Australia's leading breast cancer consumer organisation – will bring breast cancer support to Warrnambool later this month.
On Tuesday 28 March, people living in and around Warrnambool who have been affected by breast cancer, will have the chance to come along to learn about the latest in current and emerging breast cancer treatments.
BCNA's Living Well Information Forums are designed to provide information and support to everyone affected by breast cancer – whether they have been diagnosed with DCIS, early breast cancer or metastatic breast cancer.
The forum will cover a range of topics including 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 the services and resources BCNA has available, alongside hearing from local community groups and BCNA members who will share their experiences.
BCNA's Director of Policy, Advocacy and Support Services, Vicki Durston, says BCNA will be taking the opportunity learn from locals about the challenges they are facing in regional communities.
"We know that some of the issues faced by people with breast cancer in regional and rural Australia include travelling long distances for treatment, which could be expensive and, in some cases, lead to extra accommodation costs, childcare costs and missed work," Ms Durston says.
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.
BCNA invites anyone interested in attending the forum to register here.
About us:
Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is Australia's leading breast cancer consumer organisation. BCNA provides information and support to those diagnosed and their supporters, opportunities to connect with others going through a similar situation and work to influence a stronger healthcare system to ensure all Australians affected by breast cancer receive the very best care, treatment and support.
