A team of leading Australian and New Zealand health researchers is undertaking a study to pilot a positive lifestyle intervention in New Zealand women. This aims to improve health and wellness in younger women after treatment for cancer.
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Busting With Life welcomes breast cancer survivors from across the Auckland region.
The Waikato Breast Cancer Research Trust (WBCRT) are selling hampers packed with locally made products and hosting an outdoor event with family friendly entertainment and an adults only area, hosted by Montana, with wine and beer to enjoy by the lake.
Why not take the stress out of organising your end of year function and bring the team to WBCRT's event. For just $65 per person, get the team together, share a delicious hamper filled with products from the Waikato and enjoy a relaxing evening of entertainment on Saturday 5th December at The Gallagher Academy of Performing Arts, University of Waikato from 5pm.
OR.... If you can’t make the event, just purchase a gift hamper; perfect for family, friends, colleagues, or clients. Gift hampers will be available for collection between Wednesday 9th and Sunday 13th December in Hamilton (locations and times TBC).
Purchase a hamper and/or event ticket, support local businesses and save lives. Visit their website today to order your hamper and event tickets: www.brightasabutton.co.nz/best-of-hamper-fundraiser
Look Good Feel Better has run several successful men's online classes to date, and have plenty of space in the upcoming classes. These free classes are for any man, at any stage of their cancer treatment.
The next men's class is Saturday 10th October at 4pm with Tim Tipene.
Tim (Ngāti Kurī, Ngāti Whātua) overcame a violent and abusive childhood, and broke the cycle to become a renowned inspirational speaker. He is the founder of the acclaimed Warrior Kids programme and an award-winning author.
To sign up for this class click here.
These 1-hour classes are run online, using live video software Zoom. This will enable any man to be able to join the classes, from anywhere in New Zealand, from the safety and comfort of their own home.
The class will still include Look Good Feel Better’s trained facilitator providing practical advice and tips to care for your skin, hair, body and mind as you undergo treatment. The participants will also receive a pack of specially selected donated skincare & toiletry product.
Please share this with anyone who you think would benefit from joining one of these fun, informative and practical workshops.
For more information, or to sign up for this class or any of their future Live Online Video men's classes, please visit their website lgfb.co.nz. Or call 0800 865 432.
Do you want to know more about breast reconstruction and breast cancer? This free event is open to the public and health professionals.
When: Wednesday 21 October 2020, 6:30 - 8:30 pm
Where: University of Auckland Faculty of Medical and Health Sciences, 85 Park Road, Auckland
Join a specialist team of surgeons and nurses from Counties Manukau DHB to learn about your options for reconstruction. You’ll hear about the different surgeries and the best timing for these, as well as what to expect from your recovery.
Following the presentations, Breast Cancer Foundation NZ invites you for refreshments and to join other participants, their breast nurses and staff from Counties Manukau to ask any questions you may have.
What kind of surgery is right for me? When should I have breast reconstruction? What about my other breast?
This information evening is held on Breast Reconstruction Awareness (BRA) day - an internationally recognised day dedicated to the education and awareness of breast reconstruction after breast cancer surgery.
Suitable for women who may wish to consider reconstruction after surgery for breast cancer, and their whanau. Health professionals with a breast cancer interest are also welcome.
Register here: https://www.eventbrite.co.nz/e/breast-reconstruction-awareness-evening-tickets-115450121421
For more information please contact: breastnurse@bcf.org.nz or call 0800 226 8773
BCAC Annual General Meeting
When: Tuesday, 24 November 2020
Time: 6:30-8 pm
Where: Online, via live video software Zoom.
All are welcome to the AGM. Please join us online to hear from BCAC Chair Libby Burgess and the committee. We will review our 2020 highlights and outline our plans for the year ahead. Come along and help us mark an extraordingary 12 months. All attendees will automatically go in the draw for a lovely bouquet of flowers.
If you would like to attend, you must RSVP to Celia Motion please on celiam@breastcancer.org.nz This is so we can send you a link and password to join the meeting.
Look Good Feel Better has run three successful men's online classes to date, and have plenty of space in the upcoming classes. These classes are for any man, at any stage of their cancer treatment.
The next men's class is Saturday 29th August at 4pm with Dr Giresh Kanji.
A musculoskeletal pain specialist and researcher, Dr Giresh has written several books including the bestseller “Brain Connections: How to Sleep Better, Worry Less and Feel Happier”. He will be sharing his expertise and giving practical advice.
These 1-hour classes are run online, using live video software Zoom. This will enable any man to be able to join the classes, from anywhere in New Zealand, from the safety and comfort of their own home.
The class will still include Look Good Feel Better’s trained facilitator providing practical advice and tips to care for your skin, hair, body and mind as you undergo treatment. The participants will also receive a pack of specially selected donated skincare & toiletry product.
Please share this with anyone who you think would benefit from joining one of these fun, informative and practical workshops.
For more information, or to sign up for this class or any of their future Live Online Video men's classes, please visit their website lgfb.co.nz. Or call 0800 865 432.
Due to the Government’s movement of COVID-19 alert levels, Look Good Fee
Article supplied by PINC and STEEL Cancer Rehabilitation.
More than 3000 people receive a breast cancer diagnosis every year in NZ and too many know that successfully completing treatment is just the beginning of an arduous journey back to health.
