{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/639e5d98b0e1cf00112a9357/66bbf49094a112c8bb4855d9?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"OWise: be informed & regain control","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/639e5d98b0e1cf00112a9357/1728071697729-7e3460b9-7c19-494a-bbd8-c3339a19118f.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>As cancer treatment becomes more personalised and complex, staying informed to advocate for yourself can feel overwhelming. In today’s digital world, finding trustworthy, evidence-based information is often challenging.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>For Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I'm excited to share my conversation with Dr Anne Bruinvels, who was inspired by a friend's traumatic breast cancer experience to create OWise—a free app providing personalised support for breast cancer patients.</p><p>&nbsp;</p><p>Tune in to discover how this accredited app can help you navigate the complexities of diagnosis, treatment, and breast cancer surgeries like mastectomy and reconstruction, inlcuding:</p><ul><li>Mapping your treatment path</li><li>Recording appointments</li><li>Saving photographs</li><li>Tracking symptoms, side effects &amp; feelings</li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/bra-day-brava-art-day\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em>Take part in BRA-va Art </em></a><em>when you exercise and support people who have breast surgery - no fundraising, just fun raising!</em></p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p><strong>Links for this episode</strong></p><ul><li><a href=\"https://app.owise.net/signup\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Get the app </a>(web version)</li><li><a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/owisebreast/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">OWise on Instagram</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><strong>Where you can find Luan:</strong></p><ul><li>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/luanlawriewoods/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Instagram</a></li><li>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.luanlawriewoods.com.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Website</a></li><li>&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/luan-lawrenson-woods-5034403/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">LinkedIn</a></li></ul><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>If you’ve found any of the content upsetting, please reach out and get help.<a href=\"https://www.bcna.org.au/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Breast Cancer Network Australia</a> has a free confidential helpline – 1800 500 258.<a href=\"https://www.beyondblue.org.au/get-support\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Beyond Blue</a> has a range of free resources online, or you can call them 24/7 on 1300 224 636.</p><p><br></p><p><em>The information in this podcast does not constitute medical advice. For personalised medical advice you should seek a consult with a</em><a href=\"https://plasticsurgery.org.au/information-for-patients/what-does-fracs-mean/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"><em> FRACS qualified surgeon</em></a> or equally qualified surgeon in your country.</p><p><br></p><h6>Post-production ‘shine’ by Paddy @ Goosing Sounds Ltd (UK)</h6>","author_name":"Luan Lawrenson-Woods"}