Breast cancer warning for younger women
Jessica Allen, of Norah Head, was 16 weeks pregnant with her second child when an ultrasound confirmed she had triple negative breast cancer. Alarmed at discovering a large, hard lump…
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‘Pink up’ your pets for breast cancer awareness
Cancer Council have put the call out for the local community to show the Power of Pink by ‘PAWticipating’ in its inaugural Pets in Pink Fundraiser. October is Breast Cancer…
Permanent BreastScreen clinic at Charmhaven
A permanent BreastScreen clinic has opened at Charmhaven. For years, women have had to wait for the mobile BreastScreen van to come to Lake Haven shopping centre about every six…
Mobile breast screening clinic in Woy Woy
A new mobile breast screening clinic has opened in Woy Woy to help provide free mammograms to women aged between 50 to 74 years. The mobile van, which will be…
Cancer survivor Rebecca is So Brave
Rebecca Baldwin from Narara has stepped out of her comfort zone, stripping off to be painted for the 2022 So Brave calendar to raise breast cancer awareness. The calendar features…
Spotlight on men’s health in Male Breast Cancer Week
Breast cancer isn’t just for women. That’s Central Coast Breast and General Surgeon Dr Mary Ling’s message during Male Breast Cancer Week. Cancer does not discriminate, but when it comes…
Bouncing back from breast cancer online
An Erina based Occupational Therapist and Cancer Rehabilitation Specialist has launched a new comprehensive online program for breast cancer survivors to utilise during COVID-19. Kate Perkins runs the Cancer Rehabilitation…
Barber shop duo raises $4,000 for breast cancer research
Two Terrigal barbers have raised thousands of dollars for breast cancer research by holding a 24 hour barber challenge. The Private Studio’s Nick Senam and Jacob Koster trimmed their way…
Local women bare all for breast cancer awareness
Two local women are gearing up to get their gear off as calendar girls for Australia’s leading young women’s breast cancer charity, So Brave. Bensville’s Carol Smith and Gosford’s Beck…
Breast cancer survivors & supporters to compete at Dragon Boat Festival
Five members of Toukley based Dragons Abreast dragon boat group, Coastbusters, are heading to the International Breast Cancer Paddler’s Commission (IBCPC) Dragon Boat Festival this July. Dragons Abreast are a…
Peninsula Swans raise money for charity
The Peninsula Swans Junior AFL Club turned pink on Mother’s Day 2018 and raised $600 for the McGrath Foundation. “The club is going through a period of growth and a…
After breast cancer exercise program available
The YWCA NSW after breast cancer exercise program “Encore” helps women reclaim their wellness after experiencing this adversity and will run in Erina until November 30. “Being diagnosed with breast…
Free post breast cancer program at Berkeley Vale
The Encore free post breast cancer program will be commencing at Berkeley Vale. The YWCA NSW after breast cancer exercise program, Encore, helps women reclaim their wellness after experiencing the…
Pink Ribbon Day Greyhound Race Meeting a success
The Pink Ribbon Day Greyhound Race Meeting organised by Central Coast trainer Ms Raelee Shearer, on October 4, was a successful event, and raised $4,818 from online donations from people…