💻 Webinar: Chemotherapy ends, nerve pain can persist
Many people are surprised to find that nerve pain, tingling, numbness or discomfort can continue long after chemotherapy treatment has ended. Known as chemotherapy-induced peripheral neuropathy (CIPN), these symptoms can affect mobility, independence and everyday life. Join this upcoming webinar from VCCC Alliance to learn about new research exploring a non-drug approach to managing persistent nerve pain after chemotherapy. Researchers will share findings from the TMaC Study, which investigated repetitive transcranial magnetic stimulation (rTMS), along with insights from people living with neuropathy after cancer treatment. 💙 This webinar may be particularly relevant for anyone experiencing ongoing nerve symptoms after treatment or wanting to learn more about emerging supportive care options. 📅 Monday 19 October 2026 ⏰ 1.00pm to 2.00pm AEDT 💻 Online and free to attend 🔗 Learn more and register ❓Have you experienced neuropathy or lingering side effects after treatment? You're welcome to share your experiences with our community below. 💕Online Event: Improving Breast Cancer Risk Prediction with AI 🤖
Artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly important role in breast cancer research, and this upcoming online Breast Cancer Grand Round explores how AI could help personalise breast cancer screening in the future. 💗 Presented by A/Prof Davis McCarthy, this session will discuss the BRAIx risk score, an AI-based tool developed using BreastScreen Victoria mammograms to help predict a woman's current and future breast cancer risk. Researchers found the tool was a strong predictor of intermediate-term breast cancer risk and may help support more personalised, risk-based screening approaches. 📅 Wednesday 7 October 2026 🕐 1:00pm to 2:00pm AEDT 💻 Online 🎯 Mainly aimed at clinicians and researchers, but suitable for anyone interested in the future of breast cancer detection and screening. As technology continues to evolve, research like this is helping explore new ways to identify risk and improve breast cancer outcomes through more tailored screening pathways. 💕 🔗 Register here: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/bcgr-featuring-aprof-davis-mccarthy-tickets-2000232079996 Have you heard much about the use of AI in breast cancer screening and diagnosis? We'd love to hear your thoughts in the comments. 💬💗📢 Webinar Sep 21: Precision cancer prevention for every community
As cancer research continues to evolve, there is growing interest in making cancer prevention and screening more personalised. This upcoming online session from the VCCC Alliance will explore how emerging approaches to cancer screening can better serve people from culturally and linguistically diverse communities, helping ensure that advances in cancer prevention benefit everyone. The webinar will examine cancer screening using polygenic risk scores (PRS) and discuss why diverse communities are often underrepresented in the research that informs these approaches. Speakers will share practical strategies for improving participation, reducing barriers to access, and creating cancer research and screening programs that are more inclusive and equitable. For people affected by breast cancer, equitable access to prevention, screening and early detection is an important part of improving outcomes across all communities. This session may be of interest to anyone passionate about making cancer care and prevention more accessible and inclusive. 💗 🗓 Date: 21 September 2026 ⏰ Time: 1:00pm to 2:00pm (AEST) 💻 Where: Online 👉 Register for the webinar here Have you experienced barriers to accessing breast cancer information, screening or support because of language, culture or location? We'd love to hear your thoughts and experiences in the comments below. 💬💕📅Grand Round: Researching the link between pregnancy and long-term protection against breast cancer
There is an upcoming Breast Cancer Grand Round hosted by the VCCC Alliance, featuring Associate Professor Kara Britt, a respected researcher in the field of breast cancer. This session will explore current insights and developments in breast cancer research, offering a thoughtful and informative overview of the science, care approaches, and emerging directions in this area. 📅 10 June 2026 🕙 1:00pm – 2:00pm 📍 Online Women who have had multiple full-term pregnancies are in part protected against the development of breast cancer compared to women who have no history of pregnancy. Join A/Prof Kara Britt in this Grand Round to learn how pregnancy induced tissue-resident memory T cells can protect against breast cancer and what is recruiting them. 👉 Learn more or register here💻Online event: VCCC Alliance Breast Cancer Grand Round
Breast Cancer Grand Rounds are designed primarily for healthcare professionals and focus on clinical research, case discussions, and advances in treatment. They provide an opportunity to hear directly from experts working at the forefront of breast cancer research, and to better understand how new knowledge is being translated into care. Breast Cancer Grand Round with Dr Julia Dixon-Douglas: Making sense of senescence: Impact of CDK4/6i on early-stage breast cancer biology. 📅 Date: 6 May 2026 🕐 Time: 1.00 pm to 2.00 pm AEST 📍 Format: Hybrid event, with options to attend online. 👉 Register for this event here💡 Curious about how AI is helping predict breast cancer risk?
