2011
Farewell gift to Lyn
Category: News - 22 December 2011
This quilt was presented as a farewell and thank you gift to Lyn Swinburne on her last day as CEO.
Strengthen your Recovery: A Pilates DVD
Category: Media release - 16 December 2011
BCNA is proud to announce the release of a new free resource for women to strengthen and support their recovery in the initial weeks following breast surgery.
Risk reducing medications can benefit women
Category: News - 13 December 2011
Tamoxifen and other similar drugs have been found to be effective in reducing the risk of breast cancer developing in high-risk women.
Media report may cause unnecessary concern
Category: News - 9 December 2011
BCNA is concerned that a story in today's media about a new drug called pertuzumab may cause some women with HER2-positive early breast cancer unnecessary worry.
Screening helps to save lives
Category: News - 8 December 2011
A new report has found that the number of women dying from breast cancer has decreased by one third since the introduction of the BreastScreen program.
Women take steps to show pink support
Category: Media release - 2 December 2011
More than 5,000 women will come together for the iconic Sussan Women’s Fun Run this Sunday 4 December.
Script fees reduced for chemotherapy drugs and Herceptin
Category: News - 1 December 2011
The Australian Government has announced changes to script fees for some chemotherapy drugs and Herceptin, making them cheaper for women from 1 December.
Pink Tribute at Admiralty House
Category: Media release - 24 November 2011
Her Excellency Governor-General Quentin Bryce AC CVO to recognise the contribution of Lyn Swinburne AM in her retirement as CEO and Founder of Breast Cancer Network Australia.
Thanks and congratulations to Shane Crawford
Category: News - 23 November 2011
Congratulations to Shane Crawford and thanks for his wonderful work on Celebrity Apprentice.
Avastin to be reviewed in Australia
Category: News - 21 November 2011
The Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration has advised it will review new information about the use of Avastin in treating secondary breast cancer.
Adelaide 'Living well beyond breast cancer' forum
Category: News - 10 November 2011
Adelaide women gather together to live well at BCNA’s Living Well Beyond Breast Cancer Forum
Tribute to Sarah Watt
Category: News - 7 November 2011
Lyn and the staff of Breast Cancer Network Australia were deeply saddened by the news of the passing of Sarah Watt on Friday 4 November 2011.
Wollongong 'Living well beyond breast cancer' forum
Category: Media release - 4 November 2011
Illawarra women gather together to live well at BCNA's Living Well Beyond Breast Cancer Forum
Love and Inspiration
Category: News - 28 October 2011
To celebrate our partnership, Sussan and BCNA members have combined to develop beautiful Love and Inspiration cards on sale now in Sussan stores across Australia.
Pink support for partners
Category: Media release - 21 October 2011
BCNA announces the launch of a new online support group for the partners of women diagnosed with breast cancer.
