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Partners, family & friends

A place for partners, family members and friends of people with cancer to connect, chat and find resources specifically for carers. Click here to share your experience with other carers, see the latest carer discussions and blogs and keep in touch with upcoming events.

Young adults

Click here to see the latest young adult discussions and blogs, news about upcoming events for young adults with cancer and links to our In Focus topics designed specially for young adults, covering issues like sexuality, nutrition, complementary therapies and treatment side effects.

MAKING IT WORK

Making it Work, our live web forum about employment issues after a cancer diagnosis, took place on Tuesday, July 13.

Thank you to our guest experts, who answered many questions about rights at work, discrimination, leave entitlements, and support available in gaining confidence to return to work. Thanks also to those who took part in this interesting discussion.

As edited summary of this session will soon be available to download – watch this space for more information coming soon!

A joint initiative of Cancer Council NSW and Cancer Council Victoria.
Supported by NSW Health

Latest blog entry

venting

3 days 5 hours ago

i just am writing this because i feel the need to vent! i get so jealous when my friend are talking about their happy lives, making future plans with their partners.. how can i do that when my partner has cancer? i knw i should be happy for them but i feel so down and depressed latley seeing other people happy only makes me feel worse.. i actually like it when other people have problems. Isnt that horrible of me? i just wish my life was back to the way it used to be.. id give anything!

What is a blog?

A blog is a shared on-line journal where people can post diary entries about their personal experiences. You can post a new blog entry using your "My stuff" box on the right side of this page. The list of latest blog entries can be found here. For general discussions please use our forums.

Survivors

Finished cancer treatment? Check the latest survivors discussions and blogs or come and share your own experiences at our online forum specially created for cancer survivors and their carers, family, friends and work colleagues. Learn about the possible changes, challenges and opportunities you may face after completing cancer treatment and connect with others on a similar journey, and share tips, ideas and activities to help you live your life well after cancer.

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