If you’ve ever wondered what all this “AI” talk is about (and whether it’s more than just robots and buzzwords!), there’s an upcoming session you might enjoy. The VCCC Alliance is hosting an online event all about how AI is being used to improve breast cancer risk prediction. It’s designed for everyday people, no tech background needed, no fancy jargon required. Just bring your natural curiosity and perhaps a comfy chair and a cuppa. ☕ Tune in: 🗓 30 Mar 2026, 1.00–2.00pm AEDT 📍Online, register hereWelcome New Members - 20th June 2025
Welcome to members who recently joined our community! We hope you are connecting with others and finding support. riverflows BWG shroomietornado Newsusuau JamieM M0nP Jojo167 Nichola67 Squish BaggyPants33 HardDecisions Wilson09 Jess_ica BrissyGirl Michelle666 Chk2025 Charles6 Morag kat06 eberk BrisKate Shittingmypants Annie8 Duck2 grungle Fran6244 HopefulKind Swallow shez29 Nsin Bron77 PSR flatout Megs33 Libby52 Gailae71 Rosemary_C Dappermongrel Mat Tigers1962 Lana1 Amorrison Steph19 Mummamia22 MayaClaire Rona2302 Ksmith19 VeraRose26 KateCr mountains94 penlou Kate_M EddieC Klio Frances1 bcjourney Annie2025 31breastca Boy-Mum Salmax Forgetful_Lucy neene38 Juan nesssie31 NatR LokiLambchop Kp1111 Niks74 Cathy1 D69 Dunney Roz67 sabrinaperri This forum is a supportive space where you can connect with generous members who provide meaningful support to each other. Share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. Explore our various groups for greater peer-to-peer support. Helpful Links to Get You Started: How to start a discussion About BCNA's Online Network Check out our private groups! BCNA Online Network Groups Community Guidelines New breast cancer diagnosis? Read Living with DCIS, LCIS or early breast cancer Listen to BCNA's podcasts: Upfront About Breast Cancer: Just Diagnosed - What's Next? What You Don't Know Until You Do Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis? Watch Just diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer - what's next? Get the Most Out of Our Community: Our long-time members (and newbies too!) are a wealth of information. Don't hesitate to post your questions. You can also update your profile with details about yourself, such as your breast cancer experience and where you live (e.g., Sydney, Melbourne, Regional Victoria) for more targeted responses. You may like to check some of our more light-hearted discussion threads while you are here: Friday Funnies Wise words Creative Corner! Our Gardens Need Help? Message BCNA_Mod or one of our other moderators: Daina_BCNA Mez_BCNA Astrida_BCNA Risha_BCNA Denise_BCNA . You can also contact BCNA's Helpline Manager Kate_BCNA Please Note: Please be aware that your posts and comments in the public discussions and public groups can be found and read by anyone, including those who are not members of the network. This means that what you share in a public discussion or public group may be read by a wider audience, please consider this when sharing sensitive or personal details. The Online Network is not moderated by staff/volunteers on weekends. For urgent queries, contact the Helpline Team via email at [email protected] or phone 1800 500 258, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm AEST.Welcome New Members - 23rd May 2025
Welcome to members who recently joined our community in the past few weeks. We hope you are enjoying the conversations! mezmf bear91 Anonymous Nigella Sintah25 never_better Shar24 IDK16 Kmc GiniD Elgy Waratah shacol Linda67 184129 nowavic14 LeanneO PositiveVibes2 Sarah146 Luna_Loops Shell69 ZL HannahMich JosephineB1 Trud Modiri2 jd46 Rileyrat Kyleila Susan2025 Gigi_68 lemony Regina MB7 Clementine mis71t Jh2703 Ghadiri hmphmidgadzooks Michelle13 PygmyPossum25 Elaine66 eeyore_kun SAYO46 This forum is a supportive space where you can connect with generous members who provide meaningful support to each other. Share as much or as little as you feel comfortable with. Explore our various groups for greater peer-to-peer support. Helpful Links to Get You Started: How to start a discussion About BCNA's Online Network Check out our private groups! BCNA Online Network Groups Community Guidelines New breast cancer diagnosis? Read Living with DCIS, LCIS or early breast cancer Listen to BCNA's podcasts: Upfront About Breast Cancer: Just Diagnosed - What's Next? What You Don't Know Until You Do Metastatic Breast Cancer Diagnosis? Watch Just diagnosed with metastatic breast cancer - what's next? Get the Most Out of Our Community: Our long-time members (and newbies too!) are a wealth of information. Don't hesitate to post your questions. You can also update your profile with details about yourself, such as your breast cancer experience and where you live (e.g., Sydney, Melbourne, Regional Victoria) for more targeted responses. You may like to check some of our more light-hearted discussion threads while you are here: Friday Funnies Wise words Creative Corner! Our Gardens Need Help? Message BCNA_Mod or one of our other moderators: Daina_BCNA Mez_BCNA Astrida_BCNA Risha_BCNA Denise_BCNA . You can also contact BCNA's Helpline Manager Kate_BCNA Please Note: Please be aware that your posts and comments in the public discussions and public groups can be found and read by anyone, including those who are not members of the network. This means that what you share in a public discussion or public group may be read by a wider audience, please consider this when sharing sensitive or personal details. The Online Network is not moderated by staff/volunteers on weekends. For urgent queries, contact the Helpline Team via email at [email protected] or phone 1800 500 258, Monday to Friday, 9:00am-5:00pm AEST.Welcome New Members - 9th May 2025
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I recently attended Omico's 'Cancer and Genomics Webinar' which I found insightful. The webinar is now available to watch on demand—whether you missed it, want to revisit key insights, or share it with others who may benefit: Webinar Recording What’s Covered in the Webinar: ✔️ The role of precision oncology and CGP in today’s cancer care ✔️ Partnering with your oncologist to explore CGP and targeted treatments ✔️ Understanding clinical trials—how matching works and what participation involves ✔️ A Q&A with genomics experts, clinicians, nurses, and patients
