"I'm Gonna Love You Though It!
By Martina McBride
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Monday, August 29, 2011
Domino's Pizza is on board!
Domino's Pizza Ipswich Store
Are Partnering with us to host
2011 GIRLS NIGHT IN!
FASHION FRENZY!
Please order you next
pizza from Domino's!
ph: 131 888
Are You In?
August Update
Hi Girls!
Well August is almost coming to and end. Did you know we already have a number of sponsors on board and we are consulting with another two potentials at present. I see some of you have already looked at you invitation and replied, thank you.So it looks like we're in for a good Girls Night. Don't forget to be sorting through pre-loved ladies or kids fashion items you have at home. If you can't make it perhaps you can drop them in or post theme too PO box 483, Ipswich, Queensland. 4305.
Well sitting in a neat pile on Debbie's desk are the expression of interest packs information ready to go to the post office or be handed delivered. There is also information for potential business to sponsor at the bottom of our blog. If you can think of any business that may be able to help us out can you let them know. You never know just sharing the link to our blog on your facebook wall may put us in touch with some one who can help We are sure we're going to have a great night of fashion! But with a few more sponsors on board we can make it a totally awesome night.
Also if you already support the cancer council and would like to still come. please email deb at debbieonline68@yahoo.com.au to be offered ticket at cost. As only pre sold tickets can be paid for on the night and it is Strictly NO TICKET NO, ENTRY ON THE NIGHT.
The blog is continuiously being update. Posts to make you laugh and cry and information on other ways TO THINK PINK! We recognize there are countless ways to support the Queensland Cancer Council, cancer researcher and women currently battling cancer. How you chose to fight cancer is up to you!
Well August is almost coming to and end. Did you know we already have a number of sponsors on board and we are consulting with another two potentials at present. I see some of you have already looked at you invitation and replied, thank you.So it looks like we're in for a good Girls Night. Don't forget to be sorting through pre-loved ladies or kids fashion items you have at home. If you can't make it perhaps you can drop them in or post theme too PO box 483, Ipswich, Queensland. 4305.
Well sitting in a neat pile on Debbie's desk are the expression of interest packs information ready to go to the post office or be handed delivered. There is also information for potential business to sponsor at the bottom of our blog. If you can think of any business that may be able to help us out can you let them know. You never know just sharing the link to our blog on your facebook wall may put us in touch with some one who can help We are sure we're going to have a great night of fashion! But with a few more sponsors on board we can make it a totally awesome night.
Also if you already support the cancer council and would like to still come. please email deb at debbieonline68@yahoo.com.au to be offered ticket at cost. As only pre sold tickets can be paid for on the night and it is Strictly NO TICKET NO, ENTRY ON THE NIGHT.
The blog is continuiously being update. Posts to make you laugh and cry and information on other ways TO THINK PINK! We recognize there are countless ways to support the Queensland Cancer Council, cancer researcher and women currently battling cancer. How you chose to fight cancer is up to you!
Saturday, August 27, 2011
Global Illumination 2011 - Unite For A Cure!
This October 41 cities around the world
Illuminate in a mission to
find a cure for Breast Cancer
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| FEDERATION SQUARE * MELBOURNE * VICTORY Illumination Dates for Queensland are: Brisbane City Hall - October (1st October) Smith St Bridge * Gold Coast 28th September - October Currumbin Wildlife Santuary - October Gold Coast City Council - October Palazzo Versace - 25th October Q Super Centre - October
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Brisbane in 2011
Tickled Pink Masquerade Cocktail Party
Date: | Friday, 21st October 2011 |
Time: | 7.30pm - 11.30pm |
Event details: | Riverlife, Bottom of the Kangaroo Point Cliffs |
Dress: | Cocktail |
What: | Cocktail Party (beer, wine, soft drink and canapés) Plus a Thank-you bag to the value of $120.00 courtesy of our sponsors! Come down and support the National Breast Cancer Foundation, lots of lucky door prizes, raffles, entertainment for you to enjoy while enjoying the view onto the Brisbane River. Don't forget to wear a mask! |
Entertainment: | DJ ACraig and band "Flying Blind" |
Price: | $89 per person |
Why?: | To raise awareness and funds for the National Breast Cancer Foundation's research projects into the prevention and cure of breast cancer. |
Contact: | Danielle Fox 0407 966 578 Debby Scott- Ranson - 0419 793 122 |
MYTH: Finding a lump means it is cancer!
