Great Lakes

Breast Cancer Support Group

Newsletter

October 2024

Last Meeting                                                                                                           

Bruce Hopper Genetic Counsellor joined us, Bruce updated the group on the new thinking behind genetic testing and the direction he feels the testing is heading in. He did say because of the demands and the lack of staff he is very snowed under, but is excited about the advancements in this field. The ladies once again enjoyed chatting with Bruce, finding his talk very interesting.

In the past month our group has been very visible in the community, we would like to thank Jan Catling for organising a table for the group at the recent Age Services Expo. This event provided an opportunity to get the word out to our community about our role in the Great Lakes. There were many service providers at this event who were very interested in our work. Since the Expo we have had several phone calls from people wanting to attend one of our meetings next year as Guest Speakers. Big thank you to all the ladies that represented our group on the day.

Judy Smith, Jennie P. and Lorraine attended the Pink Up Forster event on behalf of our group, on the night Lorraine spoke of her journey and about our groups role in the area. This event was a fund raiser with proceeds  from the night going to  the McGrath Foundation. 

The group has also been invited to attend a Breast Cancer event in John Wright Park on 24thOctober 9.30am -11.30am organised by Sunrise Care Home. There is going to be a sausage sizzle, trust and treasure and music entertainment, our group will have a table displaying our Care packs and group information. If you are able to attend, please join us there in your Pink “Breast Friends” shirts.

Next Meeting – 4pm Wednesday 6th November 2024 at Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club

Our Guest Speaker for our November meeting will be Jillian Hull Occupational Therapist who specialises in helping clients with their Lymphoedema,  we look forward to Jillian joining us.

No Morning tea/coffee morning will be held this month due to our annual BCNA Field of Women  being held. Invitation with details are attached to this news letter, please remember to RSVP for catering numbers.

UP COMING EVENTS

No Meeting this is a social get together to end the year

 

All women who have experienced breast cancer are welcome to attend our meetings (first Wednesday every month at 4.00pm Tuncurry Beach Bowling Club). For further information please contact: Members Lorraine Milward 0410588736, Diane Thompson 0437137577, Carol King 65575946, Judy Smith 65546498 (Welfare Officer) or the Breast Care Nurse at Manning Rural Hospital on 6515 1918

Barraclough Jones & Associates, Specialist Lawyers & Conveyancers, Tuncurry, proudly supports women with breast cancer by donating the photocopying for the “Breast Friends” Newsletter