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DATES FOR THE DIARY
ALBURY-WODONGA BREAST CANCER SUPPORT GROUP
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15 March AWBCSG MEETING 10 am Mitta Mitta Canoe Club
19 March LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER– to enrol contact Rosemary Creed 02 6021 3604
12 April AWBCSG MEETING 10 am Mitta Mitta Canoe Club Note change to 2nd Friday due to Easter
30 April LOOK GOOD FEEL BETTER– to enrol contact Rosemary Creed 02 6021 3604
2 May– 29 May Pink Bun Campaign Bakers Delight
12 May Mother’s Day Classic Sumsion Gardens/Belvoir Park
15 May AWBCSG MEETING 10 am Biggest Morning Tea Mitta Mitta Canoe Club
Congratulations -
Albury’s Volunteer of the Year
T he Albury-Wodonga Breast Cancer Support Group meets on the third Friday of each month in February to November, 10am to noon, at the Mitta Mitta Canoe Club building, Noreuil Park, Albury. It is a confidential and caring meeting,
sharing knowledge and experiences and offering comfort and friendship. Coffee and tea are supplied and you can bring nibbles to share if you wish.
PLEASE JOIN US
Albury’s Australia Day Awards for 2019 saw the presentation of Volunteer of the Year being made to
Rosemary Creed, the co-ordinator for the local Look Good Feel Better program. Rosemary has been
involved with Look Good Feel Better for 13 years. She enjoys her role and she valued how the
workshops lifted women's self esteem. “From the time they come into the room to the time they leave
they’re totally different and it’s just wonderful. Usually after about half an hour to an hour you can hear
laughing”.
CONTACTS
Committee Heather Knott (02) 6059 2314
Robyn Daly (02) 6021 5353
Marg Harrison (02) 6021 4551
Jodie Hart 0410 046 330
Marlene Gibson (02) 6021 6364
Barbara Iverson (02) 6056 1437
Feel free to contact any committee member for information or support. Correspondence to: Heather Knott– Facilitator 4 Armstrong Terrace West Wodonga Vic 3690 [email protected] Editor: Heather Knott [email protected] Sub editor: Robyn Daly [email protected] Hydrotherapy contact: Joan Blackwood (02) 6021 2396 0407 397 391
Heather with Happenings
Hi Everyone, Wow, what a summer. Hopefully autumn will bring us some relief from the hot days and warm nights. I hope you had a lovely time over Christmas and New Year with family and friends. AWBCSG’s year ended with our Christmas Lunch at the Commercial Club. Everyone who attended had a lovely time chatting and enjoying the delicious food. Once again the tables were beautifully set, making for a very festive day. Thank you to Hart Accounting for their donation towards our celebration.
Hydrotherapy success– The ladies from our support group who go to hydrotherapy sessions with WAGS at the Hospital Pool were delight that the pool finally reopened just before Christmas. We have kept our Wednesday 12.30pm session facilitated by WAGS with other WAGS members coming along too which is great. Several of the ladies attend other WAGS run sessions during the week. There is Monday and Tuesday at 1.30pm, Thursday 9am and 9.45am and Friday 9.15am. To attend WAGS sessions you will require a medical clearance signed by your GP, pay a small annual fee and $6 for each session you attend. During the closure of the Hospital Pool we decided to make other arrangements and attended GT Aquatics which worked very well. It has been decided that a session will be held on Tuesday at 11am at GT Aquatics 345 Wagga Road Lavington. To attend this session you just need to turn up and pay the $6 entry ($5 concession). You can also come before or stay longer and swim laps. There is no requirement to have a clearance signed by your GP or pay an annual fee. The closure of the pool made us realise how much benefit we get from hydrotherapy and are thrilled to be able to continue with more options. If you want to know more, or get a form contact, Joan on 6021 2396 or 0407 397 391.
WAGS facilitating sessions that AWBCSG members attend You will require a medical permission form signed by your doctor, pay an annual fee to WAGS and the weekly fee to the hospital. AWBCSG members also attend hydro sessions, that they facilitate themselves, at GT Aquatics at 345 Wagga Road Lavington. There is only a weekly fee with no forms required. Contact Joan on 6021 2396 or 0407 397 391 for more information and times for both GT Aquatics and Albury Base Hospital.
