About Blush Cancer Care Inc.
Blush Cancer Care Inc. provides education and support services that positively impacts the well being of breast cancer patients in Toowoomba, Darling Downs and Lockyer Valley, by supporting breast cancer patients from their diagnosis to their treatment, and beyond. Our dedicated team of volunteers work very hard every year to fundraise for this great cause. However, without the help and generosity of our community, it would not be possible. The Blush committee is always very grateful for the support and donations received. As a result of the contributions from businesses and the wider community over the past several years, Blush is able to support new and innovative projects to support breast cancer patients and their families, including: - Providing every newly diagnosed patient with a care package. - iPads loaded with educational resources for use in hospital, and during chemotherapy visits. - Patient appointment diaries, a vital tool for both patients and medical practitioners with the support of St Andrew’s Toowoomba Hospital.
Mission
Provide education and support services that will positively impact the wellbeing of patients and community members who have been affected by breast cancer in the Toowoomba and Darling Downs Region.
Vision
Better the lives of our
breast cancer community.
Patient Support
Are you currently undergoing breast cancer treatment? Have you just been diagnosed, or are you in remission?
We are here for you.
Did you know...
One out of every eight Australian women and one out of every 715 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer in their lifetime. Many of us know someone who has been diagnosed , whether it be a family member, a friend, a work colleague or a sporting buddy. Fortunately, breast cancer patients now have longer survival rates.
However, the diagnosis brings enormous emotional upheaval for those affected, along with their immediate and extended families.
In one year...
The Blush Breast Care Nurses in the last 12 month period (2022) saw approximately 145 new patients which includes neoadjuvant, surgical and adjuvant as well as around 47 advanced breast cancer cases.
They conducted about 2744 EOC which includes face to faces, reviews in suite, wellness consults, pre and post operative contacts and oncology visits. Contact is also made by phone, texts and emails with patients and their extended family and support people.
In addition they facilitate and coordinate the Blush Annual Forum along with an Advanced Breast Cancer Forum every 5 years. The Blush Breast Care Nurses are also responsible for the coordination of the 3 Fight Back with Fitness programs which we run each year.
The BCN's also coordinate the new B-Active programs which are starting from 2023 with support from QLD Xray and the Fitlab.
And the BCN's participate in awareness activities in relation to breast cancer both in the hospital and community.
Blush have a strong relationship with:St Andrew's Toowoomba Hospital.
