Sharing experiences, support and friendship for woman with a fault in their BRCA Gene living in Kent, from woman who know what it's really like. x
Kent, England
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This is great news!
Annual HRT Pre-Payment Certificate available from 1 April for £18.70 for unlimited HRT meds.
gov.uk/government/news/hundr…
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The BMS Annual Scientific Conference 2023 is available online. Healthcare professionals can now register to view the lectures online at leisure during a three month period from 10 July. Programme and registration bit.ly/3mbKRPL
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Dr Paula Briggs, Chair of British Menopause Society, appeared on BBC Breakfast TV this morning to address Ministers’ rejection of #menopauseleave trial; GP #menopause training; lower HRT prescription charges. Watch her on iPlayer, starting at 2:12:23 bbc.in/3Hs7Tdp
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We're delighted to have been working with @cystersgroup, Aawaz, @community_oak, @BuryActiveWomen & @BameConnect to create sessions for the South Asian community to help raise awareness of the 5 gynae cancers and equip women with the information they need to get symptoms checked.
ALT an illustration of a female body with the internal gynae organs showing, that are labelled in punjabi: the womb, ovaries, cervix, vagina and vulva
ALT an illustration of a female body with the internal gynae organs showing, that are labelled in English: the womb, ovaries, cervix, vagina and vulva
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For too long we have been told #menopause is about hot flushes and vaginal dryness. But what about #mentalhealth? Thanks to @guardian for opportunity to speak about this incredibly important issue theguardian.com/society/2023… #perimenopause
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If you were affected by the Inflammatory Breast Cancer story featured in tonight's #CallTheMidwife, then you can find further information, advice and support at the Inflammatory Breast Cancer Network UK
website: ibcnetworkuk.org/
@IBCNetworkUK
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🚨 If ur suffering from perimenopause .. don’t soldier on ❤️ talk to ur GP x my book with Dr Naomi Potter has been selected for Amazon’s New Year , New Me Best Deals 🙌🏻 hardcover now £9.35 for a limited time .. !!🚨 👀 #Menopausing amzn.to/3iXmt2V
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A balanced diet is crucial during #menopause for bones, heart, mood and weight management, so great to see @forbeshealth spotlighting the issue this week. Did you know we have lots of nutrition resources and video recipes on my @balanceMeno app?
forbes.com/health/family/wha…
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As a former recurrent sufferer I cannot understand why some GPs won't prescribe it or even think is it low oestrogen? Advised a woman with recurrent UTI seeking advice about lubricant to ask GP for it, she was only prescribed HRT so advised her to ask for local oestrogen again
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Issue 70 of Menopause Matters magazine featuring the wonderful Naomi Watts is available now! Simply click the link below to order your copy today 👇❤️
menopausematters.co.uk/magaz…
#Menopause #menopausematters #perimenopause #menopauseawareness
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December is often a hectic time that we can miss the signs our body is trying to tell us. Starting tomorrow, I’ll be looking at unexpected menopause symptoms as part of my 12 #surprisingmenopausesymptoms series
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What do you wish you'd known?
#MenoHealth #menopause #menopausesupport #menopauseadvice #menopausesymptoms #testosterone #menopauserelief
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🎉 We're delighted to have won the Inspiring Collaborations Award in the @ovariancancerco Impact Awards.
🤝 By working together, we can change the future of ovarian cancer.
Find out more: youtu.be/HIozY0EDy3M
With thanks to @PeterSowerbyFdn
Well done @f_suzannah you are a great support for so many, We are very proud of you #FamilyHistory #brca
At the Houses of Parliament today presenting @APPGBC talking about breast cancer family history. Looking at ways we can improve breast screening. @EKHUFT @BrcaKent @BreastCancerNow #breastcancer #familyhistory #brca #palb2 #chek2 #atm
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“My decision to have the surgery is why I’m here today.”
Dan, who carries the CDH1 gene, was diagnosed with stomach cancer that was discovered during a preventative gastrectomy in 2012.
Find out more about stomach cancer 👇 bit.ly/3XdGFNx
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🎉We’re delighted that our film ‘What to expect from surgery when you’re newly diagnosed’ is nominated for the Smiley Charity Film Awards @SmileyCFA.
This is a really great opportunity to reach everyone newly diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
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Women get migraine 3 x more than men. Why? Hormones are important. Dr Shazia Afridi explains why oestrogen fluctuations are so important to understand.#perimenopause #menstrualmigraine #BASHNI @NatMigraineCtr @UK_headache
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If you're struggling with perimenopause & menopause symptoms, that Sunday 'back to school' feeling can make the workplace a daunting place. At the end of #WorldWellbeingAtWorkWeek, I wanted to share some tips on how to menopause-proof your work life. Explore more on @balanceMeno