H ydrotherapy is held at the Albury Base Hospital with
REMINDER– Date Change April meeting is on second
Friday which is 12th April due to Good Friday on 19th April.
Congratulations to our wonderful friend Rosemary Creed for being named Albury City Volunteer of the year. Rosemary has been the co-ordinator of Look Good Feel Better for 13 years. Rosemary and her Team have been amazing
in making you feel special and lift your self-esteem, so you leave the workshop with a lighter step and in a better frame of mind. Thank you Rosemary from the AWBCSG and all the ladies you have helped over the years. We were fortunate to receive a donation of 80 calico bags from Norma, one of our members, to use for our Pamper Bag Project. A big thank you to the members that have been busy decorating the bags and making them colourful. They look very bright. Last year the McGrath nurses distributed 130 bags to women in our area diagnosed with breast cancer and the 8th edition of our resource guide has just been printed. We also appreciate the help the Craft Group at Hilltop provide in sewing up the half moon pillows we put in the pamper bags. May is once again a busy month with the Pink Bun Campaign commencing 2nd May and continuing until 29 May, which is a week longer than previous years. In the first 2 weeks 100% of the sales of pink buns comes to BCNA. In the second 2 weeks BCNA receives $1 from the sale of every 6 bag of healthy rolls. There is a new co- branded Breast Friends hessian bag with BCNA receiving a percentage of the sales. BCNA are l o o k i n g forward to the new campaign, with all funds raised put towards the My Journey Kit which is made available to all men and women when diagnosed with breast cancer. The NBCF Mother’s Day Classic is another annual fundraiser with the funds going towards breast cancer research. Finally, our May meeting is always our Biggest Morning Tea and are able to support one of these fundraisers. Until the next edition, enjoy Autumn and the colour it brings. Cheers,
Heather Knott
Complimentary Therapies Oncology Massage Therapists Samantha Lowe– Wodonga 0407 686 838 Katrina Crawford– Wellness Centre at AWRCC 02 60641562 Paula Hall– Porepunka 03 5756 2050 Heather Hay-Deniliquin 0407 626 148
Lymphoedema Massage Therapist Sue Butcher is a registered lymphoedema massage therapist and has rooms at 710 Young St Albury Sue can be contacted on 6041 3362 or [email protected] massageresults.com.au
Lymphatic Drainage and Remedial Massage Paul Nixon is a registered remedial massage therapist with Casey-Smith Method of complex lymphatic therapy in the treatment of lymphedema, Certificate IV in Health (massage), oncology massage 1 & 2, lymphatic drainage level 1 & 2 and a certificate of assessment and compliance for NSW Health to work within the hospital system. Paul has been working in the Ovens and Murray Valley region since 2002 and has appointments available at Bright Sports Centre and 1/611 Dean St Albury. Phone 0408 579 404 to make a booking
AWRCC Wellness Centre The following groups meet monthly;
Women’s Wellness Group 2nd Thursday 10.30 - 2 Carer’s Support Group 2nd Friday 12.30- 2.30 High Tea – for patients & carers 3rd Tuesday 1- 2.30 Men’s Cancer Support Group 4th Tuesday 10 -12 Art Relaxation Group 4th Wednesday 10 -12 Each Monday and Wednesday there is Oncology Massage and each Tuesday and Friday a Psychologist is available for counselling. Phone Karen- 6064 1562 at the Wellness Centre to book an appointment. Karen can also email you the monthly calendar and notify you of any up coming events if you would like.
LOOK GOOD… FEEL BETTER for 2019
Sessions will be held on the following Tuesdays; April 30, June 11, July 30 & September 10
from 9.15am – 12pm at the Albury Wodonga Regional Cancer Centre
Wellness Centre Please register at least 3 weeks prior to
the session you wish to attend. Contact Rosemary Creed 02 6021 3604 or
email on [email protected]
Once again the annual Pink Test in Sydney has been a successful fundraiser for the McGrath Foundation. Over $1.2 million was
raised which helps fund nine McGrath Breast Care Nurses for a year. Ten years on and still going strong. In 2009, when the Pink
Test started, there were 56 McGrath Nurses supporting around 1,500 families. The Foundation has proudly supported more than 67,000 families since 2005 and now have 120 McGrath Breast Care Nurses all around Australia.
