing whether to have a breast reconstruction is a very personal decision and it is important to do what feels right for you. Some women decide to have reconstruction to restore their confidence, or prefer to wear a breast prosthesis, while some women choose not to have reconstruction or to wear a breast prosthesis. Alternatively, you can also choose to have delayed reconstruction to consider your breast reconstruction options at a later time. There are different options available for breast reconstruction and much to consider. Your breast surgeon and Breast Care Nurse can explain the options that may suit you best. It is important that you take time to understand your options and be involved in discussions with your specialist team to ensure you feel confident in your decision. Join us for BCNA’s virtual conference to explore the different options of breast reconstruction that may be available to you, managing expectations, the important considerations, the emotional and physical impacts of breast reconstruction as well as key findings from BCNA’s recently launched Breast Reconstruction in Australia 2021 Report which was a result of a survey of 3,350 respondents about their breast reconstruction experiences. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to ask questions to the speakers at the end of each session. Register for the conference now via: Breast Reconstruction Virtual Conference (rdbk.com.au) Event Details Date: Tuesday, 12 October Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm AEDT Where: Online – from your computer, tablet, or laptop Your Local Time: WA: 3.00pm NT: 4.30pm SA: 5.30pm QLD: 5.00pm ACT, NSW, TAS, VIC: 6.00pm
October Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Hello members, As many of you are aware, it is Breast Cancer Awareness Month in October. Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is Australia’s leading consumer network. We connect, support and empower Australians affected by breast cancer. We enable connections within our broad network to ensure no one feels alone. We provide support to help those affected by breast cancer make informed decisions. And we empower people to live well with and beyond a breast cancer diagnosis and make a difference by using their voice for change. Keep a look out in October as BCNA launches a powerful new podcast series, will host informative virtual conferences, raise awareness about issues that impact those diagnosed: • The Beacon (1st Oct) • Podcast Mini Series: with Dr Charlotte Tottman (6th Oct) • Virtual Conferences – Breast Reconstruction – Options and Expectations (12th Oct) Thriving Together – Living Longer, Living Stronger (14th Oct) • Podcast: Financial Impact (28th Oct) Our commitment is to continue to Connect, Support and Empower this October and beyond!
Sexual Health and Wellbeing - Virtual Conference
Hi everyone, BCNA are holding a virtual conference on Thursday 12 August, 6:00 pm – 9:00 pm AEST on sexual health and wellbeing. The conference will explore the emotional and physical impacts of a breast cancer experience broadly, and treatment specifically, relating to sexual health and wellbeing. With a panel of people who have been affected by breast cancer candidly sharing their personal experiences, we’ll look at the impact breast cancer has on self-confidence and intimate relationships – either current or potential – as well as the impact on other important relationships with friends, family members and colleagues. This conference will also talk about body image and the impacts of treatment and its side effects. There will be discussion on effective strategies for maintaining physical and emotional health, challenges of survivorship and finding help. To register, please follow this link, https://www.bcna.org.au/webcasts-new/sexual-health-and-wellbeing-virtual-conference/ Event Details Date: Thursday 12 August Time: 6.00pm – 9.00pm AEST Where: Online – from your computer, tablet, or laptop Your Local Time: WA: 4.00pm NT, SA: 5.30pm QLD, ACT, NSW, TAS, VIC: 6.00pm
