Lymphoedema Information Day
Registration has just been extended until 13th March Come along to Tamworth for the Regional Lymphoedema Information Day on Saturday 21st March. To attend this wonderful day of learning about lymphoedema, the best practice to treat and manage this condition, latest research, and opportunity to see and talk to our sponsors about their lymphoedema products! 7.30-10 am Session for medical and health care professionals only 10am -4.30 pm Sessions for public-everyone consumers ,medical and health care professionals https://www.lymphoedemasupport.com/upcoming-events/information-day-2020 Send your registration form in by 13th March Go to www.lymphoedemasupport.com and follow the links to register. Don't miss out! Please go to the Lymphoedema Support Group of NSW Facebook page and like and share their posts. This conference is priceless opportunity for anyone who has had breast cancer surgery, or who cares for people who have had bc surgery . (family or service industry) or other cancers especially head and neck, genital /urinary/gynaecological , melanoma,. Gp's,physios, occupational therapists, massage therapists, podiatrists,- lots of people who could benefit from top notch advice to be able to help the estimated 40,000+ people living with lymphoedemea in Australia & New Zealand You can also be born with lymphoedema or a predispostion to it , or it can result from an injury, can be a side effects from many other diseases also . Not restricted to breast cancer . Up to 20% of all breast,ovarian and prostrate cancer survivors develop lymphoedema. Early treatment leads to better outcomes. It is essential for patients to have education and adequate support to ensure compliance and self care to reduce the impact of this chronic condition and reduce associated complications due to inadequate self management of lymphoedema.
'Understanding and Managing Pain with Metastatic Breast Cancer' Interactive Digital Event
Have you registered for tomorrow night's 'Ask the Expert' online event? Living with a metastatic breast cancer diagnosis can mean needing to manage pain. This can have both a physical and emotional impact. Through discussion with your treating team, there may be ways pain can be managed to help maintain quality of life. BCNA is hosting a webcast: Ask the Expert: Understanding and managing pain with metastatic breast cancer on Thursday 13 July 2023. You will hear from Dr. Belinda Yeo, Medical Oncologist. Dr. Yeo is jointly appointed to the Austin Hospital as a medical oncologist and Olivia Newtown-John Cancer Research Institute as a clinician scientist, located in Melbourne. She is also co-lead of the VCCC Research and Education Stream for breast cancer. This webcast will aim to increase knowledge about different types of pain and tips to assist in explaining your type of pain to your treating team. It will also include information about current therapies, and strategies to help maintain quality of life when living with pain associated with metastatic breast cancer. REGISTER VIA LINK https://kapara.rdbk.com.au/landers/bc22ce.html
Upcoming event: Warrnambool Information Forum, 28 March
Breast Cancer Network Australia is holding an Information Forum for people living with breast cancer and their supporters. The forum will cover a range of topics including the latest in breast cancer treatment, strategies to enhance physical and emotional wellbeing, lymphoedema, and how you can live well during treatment and beyond. It will also be an opportunity to hear about what BCNA does and the services and resources we have available, alongside hearing from the local community groups and BCNA members who will share their experiences on a panel. Guest speakers will include Oncology Social Worker Carrie Lethborg, Breast Care Nurse Rebecca Hay, BCNA member Katie Monigatti, Specialised Lymphoedema Physiotherapist Alicia Boyd and a virtual presentation from Lymphologist Professor Neil Piller. For more information about the day and to register, please visit the BCNA website: https://www.bcna.org.au/news-events/events/information-forums/warrnambool-information-forum/
Annabel Crabb and Side effects of Treatment (Online Q&A) Feb 23rd 5-6pm
Click on the link at the bottom, to 'sign up' for the Q&A event ..... Everyone’s breast cancer experience is different, including the impact of treatment. Some people may experience few or mild side effects, while others may have long-lasting issues that continue after treatment has finished. Breast cancer treatments aim to destroy cancer cells and treatments may include chemotherapy, radiation, hormone therapy, surgery, immunotherapy and targeted therapies. While there are many benefits to having treatment – namely saving lives – some treatments don’t just affect cancer cells but may also affect healthy cells too. Side effects from treatment can vary greatly and can be influenced by type of breast cancer, the location of the disease, age and different types of treatment. Common side effects may include: fatigue, hair loss, joint pain, skin and nail problems, menopausal symptoms, lymphedema, weight loss or gain, poor appetite and diarrhoea. In addition, breast cancer treatment can also affect a patient’s mental health, their relationships, their ability to work, to look after children and to function in their day-to-day life. It’s unlikely that those diagnosed with breast cancer will experience many or all of these side effects. But quality of life, support and survivorship care are important areas of discussion in the treatment of this disease. In our next free and online Q&A, we explore research that’s aimed at improving treatments that have less side effects, strategies to manage side effects both during and after treatment, and we’ll hear personal stories and advice from those who have a breast cancer experience. https://www.breastcancertrials.org.au/news/qa-events/qa-the-side-effects-of-treatment/Did you miss the Webcast: Managing long-term side effects of breast cancer treatment?
Hi all, If you missed the webcast on Tuesday night, you can now watch on-demand via the following link https://kapara.rdbk.com.au/landers/73f44c.html The webcast was well received and a topic that is relevant to many people navigating the side effects of breast. This webcast addressed common long-term side effects of breast cancer treatment and how you can manage them, explain why ongoing support and follow-up care is important, explore the role of survivorship care plans and why you might need one, and let you know about support and resources available to you. Registrations exceeded 3,000 and more than 1,000 people watched the webcast live. We welcome feedback from those who have already watched the session.