At the Pink Test Prime Minister Scott Morrison used the occasion to announce $27 million in funding to support 41 breast cancer
care nurses, which is the McGrath Foundation's primary aim. Money raised from the Test and the $27 million of federal
government funding will increase the number of McGrath Foundation nurses to 161 and there are hopes that the figure will double
in the next five or six years. Of these nurses, 30 will be dedicated to supporting metastatic breast cancer patients. The Government currently funds 57 nurses with donations paying for the rest.
Our local McGrath Nurses Gabi and Jude are available at any stage of your
breast cancer journey for guidance, information or support. To make contact with
Gabi ring 0428 022 844 or 6064 1544 or with Jude 0428 284 642 or 6022 8841
The Albury Wodonga Breast Cancer Support Group appreciates the support Gabi and Jude provide and thank them for giving out our Pamper Bags.
There is also a Breast Care Telephone Support Service provided by the
McGrath Foundation. You can contact Pip Tuesday to Thursday 9-5 on 1800 183 338
to leave a message for her to get back to you. Alternatively send an email if it isn’t
urgent to [email protected]. Pip has been a MBCN since 2011. She is also a back up when a MBCN is away on leave. How lucky we are to have such great
support on our breast cancer journey all thanks to Jane McGrath.
A wonderful Christmas Lunch was enjoyed by AWBCSG members, husbands and friends at the Commercial Club
A most enjoyable final meeting for the year
BRAVE HEARTS NEWS
Sunday 11th November Brave Hearts Dragon Boat Club
held their 11th Community Regatta.
The day began with the traditional
blessing of the boats and waking of
the dragon. The racing was paused
at 11am with an Armistice Ceremony taking place. Racing continued for the 11 teams making up Social, Premier and
Junior categories as well as Survivors and Supporters Races. The results were:- Social– Flex Out Physiotherapy,
Premier– Wills Family & Friends, Junior– Api Naga/Beechworth SC, Survivors & Supporters Race- Brave Hearts DBC.
There was a marquee for BHMInc members and past DBC members who enjoyed the day of racing and the special
Remembrance Ceremony, Hearts on the Water and guard of honour to complete the regatta.
Saturday 1st December After training a presentation of 22 junior sized PDF’s was made by Wodonga Central
Rotary Club member Clive Faul for our junior members to wear when paddling. Our
junior crew is growing and we are thankful for this donation which provides jackets
that fit well allowing them to paddle in safety and comfort. As mention previously 3
juniors- Ella, Charlotte and Matt are off to Thailand in August next year as members
of the Australian Under v18’s Auroras Team to compete at the World Championships.
Leisure cruising is on every Sunday unless there is a regatta. With the warmer weather it is a late afternoon start
but will change to earlier in the afternoon as the weather cools. For more information phone Julie 0408 282 113
Saturday 8th December The last regatta for the year was at Carrum with a 45 races program.
We had teams entered in Seniors. Premiers and Juniors and the day
started with the 2km Mixed Sweeps Race.
Our success came in the following events:-
Seniors A Mixed 10s 200m 1st Seniors A Womens 20s 500m 1st
Seniors A Womens 10s 200m 3rd Seniors A Open 10s 200m 3rd
A great day to end 2018 racing.
December Congratulations to Berna who has been selected for the Senior B Australian
Aurora Team along with Maxi, Brendan and Diane who have been selected to
join the Senior C Australian Aurora Team for the World Championships in
Thailand in August 2019. Well done and all the best.
Sunday 27th January The Mile High Regatta at Falls Creek was held in freezing weather with fog and rain, what a
contrast from the summer we have had. We had a great day of racing despite the weather and
have another 6 trophies for BHDBC. Our success came in Premier Womens 10s 1st, Senior A
Mixed 10s 1st, Senior A Womens 10s 1st, Senior A Open 10s 1st, Survivors and Supporters 1st
and Senior A Womens 10s 3rd.
Saturday 2nd February We travelled to Canberra for their regatta at Grevillea Park on Lake Burley Griffin. It provided great experience as
we prepare for the Australian Championships in Canberra at Weston Park at Easter. We placed 6th out of 8 in
Womens 20s 500m, 4th out of 7 in Open 20s 500m and 3rd out of 7 Mixed 20s 500m.
