Cancer Survivors

Finished cancer treatment and ready to move on?

You may find that you see the world differently after cancer. Perhaps you feel that others don't understand your experience and expect you to 'get back to normal'. Cancer and its treatment can bring a host of practical challenges, from changes in appearance and body function to managing the emotional and social impacts.

Come and share your experiences at our online forum specially created for cancer survivors, carers, family, friends and work colleagues. As a participant, you will learn about the possible changes, challenges and opportunities you may face after completing cancer treatment. You will also have the opportunity to connect with others on a similar journey, and share tips, ideas and activities to help you live your life well.

Latest Survivor Blog

1 week 2 days ago
harker's picture

I'm reading a book called Illness by a philosopher named Havi carel. She sufferes from a rare lung disease and during her treatment she started to reflect on what being ill meant. To her, to her medical team, her family, friends and work colleagues.

Program updates

1 year 24 weeks ago
anniem@cancercouncilnsw's picture

Hi everyone,
My name is Annie Miller and Im the co-ordinator for community and education programs at the Cancer Council NSW. There are going to be some great blogs from cancer survivors coming soon to this site and I look forward to reading and sharing more with you all.

The Living Well after Cancer program is a free community education program held throughout the state and is run by Cancer Council NSW with trained cancer survivors. For upcoming programs and more information please have a look at the program page on the www.cancercouncil.com.au

Welcome to cancer connections,

Annie