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Physical wellbeing during breast cancer and treatment

WEBPhysical wellbeing. Breast cancer and its treatment can have many physical effects on your body. You might be challenged by fatigue, pain, lymphoedema, lowered …

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Bone health and metastatic breast cancer

WEBMetastatic breast cancer can have a significant impact on bone health. Specifically, breast cancer cells can spread to the bone and damage the bone cells. This …

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Booklets and Factsheets

WEBBooklets. Breast cancer and sexual wellbeing (2019) Breast cancer and its treatment can affect sexual wellbeing in many different ways. This booklet outlines …

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Exercise and staying fit

WEBExercise and staying fit. Getting regular exercise during and following your breast cancer treatment can have many benefits. It can improve your physical and …

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Vitamins — BCNA Online Network

WEBHi @Nikkilee, I haven't tried Biotin but you jogged my memory and whilst my nails didn't suffer too badly with Taxol, when I was going through menopause before BC my hair …

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Starting retirement with a bang/crashSo here I am

WEBHi everyone. Firstly, what a lovely group this is.

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Ask the Expert: Menopause – It’s more than a hot flush!

WEBPart of our 'Ask the Expert' series - with Dr Tonia Mezzini. Many people experience changes to their sexual wellbeing associated with breast cancer treatment that can be caused by menopause or menopause-like symptoms. These can include vaginal dryness or discomfort, loss of libido (sex drive), changes to self-esteem and fatigue.

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Centrelink assistance for people affected by breast cancer

WEBA Health Care Card is available to people who receive certain payments from Centrelink. If you qualify, you will benefit from cheaper prescription drugs, bulk-billing of …

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Living with metastatic breast cancer

WEBJump To. As the initial shock and distress of having your life turned upside down settles, you may find living with metastatic breast cancer over the long term throws up a number …

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The National Institute of Complementary Medicine

WEBWestern Sydney University’s NICM Health Research Institute (NICM HRI) is Australia’s leader in integrative and complementary medicine research and policy. Seed funded by …

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BCNA welcomes new Peta Murphy Breast Imaging Suite at …

WEBThe $4.5 million suite – funded by the Victorina Government – will be the first comprehensive public diagnostic breast imaging service at Peninsula Health - encompassing mammography, ultrasound, biopsy. The new service was named in honour of the late Peta Murphy MP who tirelessly championed better breast cancer care and …

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Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health (MCWH)

WEBWe make women’s health work for migrants and refugees in Australia. Multicultural Centre for Women’s Health (MCWH) is a community-based, not-for-profit organisation led by, …

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The power of BCNA’s consumer voice at COSA

WEBJodie Lydeker - Finding the new normal. In her session, Living Well with and Beyond Breast Cancer, Jodie presented a lived experience view of breast cancer …

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Assistance from your GP

WEBJoin our Online Network if you think that talking to others online and sharing experiences will help. Contact BCNA’s Helpline on 1800 500 258 between 9.00 am to …

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Breast awareness

WEBBreast awareness. Early detection of breast cancer while it is small and confined to the breast provides the best chance of effective treatment. Being aware of …

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Chronic Disease Management Plan

WEBChronic Disease Management Plan. GP Management Plans support people with chronic medical conditions that have been, or are likely to be, present for six months or longer. …

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Support in rural and regional Australia

WEBVisit BCNA's Service Finder to find a support group near you. Contact BCNA’s Helpline on 1800 500 258 between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm AEST Monday to …

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