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- Young women affected by breast cancer
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New Year Better Year
Hi Everyone
I have just returned from a wonderful trip to Europe.The sort of trip you feel is very much needed after diagnosis and treatment for Breast Cancer. I didn't want my life to change and one of the things I greatly enjoy is skiing. My husband John and I just love skiing and travelling together.
We rode the highest cable car in Europe and breathed in the alpine air and the beauty of the landscape. I have attached a photo I have called 'on top of the world' which is taken on that peak.
Holiday wishes and office hours
On behalf of the BCNA staff team, I would like to wish everyone a happy and safe holiday season.
We know that this can also be a difficult time for some families and individuals and hope that our network, particularly our online network, provides a sense of connection and support over this period.
Our office will close on Thursday 22 December and re-open on Tuesday 3 January. There will be some delay in the despatch of kits ordered during the break, but we will be working hard to ensure all orders are processed as soon as possible after we return on the 3rd.
Farewell, and thanks to you all!
I want to take this opportunity to thank all those people, and especially our BCNA women, for your support, encouragment and love over the years.
I have said on many occasions that my first advocacy thoughts following my diagnosis in 1993 were about improving a system that mostly didn't work for me. In my ignorance and naiveity, I didn't realised that in some ways this would be like turning around the Queen Mary!
Hi Everyone
Hi Everyone
Today is my 3rd official day as the new CEO of BCNA.
I have just finished a 2 week transition period with Lyn Swinburne which was a great opportunity to settle in and meet many people.
I was diagnosed with breast cancer in June this year and finished my radiotherapy at the end of September. Like many of you, I am now on hormone therapy and will be for the next five years.
Breast Cancer and Sexual Wellbeing - BCNA's new resource
I'm so pleased to let you know that BCNA has developed a new information booklet for women with breast cancer called Breast Cancer and Sexual Wellbeing.
We started to look in more detail at the impact of breast cancer on women's sexual wellbeing, after women had been contacting us, surprised and distressed at this unexpected consequence.
We wanted to better understand how many women were experiencing problems, and the type of issues they were experiencing. So we commissioned Professor Jane Ussher from the University of Western Sydney to conduct research for us.
You know you're on chemo when...
Hi everyone. I thought I'd start a thread to try and find the funny side of chemo, as I truly feel as though I've had my funny bone removed. Usually my sense of humour is what defines me and gets me through the hard parts of life. I don't know how you all feel but I've struggled to find myself in the last 6 weeks since my journey began, and now as I approach my 2nd chemo treatment, I could do with a boost by people who are travelling a similar road to mine.
So I'll start off, and I hope you can share your funny experiences with me....
Help - best dinners to freeze
Hi everyone - it is fantastic to be back in the Pink after having my son, Oscar.
Now - I need a little help from my friends! A girlfriend and I were chatting last night about the best meals that will freeze.
She was recently diagnosed with breast cancer and has been well supported by family and friends but is COMPLETELY over spag bol and lasagna.
So I said I would reach out to our Network and ask for suggestions of the best meals that we can provide for the freezer. That way I can let everyone else know what else they can cook for her.
How dare you.....I'm back!
So I've picked myself up and dusted myself off from the shock of the last few weeks...boy it was a doozy to get my head around but I'm back.... ready to face the world again and give this disease WHAT FOR! I'm gonna stare this demon down and give it a whooping! ☺
I started my new treatment regime last Thursday...Vinorelbine (chemo) 2 weeks on and 1 week off, Denosumab (injection for bones) 3 weekly and Herceptin 3 weekly. So far so good, but only time will tell how effective it will be. In the meantime I'm going to get on with living! :-)
New to all this and need friends
Hi I dont quiet know where to start, A routine mamogram found a lump in my right breast on the 3rd Jan 2012, I was informed that day that I would need to see breat surgeon. I had biopsy on 19th Jan and got results on the 31st Jan. I had surgery on 17th Feb were they removed lump and 2 sentinle nodes. I get my results on the 6th March.
I had a bad day yesturday and didnt know who to talk too till my partner came home and said to join bcna.
Chemo #2 FEC
Well after having a couple of good weeks in the lead up to cycle 2, things went a little pear shaped. I felt like I was getting a cold over the weekend and was extremely tired on Sunday night, by the time we sat down for dinner I was so congested. I got the shivers and 5 minutes later was roasting hot. Uh oh. Off to emergency I went with a fever. Ended up on IV antibiotics and having a chest X-ray and ct brain. Went through hell and back waiting for the results on the ct, but they were clear. My bloods were ok too, so it looks like I had sinusitis.
Upcoming group event
Encore programme
Encore programme will be held in Wollongong October through to December. Date TBA. More details to come.
Gentle exercise programme held over 8 week. Floor exercises and some pool aquarobics (you don't need to know how to swim). Plus discussions of subjects of groups preferences.
When:Mon, 01/10/2012 - 1:36pm - Sat, 01/12/2012 - 1:36pm
Exciting Environmental Risk Event
Renowned researchers, Professor Ian Shaw, and Professor Murray Mitchell, at the invitation of the Breast Cancer Network, will be part of an expert panel hosting a public seminar on Breast Cancer and Environmental Risks.
When:Sat, 21/07/2012 (All day)
