Field of Women - Sunday 20th August 2023
We have a date!!! The Field of Women is back, and we want you to join us On Sunday 20 August, before the Round 23 AFL Pink Lady match between Melbourne and Hawthorn, over 10,000 people will walk onto the hallowed turf of the MCG to form the Pink Lady. It’s been five years since the last Field of Women and we can’t wait to stand together once again, united in support of everyone affected by breast cancer and remember those we have sadly lost. Pre-sale tickets are available for a limited time at 10 per cent off the standard ticket prices. Buy tickets at https://www.fieldofwomen.org.au Use promo code BCNA10 and click 'Apply Code'.598ViewsSign in to react to this post19CommentsFriday Update - 1st September 2023
Welcome to spring everyone! It feels like Field of Women has flown by us, however I would love to provide a recap on the wonderful day that it was. We also have Policy & Advocacy news in relation to a new drug recommended on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme (PBS); Additionally, we have information on the 60-day prescriptions of the PBS medicines. Please share your own Field of Women photos! We would love to see them (If you are happy to share). Online Network Housekeeping: Several members have advised that sometimes emails from the Online Network (eg. notification emails) cannot be found in their Inbox. These messages will end up in your 'Junk' or 'Spam' folder, therefore it is a good idea to check those folders occasionally. Typically if you right click on the email and mark it as 'not junk' it will give you an option to 'Always trust this email' Community Highlights Popular Forum Discussions If you have missed some of the most active discussions last month, you can check them out via the links below: Totally confused after seeking second opinion need to connect chemo question please? Joining the shitty titty club... Extreme weakness! Posts by 'Category Name' 12 August - 31 August 2023 Featured Private Group - 'Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC)' Created only last month, the new Triple Negative Breast Cancer (TNBC) private group aims to connect together individuals who are diagnosed with triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). Around 15 per cent of people with early breast cancer will have a sub-type called triple negative breast cancer (TNBC). TNBC is a type of breast cancer that does not have any of the three receptors commonly found on breast cancer cells – the oestrogen, progesterone and HER2 receptors. This means they don't respond to treatments that block these receptors. TNBC generally respond well to chemotherapy. Read more via the My Journey article Triple negative breast cancer Community News BCNA News 22 August 2023 – BCNA celebrates recent PBAC decisions Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has welcomed a decision to recommend a crucial drug to treat early-stage triple negative breast cancer for a government subsidy CLICK HERE to read more BCNA News 01 September 2023 – 60-day dispensing prescriptions of PBS medicines Today BCNA welcomes the first day of 60-day dispensing for certain medications. This will make medicines cheaper for people living with chronic disease, including those with breast cancer. Although not in the first tranche, we look forward to hormone-blocking therapies used to treat some types of breast cancer being included in future rollouts of the program. Read our media release here. This morning, Federal Health Minister Mark Butler talks to ABC RN Breakfast about the changes. You can listen to the interview titled: 'Scare campaigns complete rubbi…156ViewsSign in to react to this post1CommentFriday Update - 2nd June 2023
Hello Online Network members, Winter has officially clicked over on the calendar and the crispy June air was certainly evident in Melbourne this morning. Check out the Cancer Council QLD article Ward off the winter blues: five tips to stay on top of your health this winter Here is a picture from my morning wander: Keep warm and enjoy the update! Community Highlights May activity In May the Online Network had 61 new discussions; 317 new comments and 14,707 visits to the community. Popular Forum Discussions If you have missed some of the most active discussions in the past month, you can check them out via the links below: Happy birthday wishes to @arpie Weight gain 10 Years Today Shoulder bursitis n tendons inflamation Choosing to stop treatment Posts by 'Category Name' May 2023 Community News BCNA Pink Bun Campaign BCNA’s ‘Pink Bun’ campaign ended on Wednesday and we hope you were able to visit your local Baker’s Delight during the month of May. Stores were transformed in support of BCNA and Australians affected by breast cancer (The final amount raised will be announced soon). You can watch our Bakers Delight franchisees Donna and Kim’s stories below: (Holly’s story was also shared in previous Friday Update Friday Update 19th May 2023) https://youtu.be/hrx9ah1IncM https://youtu.be/7ozgLAHzJ0U Field of Women 2023 We have a date!!! The Field of Women is back, and we want you to join us. On Sunday 20 August, before the Round 23 AFL Pink Lady match between Melbourne and Hawthorn, over 10,000 people will walk onto the hallowed turf of the MCG to form the Pink Lady. It’s been five years since the last Field of Women and we can’t wait to stand together once again, united in support of everyone affected by breast cancer and remember those we have sadly lost. Pre-sale tickets are available for a limited time at 10 per cent off the standard ticket prices. Buy tickets at https://www.fieldofwomen.org.au Use promo code BCNA10 and click 'Apply Code'. Providing psychological interventions and support to patients and their families who have a cancer diagnosis (BCNA Health Professionals News) Patients with a cancer diagnosis have significant needs that extend beyond just physical – it’s hugely emotional, psychologist Chloe Oliver told a special BCNA Information Forum - Living Well with Breast Cancer – held in Darwin in May. Chloe has spent the last seven years working in the field of psycho-oncology and palliative care and is based at the Alan Walker Cancer Care Centre (AWCCC) at Royal Darwin Hospital CLICK HERE to read further. New nurse joins McGrath Foundation’s mission (For our Geelong members!) - Geelong Times People with breast cancer in Geelong and surrounds can now benefit from the expert care and …121ViewsSign in to react to this post0Comments
Bathurst NSW Mini Field of Women and Men
https://www.facebook.com/events/947779205589599/ On 22nd October we will host a Mini Field of Women & Men and Pink Cocktail Party.75ViewsSign in to react to this post1Comment
Only 7 days till the 2018 Field of Women!
Hello everyone, Can you believes its only 7 days to go until the 2018 Field of Women! Im getting really excited about attending this amazing event. Its been busy busy busy here at BCNA finalizing arrangements for this huge event. Really looking forward to meeting some of our online members who will be attending on the day. Dont forget to enter the competition to write the message for the Melbourne Football Club Banner which will appear at round 21 clash with Sydney! The countdown begins.1KViewsSign in to react to this post50Comments
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