HISTORY OF BCNA
BCNA releases its issues paper Making
Lyn Swinburne AO is diagnosed with breast cancer and subsequently begins to lobby for enhancements to treatment and support for other women affected.
BCNA successfully advocates to have Herceptin listed on the Pharmaceutical
Metastatic Breast Cancer Count: Living in Plain Sight . Trodelvy is listed on the PBS for people living with triple negative metastatic breast cancer.
BCNA publishes the Men Get Breast Cancer Too booklet to highlight the impact the disease has on men.
BCNA partners with Berlei to launch the My Care Kit distributed free to women who undergo a mastectomy.
BCNA begins its powerful partnership with Bakers Delight .
Benefits Scheme (PBS) for women with early breast cancer.
BCNA’s landmark State of the Nation report is released.
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Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) is officially launched at the first National Breast Cancer Conference for Women in Canberra and the inaugural Field of Women is planted.
BCNA officially establishes a Helpline. BCNA successfully advocates to have Herceptin made available for people living with metastatic breast cancer.
The Field of Women is brought to life at
BCNA launches a peer- to-peer Online Network to provide people with a safe space to connect with others going through a similar experience.
BCNA successfully advocates for expanded early access to superannuation. Red Energy becomes a Major Partner.
BCNA releases tailored resources for people from First Nations and LGBTIQ+ communities diagnosed with breast cancer.
BCNA's continued advocacy sees Enhertu and Keytruda listed on the PBS for people living with metastatic breast cancer.
the MCG. BCNA launches the My Journey Kit. Sussan becomes a Major Partner.
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June 2023 | Issue 95
Breast Cancer Network Australia
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Issue 95 | June 2023
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