Friday Update!
Hi everyone and welcome to the Friday update. This week we have 18 new members. Please help me welcome @caseymmcc, @susieq2, @breast65, @el46 and all our other new members. Community highlights Each week we have lots of different discussions take place in the online network. These can include questions, updates, celebrations and so much more. Here are some conversations this week you may have missed: @ccasper - Fertility post chemo @wndsrfn - 2nd year check up @becmac - Annual scans and stereotactic biopsy @wendh67 - On line support friends Congratulations to our wonderful member Karen who completed a Certificate III in Fitness as part of BCNA’s partnership with Fernwood Fitness Foundation Scholarship Program! After being diagnosed with breast cancer Karen became passionate about the use of exercise to manage the side effects of treatment & reduce the risk of reoccurrence. Karen is excited to use her training to help other breast cancer survivors in the Darwin community. To read Karen's story click here. News & events Tamoxifen added to PBS for women at increased risk of breast cancer. To read more click here. Do you know someone who has a disability and has been affected by breast cancer? BCNA would like to understand what information and support people with a disability who have breast cancer need. We also are interested in the breast cancer information and support needs of people who support people with a disability. To find out more information click here. Newcastle Information Forum - Tuesday 11th October. To register click here Our partners & supporters BCNA is fortunate to have partners and supporters that help us ensure we deliver our programs and services free of charge to Australia's affected by breast cancer. Florsheim has just released a new BCNA range of shoes for men and woman. Our Partnerships Coordinator, Zoe Jennings, tells us how this idea was born at one of our information forums. When I started working at BCNA in January, I got to know a few of our wonderful volunteers and their sense of fashion when it comes to footwear. I thought it would be great to have a beautiful, comfortable hot pink wedge for our lovely ladies to wear to support and promote BCNA. After doing my research on the various shoe companies, I knew that Florsheim was the best fit with BCNA and our members. A meeting was set up and we pitched the idea. Florsheim immediately agreed. They were very generous and I knew it was going to be an incredible partnership. The BCNA range recently launched in all Florsheim stores. There are six women’s and three men’s shoes. The best part is that with every pair purchased, $40 is donated to BCNA. This helps support our programs and services such as our information forums, kits, and the online network. So head into any Florsheim store to pick up your favourite pair! For more information about our partnerships. Active & wellness tip Start where you are. Use what you have. Do what you can! Everyone is different so it is important to set yourself realistic goals and to listen to your body, start excising at an appropriate level for you. No gym membership? No problem. Use basic items that are already have. Cans of food for weights, walk up and down the stairs. Any exercise is better than none and more is better than less so try and avoid inactivity. Here is a little inspiration leading into the weekend from our creative members of the online network Have a lovely weekend, Ann-Marie xFriday Update!
Hello and welcome to the Friday update! It’s almost here and we are very excited! As you may know, the online network is getting a makeover. Some of you have been following the updates and asking questions over in the Community Shift group. On Monday, 29 August, the online network will go offline around 9am and it will remain offline all week. On the following Monday, 5 September, you’ll come back here and voila! New online network. If you need anything during this time, please don't hesitate to email us at bcnaonline@bcna.org.au or call us at 1800 500 258. Community Highlights We have 24 new members. Please say hello to Rosep, archer21, DebbieT and all our new members. This week we had 41 posts and 381 comments. Here are some you may have missed - Tao - High grade DCIS Dmcook - Concerned DonnaF - One year on Cat4462 - First Chemo BCNA News & Events Supporting people with a disability - Join our consultation on the impact of disability on breast cancer diagnosis and treatment. BCNA wants to ensure that it provides accessible and appropriate breast cancer information and support to people with disabilities and their families. We would like to understand what information and support people with a disability who have breast cancer need and we are interested in the breast cancer information and support needs of people who support people with a disability. More information is available about the project in the participant information statements for people with a disability and for family members, carers and support workers. If you would like to share your experience with us or would like to find out more, please contact Grace Daley via gdaley@bcna.org.au or on 1800 500 258. If you are deaf, or have a hearing or speech impairment, contact Grace through the National Relay Service www.relayservice.gov.au. Pink Lady Luncheons - The Pink Lady luncheons provide an opportunity to support Australians affected by breast cancer and are held in conjunction with Breast Cancer Awareness Month (October) and Secondary Breast Cancer Awareness Day (13 October). Click here for more information. (Our CEO Christine Nolan, our very special guest speaker Ita Buttrose and BCNA Board Member Megan James at our Canberra luncheon) Pink Sports Day - AFL ledgends Mick Martyn & Mark Williams took some time off preparing for the upcoming EJ Whitten Legends Game to organise another Pink Sports Day game for a great cause... The Newport Power on this Saturday August 27!!! To find out how to get involved with Pink Sports Day click here! (Image-Starweekly.com.au) BCNA Information Forums - Our free breast cancer information forums took place this week in Brisbane, Mackay & Roma. We had a wonderful turnout to all three events and look forward to coming to Sydney in October. Have a lovely weekend, Ann-Marie xx
Friday Update!