THOUGHTS, PRAYERS and RAINBOWS
For any suffering loss, grief, sadness, any illness, just not feeling good or awaiting results, our thoughts, prayers and rainbows go out to you.
Chris S, Di L, Doreen G, Heather K, Raelene M, Sue W, Julie S, Lyn W, Julie E, Marg R, Thel W, and Judy R
If you know of anyone who could use a thought, prayer and a rainbow, please let us know so they can be
included in the next newsletter.
‘Love can bridge all distances. Surely the substance of rainbows is love.’
Holbrook/Culcairn Cancer Support Group
Meetings are held on the first Monday of each month alternating between Holbrook and Culcairn.
Contact Judy 0409 445 051 or Sharyn 0428 566 802 for date, time and place.
Research: ‘Lab in a drop’ reveals your risk Aussie scientists have developed a test that reveals your risk of such diseases as cancer, diabetes and Alzheimer’s, in a breakthrough expected to be available to patients as early as 2019. The rapid test would even show patients how a month at the gym, a better diet or laying off the booze can change your genetic makeup by switching off illness-causing genes and switching on good ones. The test, dubbed a “laboratory in a drop”, uses urine, sputum or blood to screen for genes known to cause diseases. The scientists hope to make it affordable, so that one day it could be sold in pharmacies. Herald Sun 19 July 2018
Obesity, Nutrition, and Physical Activity: Diet could cut breast cancer risk A diet of fish, vegetables and olive oil could decrease the risk of breast cancer. Macaque monkeys that were fed a Mediterranean diet had healthier breast tissue than those that ate high-fat and highly-processed diets, US scientists have found. After 31 months, the breast tissue of Mediterranean diet monkeys contained 10 times more lactobacillus, a good bacteria that is often added to probiotics and is shown to decrease tumour growth. Wake Forest School of Medicine study author Katherine Cook said it was previously unknown what possible factors could change the breast tissue microbiome. Herald Sun 4 October 2018
Research: Rub-on gel for cancer A gel rubbed onto the skin every day could slash the risk of breast cancer. The clear and odorless gel contains a form of the anti-cancer drug tamoxifen, which has been used for years to treat women with the disease by reducing levels of the hormone oestrogen, which can help some cancers grow. Scientists are carrying out a trial with healthy women to see if a gel containing the drug could prevent cancer in the first place. The theory is the gel will reduce breast density and slow down the rate at which healthy breast cells grow, because it will starve them of oestogen. Courier Mail 11 Jan 2019 These are an edited summary of news items in daily capital city newspapers. Produced by Cancer Council Australia, it aims to keep stakeholders up-to-date on media reporting of cancer. The articles do not necessarily represent the views of Cancer Council Australia.
In the news
Women’s Wellness Group
2nd Thursday 10.30am– 2pm
Women who have experienced any form of cancer are welcome to come along for a day of relaxation and friendship. There will be a different activity each month– craft, meditation, tai chi, guest speakers. We meet at the Wellness Centre at the AWRCC Borella Road, Albury. For more details please contact Julie 0428 293 359 or Trisha 0408 229 485 Or email: [email protected]
A man and a woman
who had never met were
sharing a sleeping
compartment on a train.
The man was on the top
bunk and the woman on
the bottom bunk.
During the night, the
man woke and said:
“Sorry to bother you, but
would you reach into the
cupboard to get me a
blanket- I’m freezing.”
“I’ve a better idea,” she
replied. “Why don’t we
pretend we are married?”
“Wow, what a good
idea!” he said. “Good,”
she said. “Get your own
blanket yourself, you
lazy sod!”
Helping one person might not change the world, But it might change the world for one person.
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The aim of the Albury-Wodonga Breast Cancer Support Group is to provide a confidential and caring meeting place where a group of women who have or who have had breast cancer can share knowledge, information and experiences. We can give and receive comfort, friendship and be a source of hope and acceptance to other women on their journey.
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WISE WORDS
Be who you are and say what you feel because those who matter don’t mind and those who mind don’t matter.
Hearts on the Water Remembrance Ceremony at the Community Regatta
