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Speaker 1: Screen NT BUS. So Milli is the Breast Screen and

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Speaker 1: let us know that they've got an upcoming forum and

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Speaker 1: I think this is a really important one to find

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Speaker 2: Good morning Judy, Good morning Katie.

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Speaker 1: It's lovely to have you on the show. Now, Judy,

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Speaker 1: this is not a fundraising event, is that?

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Speaker 1: Yeah. Right, So what exactly will the forum see? What's

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Speaker 2: Well, the title that we've given the forum is Inform,

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Speaker 2: Reflect and Connect, so we'll be presenting various information over

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Speaker 2: the course of the half day. The reflection is basically

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Speaker 1: Well, and you know, look, I've had friends battle breast cancer.

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Speaker 1: That what it's about, like connecting people in that way?

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Speaker 1: Absolutely so, Judy who can who who can? Head along

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Speaker 2: So it's basically being aimed at people who have had

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Speaker 1: Yeah, Judy, from your perspective, how important is it for

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Speaker 2: And yes, so it's the Territory Room at the Parmesan

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Speaker 1: Well, Judy, thank you so very much for your time

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Speaker 1: a good Google search, as in Empty Breastcancer Voice, if

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Speaker 2: You too much, No worries at all,