Hello everyone and welcome to the Friday update! It’s hard to believe it’s the middle of the year already. How did we get here so fast? Community Highlights We have 25 new members. Please give a warm welcome to poldol, Bluewren, sundaristar, Khez and all our new members. This week we had 34 posts and 327 comments. The Online Network has seen a number of newly diagnosed members share their journey with us this week. Overwhelmed, emotions, denial and scary times are just some of the words that have been expressed. Having someone there who understands all these emotions and feelings can be very comforting, so thank you to all the members that have provided support to our new members. Here are some of those post's - Recently diagnosed. Events moving so fast- Bluewren A shock- Annette_H So, i have breast cancer- Leila34 BCNA News & Events Have you seen our amazing new Pink Lady watches designed specifically for BCNA by our partners Lluis&Co.? Click Here to get yours today! 10% of the sale of all Lluis&Co. watches is donated directly to BCNA. BCNA is pleased to release the newly updated Fertility-related choices booklet, an information resource for young women who have recently been diagnosed with breast cancer. BCNA Vietnamese Information Forums - Vietnamese women affected by breast cancer are invited to attend Breast Cancer Network Australia’s (BCNA) free information forum. The forum will address the medical, physical and emotional aspects of a breast cancer diagnosis. BCNA is hosting two forums - the first on 9 July 2016 in Sunshine North and the second on 20 July 2016 in Springvale. Have a lovely weekend everyone, Ann-Marie x Vietnamese women affected by breast cancer are invited to attend Breast Cancer Network Australia’s (BCNA) free information forum. The forum will address the medical, physical and emotional aspects of a breast cancer diagnosis - See more at: https://www.bcna.org.au/events/2016/bu%E1%BB%95i-th%C3%B4ng-tin-v%E1%BB%81-b%E1%BB%87nh-ung-th%C6%B0-v%C3%BA-mi%E1%BB%85n-ph%C3%AD-d%C3%A0nh-cho-ph%E1%BB%A5-n%E1%BB%AF-ng%C6%B0%E1%BB%9Di-vi%E1%BB%87t/#sthash.Jt03dw31.dpufFriday Update
Welcome to the Friday Update! Community Highlights We have 35 new members this week. Please welcome Hvm83, SCW101, SandyR00, watto66 and all the other new members. I hope you find the information and support you’re looking for. There were 56 posts and 305 comments this week. Here are some posts you may have missed - Am I overreacting? Post Mastectomy Exercise Physiologist The Journey Begins BCNA News & Events The final coins have been counted and we are thrilled to announce that this year’s Pink Bun Campaign reached its target of $1.5 million! What an incredible achievement and one that could not have happened without the support of Bakers Delight, their franchisees and staff and the whole community. Thank you for helping us sprinkle some change! Watch our thank you message here. First Class Hampers have just gone live with their BCNA range- $5 from each hamper sold will be donated to BCNA. More information here. Are you interested in becoming a BCNA Consumer Representative? Held in rural, regional and metropolitan locations around Australia, our Information Forums are free events for women and men diagnosed with breast cancer, and their partners, family and supporters. More information here. Enjoy the weekend, Ann-Marie xFriday update!
Hi everyone. It's time for another Friday Update. Community Highlights We have 30 new members. A warm welcome to Bubbly, Vix, Ebaar, joanne_06 and all the new members. This week we had 50 posts and 433 comments. Here are some posts you might have missed- PETA - Piano SCOTTS - Taxol Completed MUM2JJ - Five Years and Counting KESTER - Made Up My Mind BCNA News & Events Held in rural, regional and metropolitan locations around Australia, our Information Forums are free events for women and men diagnosed with breast cancer, and their partners, family and supporters - read more here Developed by BCNA and Fernwood Fitness, Revitalise with BCNA is a six-week online program designed to help women diagnosed with breast cancer stay active and well - read more here Christie says her friends and family are always asking her how they can help. That’s why she started her own ‘I am not cancer. I am me.’ BCNA supporter page. Read Christie’s message to her family and friends. Congratulations to everyone who completed the 120km BCNA & Inspired Adventures El Camino trek and who raised an absolutely INCREDIBLE $172,000 for BCNA. Here’s the group holding a Mini Field of Women on their journey in memory of those affected by breast cancer. Interested in our next adventure exploring the Tuscan countryside? Click here for more information. Have a lovely weekend everyone. ~ Ann-Marie xFriday update!
It’s time for the Friday Update! Community Highlights We have 31 new members. Please give a warm welcome to Mariont, CBLim, Kester and all our new members. This week we had 59 posts and 402 comments. A number of our Online Network members decide to write personal blogs about their journey. Here are some of our women who are currently doing that – Scorpionqueen Jdakic Lyndajma Gurneys Brenda5 BCNA News & Events Did you catch the Pink Lady Match last Sunday? 300 breast cancer survivors and their family and friends walked side by side in a lap of honour across the grounds of the MCG.If you missed it, check out the great report from 7 News. Are you ready for an adventure? BCNA has trekked the Great Wall of China and Macchu Picchu, then cycled Southeast Asia and now we are taking on Tuscany! Join a group of Pink Ladies and supporters for an amazing 10-day trek. To find out more, visit the Inspired Adventures Tuscany Trek website. Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) and the National Breast Cancer Foundation (NBCF) have delivered a joint submission to the two major parties contesting the 2016 federal election, the Liberal/National Coalition and the ALP. The submission, A better journey for all Australians affected by cancer, calls for the development of a national cancer strategy in response to the increasing incidence of cancer in Australia. We support a national cancer strategy that addresses the full spectrum of the cancer journey – from prevention and screening through diagnosis and treatment to palliative and end of life care, and the need for ongoing research into treatments and a cure. Our submission uses breast cancer to demonstrate that, while good progress has been made to date, there is still much to be done. To find out more, please visit 2016 Federal Election Submission. Do you have trouble sleeping at night? BCNA has a new fact sheet that might help. You can download here it or order a hard copy here. Are you on social media? Don’t forget to like our page on Facebook and follow us on Twitter and Instagram. Have a lovely weekend, ~Ann-Marie x