The diagram to the right illustrates some common non-cancerous breast anomalies. Although these may feel like lumps to the touch, they should not be cause for concern. However, only your doctor can diagnose these conditions and suggest treatment. The bottom line is, if you detect something out of the ordinary during your monthly breast self-exam, see your doctor immediately. Early detection always is the best form of prevention.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Early Detection Saves Lives
Breast Self-Exam (BSE)
Taking a few minutes to do a breast self-exam a minimum of once a month can make a lifetime of difference. Nearly 70% of all breast cancers are found through self-exams and with early detection the 5-year survival rate is 98%. If you find a lump, schedule an appointment with your doctor, but don't panic—8 out of 10 lumps are not cancerous. For additional peace of mind, call your doctor whenever you have concerns.
HOW TO DO A BREAST SELF-EXAM
In the Shower
Fingers flat, move gently over every part of each breast. Use your right hand to examine the left breast, left hand for the right breast. Check for any lump, hard knot, or thickening. Carefully observe any changes in your breasts.
Before a Mirror
Inspect your breasts with your arms at your sides. Next, raise your arms high overhead.
Look for any changes in the contour of each breast, a swelling, a dimpling of the skin, or changes in the nipples. Then rest your palms on your hips and press firmly to flex your chest muscles. Left and right breasts will not exactly match—few women's breasts do.
Lying Down
Place a pillow under your right shoulder and put your right arm behind your head. With the fingers of your left hand flat, press your right breast gently in small circular motions, moving vertically or in a circular pattern covering the entire breast.
Use light, medium, and firm pressure. Squeeze the nipple; check for discharge and lumps. Repeat these steps for your left breast.
Be Breast Aware
Being Breast Aware
Because breast cancer affects women of all ages, it is important that all women, including young women, examine their breasts regularly to pick up any changes. Self-examination is important because if you’re aware of how your breasts normally look and feel, you’re more likely to notice a change if it develops.
In addition to seeing your doctor each year for a breast examination, you should check your breasts regularly. A good time to do this is after the last day of your menstrual cycle or if you do not have periods, the same date each month. Most women find that their breasts are easier to examine just after their period when any premenstrual pain and lumpiness have settled.
You may check your breasts standing up, for example in the shower, or lying down, for example before going to sleep. Your partner should also be alert and look for changes in your breasts.
You can check your breasts by:
- Looking at the shape and appearance of your breasts and nipples in the mirror with your hands by your sides
- Raising your arms above your head and looking for a change in the shape of the breasts
- Feeling for lumps in the breasts either while lying down or standing
- Feeling for lumps in the nipples area and in the armpits
You should look out for the following changes:
- A lump or lumpiness or even a change in shape or appearance of your breast such a dimpling, redness and appearance of veins
- An area that feels different to the rest of your breast or any pain in your breast
- Any change in the shape or appearance of your nipple, such as your nipple being pulled in or development of a rash
- A discharge from your nipple, particularly if it is bloody
If you find a change don't panic
Most changes in the breast are not related to breast cancer. However, if you do find a change in your breast or a lump, it is important to visit your GP immediately.
Remember, the sooner you see your GP after finding a change in your breast, the better
Your GP will conduct a clinical breast examination to determine whether you will need further testing.
Take control of your health – you can help protect yourself against breast cancer
Unfortunately, many of us will know someone who has been touched by breast cancer, which affects one in eight Australian women1 – but you can help protect yourself against the disease.
More women are surviving breast cancer than ever before due to better testing and treatment. Breast cancer survival is now up to 85 percent1. The smaller a breast cancer is, the simpler the treatment and the better the outcome.
Early detection has been proven to save lives.
Be 'Breast Aware' and check your breasts regularly.
Be 'Breast Aware' and check your breasts regularly.
Thursday, August 25, 2011
Fight Like A Girl Photo Contest
And my vote went to . . .
Judy
Other finalist include
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| Mel |
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| Lisa-Maree |
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| The Surviving Sisters You can vote to |
Tuesday, August 23, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
Thursday, August 18, 2011
You're Invited . . .
The Fashion Frenzy!
Girls Night In!
Bring, Swap or buy Clothing
The Concept of Our Girls Night
Is Based on a clothes swapping party.
. . . And here’s what to do . . .
Open you wardrobes
And take out the things you no longer wear!
Your belts and your hats, rings, necklaces and shoes,
And why not bring along the kids things too!
Please do NOT BRING USED UNDERWEAR
So here’s what to do,
Bag them all up and bring them along
Or drop them into 1/29 Lowry Street, North Ipswich
So we can start to sort them out!
