Men's experience with breast cancer - BCNA interviews
Hi everyone, BCNA are looking for a male who has breast cancer to do a phone interview in the next couple of days for national media outlets. The interview and an accompanying photo will be distributed through the media next week. National male breast cancer awareness day is on Wednesday 20 October and we are very keen to showcase the issues males experience having breast cancer. If you would like to be involved please email Anna today at awilson@bcna.org.au41Views0likes5CommentsMedia story call out for TONIGHT those living in NSW? BCNA request
Hi all, Please see post below on behalf of Vicki Durston, Director of Policy, Advocacy and Member Support at BCNA. Today we have been asked to be interviewed on A Current Affair about the cancellations of elective surgery in NSW related to Breast Reconstruction. We are looking for someone who might like to share their story of how the waitlists could potentially impact those already waiting for Breast Reconstruction in NSW. If you could help us - we would be so grateful, as this gives BCNA national coverage to send the message that we are here for all those in NSW facing these challenges through the COVID pandemic. Time is of the essence, so we would need to hear back ASAP. If you could call the Helpline if you are interested on 1800 500 258 and let the team know that you would like to participate, we would be so grateful. Regards Vicki.131Views0likes7CommentsPalliative care crisis in Victoria - Can you help us? 11/9/2020
Hello everyone, We are reaching out to our network as we are seeing a palliative care crisis in the state of Victoria. We are going to be sending out a media release to highlight the issues associated with visitor restrictions in hospitals and those needing care in the community who are not able to access much needed services. We are looking for someone that is currently experiencing these challenges or can appreciate these challenges to help BCNA with the message. Media won’t speak to us without speaking to someone going through these challenges . If you or one of your family members would be willing to contribute we would love to hear from you. Please contact Vicki Durston directly on 0411 212 261. Thanking you kind regards Giovanna131Views0likes1CommentExploiting breast cancer
Is anyone else as furious as me about the revolting, demeaning ad campaign by Honey Birdette exploiting Breast Cancer Awareness month? I'd like to know if our leaders are going to write a position statement on this. https://www.collectiveshout.org/honey_birdette_sexing_up_breast_cancer812Views1like21CommentsMedia request - Women in all states/territories who can speak about allied health
Hello everyone, We are looking for one or two women in every state and territory who would be happy to speak to the media about the importance of allied health services, for example, exercise physiologists, physiotherapists, dietitians, psychologists, lymphoedema therapists, social workers, etc. for a media campaign in relation to Breast Cancer Awareness Month. The key issues include: - Cost - Under GP Management Plans and Team care arrangements, women are eligible to claim a Medicare rebate for up to five visits per calendar year to allied health practitioners; we want this extended to 10 visits per year. - Availability of services – for example availability of services in outer regional or rural areas. If you are interested, please email Andrew Ellis, Media Manager at BCNA aellis@bcna.org.au Thanking you181Views1like1CommentMedia opportunity in Sydney today posted 10/5/2019
Media opportunity! We're looking for a woman in Sydney with young children who would be happy to share her breast cancer story with media. The interview would take place today and you'd also need to be in a photo with your children. If you'd like to be involved, please call BCNA’s media manager Penny Davies on 0409 385 35841Views0likes0CommentsLOOKING FOR BREAST FRIENDS TO SHARE THEIR STORY
BCNA’s national Pink Bun Campaign kicks on off on 2 May. We often are asked by media outlets to interview breast cancer survivors during this time. Throughout the month of May BCNA wants to celebrate our members and the people who have supported you – your Breasties. A media opportunity might also involve visiting a Bakers Delight store. If you are interested or would like more information please email kcurtain@bcna.org.au Include your: Name, State in which you live- including your nearest Bakers Delight and availability. Please also provide a few lines about yourself and diagnosis and advise if you have breast friends that would also be interested.291Views0likes0CommentsMedia opportunity in Perth and Sydney regarding out of pocket costs...
Hello everyone, I have been asked to reach out to our online network community to see if anyone may be interested in a media opportunity regarding out of pocket costs. We are seeking someone from Perth and Sydney, who has recently been diagnosed with breast cancer (not too far post diagnosis), who has experienced out of pocket costs and the need to be told about these out of pocket costs before treatment. There will be an announcement made this week regarding this issue. We are seeking some personal stories and experiences. According to our Media Manager, Kellie Curtain, there is an opportunity for an interview for TV and radio later this week. If you are interested can you please email Kellie asap via kcurtain@bcna.org.au Thanking you Giovanna71Views1like4CommentsMedia request - Breast Cancer Awareness Month
Hello everyone, We have had a media request asking if we have any members who would be interested in being interviewed for a University Assignment for Breast Cancer Awareness month. The students are working on a group current affairs/news piece to highlight the importance of Breast Cancer awareness and early detection. They would like to include real personal stories from breast cancer survivors of various ages, in particular stories from young breast cancer patients. If you are based in Sydney and are interested in being involved, please reply asap. They are planning to film sometime later this week. Thanking you Kind regards Giovanna142Views0likes4CommentsTattoos to cover breast surgery scars
Hello everyone, We have had a request from our Communications team to see if anyone in our online network is interested in being interviewed for a possible newspaper story. They would like to speak with a woman who has had a tattoo/s on her breast cancer scars. If you have done so and are interested, please let me know and I will forward your details to our Communications Manager. Thanking you221Views0likes2Comments