My Care - Understanding Access to Clinical Trials
Hi members, As we round out October breast Cancer Awareness Month, BCNA have highlighted key aspects of the optimal breast cancer care. The aim was to raise awareness in the community, the health sector and amongst the BCNA network about what optimal care means. The final key area relating to the theme of 'understanding my care' of the Optimal care pathways for people with breast cancer is: 'Access to Clinical Trials' Clinical trials are the foundation for improved cancer outcomes. They allow new treatments to be tested and can offer patients access to potentially more effective options than would otherwise be available to them. There are also clinical trials for different types of supportive care. Clinical trials won’t be suitable for everyone but treating specialists and multidisciplinary teams should discuss relevant clinical trials that may be available to you. This includes how these trials can be accessed, which is important for rural and regional patients who might live long distances for trial sites. It’s important to know that whether or not you are participating in a clinical trial, you will always be receiving the very best standard of treatment. You can refer to the articles in My Journey Clinical trials for early breast cancer Clinical trials for metastatic breast cancer Clinical trials and DCIS for more information regarding clinical trials. For further information regarding the optimal care pathway head to our website https://bit.ly/BCNA_BCAM_or call BCNA's Helpline on 1800 500 258 between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm AEST Monday to FridayMy Care - Understanding Informed Financial Consent
Hi members, During October for breast Cancer Awareness Month, BCNA will shine a light on optimal breast cancer care. The aim is to raise awareness in the community, the health sector and amongst the BCNA network about what optimal care means. I know not all of you are on other social platforms so I thought this would be a good idea to share the key October social media posts through the online network that relate to the theme of 'understanding my care'. The fourth of the five key areas of the Optimal care pathways for people with breast cancer is: 'Informed Financial Consent' Once you have been diagnosed with breast cancer, your focus is often on your treatment. But the cost and impact of that treatment can contribute to what is already an overwhelming time for you and your family. BCNA's Managing the financial impact of breast cancer factsheet can provide you with general information and advice about financial and practical assistance that may be available to reduce your out-of-pocket costs or help you pay for them. You can access BCNA's fact sheet via link Managing the Financial Impacts of Breast Cancer. For further information regarding the optimal care pathway head to our website https://bit.ly/BCNA_BCAM_or call BCNA's Helpline on 1800 500 258 between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm AEST Monday to FridayMy Care - Understanding Best Timeframes for Treatment
Hi members, During October for breast Cancer Awareness Month, BCNA will shine a light on optimal breast cancer care. The aim is to raise awareness in the community, the health sector and amongst the BCNA network about what optimal care means. I know not all of you are on other social platforms so I thought this would be a good idea to share the key October social media posts through the online network that relate to the theme of 'understanding my care'. The third of the five key areas of the Optimal care pathways for people with breast cancer is: 'Best Timeframes for Treatment ' We know being diagnosed with breast cancer can be overwhelming. You receive a lot of information, attend many appointments, and have to make decisions about the treatment and care that is right for you. The optimal care pathway for people with breast cancer outlines the timeframes in which you can expect tests or procedures to happen. They are only a guide, but can assist you in asking the right questions to help make informed decisions about your care. If you would like more information about timeframes for your treatment or the the optimal care pathway, you can visit our website https://bit.ly/BCNA_BCAM_ or call BCNA's Helpline on 1800 500 258 between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm AEST Monday to FridayMy Care - Understanding Supportive Care
Hi members, During October for breast Cancer Awareness Month, BCNA will shine a light on optimal breast cancer care. The aim is to raise awareness in the community, the health sector and amongst the BCNA network about what optimal care means. I know not all of you are on other social platforms so I thought this would be a good idea to share the key October social media posts through the online network that relate to the theme of 'understanding my care'. The second of the five key areas of the Optimal care pathways for people with breast cancer is: 'Supportive Care' Supportive care is a standard or routine aspect of cancer care to deal with issues that emerge for you, your family and carers from the effects of the cancer diagnosis and its treatment. Supportive care is provided by a diverse range of service providers which includes BCNA and other non-governmental organisations (NGOs). (My Journey has a great article Support for you when diagnosed with early breast cancer). Your wishes and needs, as well as your family and carers, should determine the level of support provided to you. Supportive care should begin from the time of your diagnosis and continue throughout your cancer treatment pathway, including once active treatment has ceased. If you would like more information about supportive care or the optimal care pathway, you can call BCNA's Helpline on 1800 500 258 between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm AEST Monday to Friday or visit our website at https://bit.ly/BCNA_BCAM_My Care - Understanding Multidisciplinary Care
Hi members, During October for breast Cancer Awareness Month, BCNA will shine a light on optimal breast cancer care. The aim is to raise awareness in the community, the health sector and amongst the BCNA network about what optimal care means. I know not all of you are on other social platforms so I thought this would be a good idea to share the key October social media posts through the online network that relate to the theme of 'understanding my care'. The first of the five key areas of the Optimal care pathways for people with breast cancer is: 'Multidisciplinary Care' The management and treatment of breast cancer is complex and should involve several specialists in a multidisciplinary team (Refer to the My Journey article Multidisciplinary care for early breast cancer) You should be offered all relevant treatment options with an individual treatment plan tailored to your specific needs. This is particularly important if you are living with metastatic breast cancer given it can affect the whole body, treatment is life-long, and there are many treatment pathways. Multidisciplinary care creates opportunities for open, honest and regular communication and is the foundation of good treatment and care. If you would like more information about multidisciplinary care or the optimal care pathway, you can call BCNA's Helpline on 1800 500 258 between 9:00 am - 5:00 pm AEST Monday to Friday or visit our website at https://bit.ly/BCNA_BCAM_