We’re Bringing, Swapping and Buying too!
So if you bring three items you take three item home FOR FREE!
The rest you have to pay $2 each for . . .
If you like to buy small fashion items for us to sell
These items must be under $Enquires to Debbie on (07) 3281 3218
Make sure you bring your girlfriends!
5 in value.
29th October 2011
At 7pm
29 Lowry Street, North Ipswich
Dress Code: Anything Pink
Tickets: $10
RSVP: 20th October, 2011
Bookings Essential
Costs of tickets includes light refreshments & drinks
Costs of tickets includes light refreshments & drinks
Ipswich McGrath Breast Care Nurse Launch with Craig Lowndes
. . . . For Some Local News
At the Ipswich 300
Tuesday, August 16, 2011
14 000 Women in Australia . . .
14 000 Women in Australia are expected to be diagnosed with Breast Cancer this year of those 700 are likely to be under the age of 40.
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| http://ftbc.org.au/ |
Check out the fashion at Fashion Targets Breast Cancer! . . . And make your fashion statement about
Breast Cancer.
Monday, August 15, 2011
High Tea Anyone?
This year’s McGrath Foundation Brisbane High tea will take place at the beautiful
Stamford Plaza in the city centre of Brisbane.
Tickets $75 per person, are limited so don’t miss out on an afternoon with the girls!
Date: Friday, 7th of October 2011
Venue: Stamford Plaza Brisbane Cnr Edward and Margaret Streets Brisbane 4000
Time: 11:00am till 2:00pm
Our venue has just been confirmed!
You will find
the girls at 29 Lowry Street
North Ipswich.
However to secure this venue
we have had to change the date!
Sunday, August 14, 2011
Be Activate Feel Your Boobies!
First, I would like to say that cancer sucks. With that being said my story begins at the age of 28. I was healthy, happy, ate and organic diet, and had no family history of cancer on either side of my family. Then, while doing a self-breast exam I found a lump in my breast the size of a marble that was not there the month before. I was absolutely positively stunned when I read the words Invasive Mammary Carcinoma. Now, 16 chemo treatments, 2 surgeries, and 29 radiation treatments (6 more to go!) later, I am looking forward to my life as a cancer SURVIVOR. I can’t stress enough the importance of self-breast exams, every month. Things have dramatically changed since the thought of, “under 40- no worries.” Now it needs to be “if you hit puberty, you could be at risk.” I admit, it’s not as ‘catchy’- but catchy won’t save your life- being proactive will.
Sarah Atteberry
Nashville, TN
Nashville, TN
5 Things you should know about ovarian cancer
- Ovarian cancer is not a silent killer. Most women with ovarian cancer experience at least one symptom of the disease in the year prior to their diagnosis.Abdominal bloating, abdominal or back pain, appetite loss or feeling full quickly, changes in toilet habits, unexplained weight loss or gain, indigestion or heartburn and fatigue can all be signs of ovarian cancer. While these symptoms can be part of everyday life, it’s important to see your doctor if they are unusual for you and they persist.
- There’s no screening test for ovarian cancer. A Pap test doesn’t detect ovarian cancer. It’s only used to screen for cervical cancer.You may also have heard of a CA125 blood test for ovarian cancer. This test looks for increased levels of the CA125 protein which may indicate that ovarian cancer is present. However, there are many factors that can affect CA125 levels including menstruation. For this reason, the CA125 test alone cannot be used as a screening or diagnostic test. Find out more about tests for ovarian cancer.
- Even if you don’t have a family history of ovarian cancer, you are still at risk. While having a family history of ovarian cancer increases your risk, 90–95% of all ovarian cancers occur in women who do not have a family history.Ovarian cancer can occur in any woman but the risk increases in women over 50 years of age.
- It’s important to be referred to a gynaecological oncologist. If you’re suspected of having ovarian cancer, you should be referred to a gynaecological oncologist. Research shows survival for women with ovarian cancer is improved when their surgical care is directed by a gynaecological oncologist. Find out more about ovarian cancer treatment.
- No one knows your body like you do. Since there’s no screening test for ovarian cancer, the best thing you can do is get to know your body and what is normal for you so you can recognise any unusual changes.
If you experience any of the symptoms of ovarian cancer and they are unusual for you and persistent, it’s important to see your doctor. If you are still concerned about a persistent symptom, it’s OK to get a second opinion. Trust your instincts.Last Updated on Monday, 24 January 2011 12:53
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