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Noticeboard
We shall regularly publish items of interest and special events on this
noticeboard.
You are welcome to Submit a new Notice for consideration.
| BreaCan - Gynaecological and Breast Cancer Support | INDEX |
BreaCan is an information and support service for people affected by gynaecological cancers or breast cancer, their families and friends.
BreaCan offers a range of services and programs including a library, fortnightly information sessions, a ‘Feel Good’ gentle exercise program and services specific to the needs of women with advanced cancer.
BreaCan also has trained volunteers who have experienced breast cancer or cared for someone who has. They can provide support to people face-to-face, by phone or email.
BreaCan operates from a city based resource centre open 3 days a week. You can drop in or call on 1300 781 500.
Address: Ground Floor, Queen Victoria Women’s Centre, 210 Lonsdale Street, Melbourne VIC 3000
Postal: GPO Box 1066, Melbourne VIC 3000
Phone: 1300 781 500
Fax: 9921 0840
Opening Hours: Monday, Wednesday & Thursday, 10am – 2pm. |
| Caring for You program becomes the My Care Kit | INDEX |
| Breast Cancer Network Asutralia (BCNA) is pleased to announce that from 1st January 2005, they will be taking over the management of the Caring fro You program (Berlie will continue as sponsors). The program kit will be renamed My Care Kit and will contain the same items. Any queries please email mycarekit@bcna.org.au |
| Submitted By: | | Web Address: | www.bcna.org.au | | Organisation: | GV Health | Email: | | | Submitted On: | 17/12/2004 12:24 PM | Phone: | |
| The Young Ones - Monthly Newsletter | INDEX |
The Young Ones Breast Cancer Support Group for Victorian Women under 45, posts it's monthly newsletter on it's website at:
http://members.optusnet.com.au/~tanya_wilson/html/homePage.htm
Visit the website for the latest Young Ones news, meeting dates and photos. |
| Look Good Feel Better Program at Shepparton | INDEX |
The dates for the next Look Good Feel Better Programs at Shepparton are: August 5 & November 25.
For more information please contact the Social Work Department at GV Health. (03) 58322200 |
| Submitted By: | Virginia Keller | Web Address: | | | Organisation: | GV Health | Email: | | | Submitted On: | 11/6/2004 4:51 PM | Phone: | 03 58 322 200 |
| BreastCheck the breast BSE pad - as seen on A Current Affair | INDEX |
BreastCheck the breast BSE (bresat self examination) pad as seen on TV is now available via their website, or over the phone. Cost is $49.50 plus postage
Details are as follows:
For internet orders: www.breastcheckaustralia.com.au
or email: Kathy@BreastCare4Women.com
or phone: 1300 88 48 33 to place a phone order. |
| Release of 'My Journey Kits' | INDEX |
The 'My Journey Kit' is produced by the Breast Cancer Network of Australia and aims to help Australians navigate their way through the breast cancer journey. This kit may help those diagnosed with breast cancer to identify sources of information and support and choose what and when they access it.
The kit has 3 main elements:
1) Information Guide - to information and support resources
2) Personal Record - a place to record all your personal medical history, what was discussed at consultations, calendar of appointments and treatment expenses form
3) Satchel - a convenient place to keep everything together
Also included in the kit is the NBCC's 'A Guide for women with early breast cancer', a state-based listing of extra resources and contacts, BCNSa brochures and The Beacon magazine.
Every woman diagnosed with breast cancer within Australia is welcome to a free copy. Contact BCNA on phone 1 800 500 258, Fax 03 9805 2599 or e-mail mharvey@bcna.org.au. |
| Look Good Feel Better Program at Wangaratta | INDEX |
| The Look Good Feel Better Program is a free workshop where women undergoing treatment for cancer can learn beauty techniques to help them care for their appearance while they are coping with disfiguring side effects of treatment. The breast care nurses are pleased to announce that this program will be now offered in Wangaratta. Dates for the workshop this year are as follows: 6th of May, 9th of September and the 9th of December. More information and bookings can be made by calling Kerrin Elliot or Marg McKenzie on 03 57 220473. |
| Submitted By: | Margaret McKenzie | Web Address: | | | Organisation: | Northeast Health Wangaratta | Email: | margaret.mckenzie@nhw.org.au | | Submitted On: | 19/4/2004 2:29 PM | Phone: | 03 57220473 |
| Breast Awareness - getting to know what is normal for you | INDEX |
The Breast Awareness approach to the early detection of breast cancer encourages women of all ages to be familiar with the normal look and feel of their breasts. It is considered to be a 'wellness approach' and is different to breast self-examination (BSE), although similar in many ways.
Breast Awareness encourages breast familiarity as part of a general body awareness and health care. If women are familiar with what is normal for them, they may be better able to recognise an abnormal change. Breast Awareness differs from BSE in that no specific technique, or regularity, is promoted.
Breast self-examination is a monthly, systematic examiniation of the breasts that follows a set routine. It has been promoted to women since the 1950s but in recent years has come under much scrutiny. Research from around the world has not shown BSE to be effective in reducing deaths from breast cancer. In 1999 the National Breast Cancer Centre published a review of all available literature on the effectiveness of BSE. It found that there is currently insufficient evidence to encourage or discourage the practice of a systematic approach to BSE to reduce deaths from breast cancer. The World Health Organisation, through its International Agency for Research on Cancer (IARC 2002) found that there was inadequate evidence that breast self-examination can reduce mortality from breast cancer. To add to this, a large, 10-year randomised observational study conducted in Shanghai showed no significant survival gains from the practice of BSE.
We know how important it is to find breast cancers as early as possible, this is when there are the best chances of successful treatment, increased survival and/or improved quality of life.
How can we help women to detect breast cancer early?
Firstly, for women aged 50-69, we promote screening mammography. It is currently the best, and only proven method for early detection that is likely to save lives across the population.
For women of all ages, and between mammographic screenings, we can promote the Breast Awareness messages:
* Get to know your breats and what's normal for you by looking at them and feeling them
* If you notice an unusual change, see your doctor.
The Cancer Council Victoria's Breast Awareness brochure gives women practical advice in becoming Breast Aware. To order copies call the Cancer Information and Support Service on 13 11 20.
(Reference: Cancer Council Victoria 'Breast Awareness' flyer) |
| Bosom Buddies Along the Murray - Young Women With Cancer Support | INDEX |
Bosom Buddies Along the Murray - Young Women With Cancer Support Network meet the first Tuesday of each month, Conference Room, upstairs at Paddys Irish Pub, 491 Kiewa St, Albury, NSW from 7-9 pm. This group tries to address additional concerns specific to a younger person’s needs e.g. fertility issues, premature menopause, children etc. Regular meetings provide these women the opportunity to meet and share concerns with other women in a similar situation. At some meetings medical experts and other guest speakers will also be invited to present on a range of topics chosen by this group.
Contact the Albury-Wodonga Breast Care Nurses, Jenny or Deidre on phone 02 60 581 858 or mobile 0428 284 642. |
| The Spirited Sisters - Young Womens Breast Cancer Support Group - Wang | INDEX |
| A Young Women’s Breast Cancer Support Group called - The Spirited Sisters - has been established in Wangaratta, and you are very welcome to attend. The group meets monthly - all enquiries should be directed to Breast Care Nurse Kerrin Elliot on phone/fax 03 57 220 473. |
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