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Author: flight | June 3rd, 2010
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New support for pancreatic cancer patients

Author: KarenK | November 30th, 2009
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Hi all,

Cancer Council has just launched an Understanding Pancreatic Cancer DVD, the first resource of its kind.

The DVD features patients and medical experts, who cover topics including loneliness, symptoms, surgery, nutrition and treatment.

Many pancreatic cancer patients that we speak to say that they struggle to understand their diagnosis and are unsure of where to turn to for support.

We hope it's helpful and would love to get your feedback.

Check out the DVD - www.cancercouncil.com.au/pancreaticcancer or call our Helpline 13 11 20 for more information.

Thanks,

Roadblocks to Radiotherapy

Author: | November 23rd, 2009
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Hi all,

Last Friday (20 Nov) Stateline NSW ran a story on the problems facing cancer patients needing radiotherapy, based on some work we conducted here at CCNSW.

You can view the clip or read the transcript at this link http://www.abc.net.au/news/video/2009/11/20/2749328.htm

We have made a series of recommendations to the Government about fixing the problems, and hope that this latest report will prompt some action.

I'd be interested in your thoughts.

regards
Anita

Recipes for Living - A forum for women living with a gynaecological or breast cancer

Author: BreaCan | October 29th, 2009
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Hi everyone, this is Justine from BreaCan. We have a free information forum for women, family and friends affected by a gynaecological or breast cancer, happening on the 14th of November in Frankston. We are hoping that people in the Frankston and Peninsula areas can come along. See below for more details:

The forum will provide information and is also a wonderful chance to talk and meet with other women with similar experiences.

The forum will be held on:
Saturday 14th November, 2009
9.30 am - 3.30pm (Lunch included)
At Best Western Frankston International,

Upcoming group for people with Advanced Cancer

Author: kate@cancervic | October 27th, 2009
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Hi All,

Just letting you know that we will be starting our next Internet Support Group (via this site) for people with cancer that has advanced, within the next couple of weeks.

For those of you who are not aware, these private groups meet via our live chat room weekly for six weeks. They are facilitated by Cancer Council Victoria staff, and are free of charge. This group will be meeting on Wednesday afternoons.

The groups are often a great opportunity to share your story, ideas and thoughts with others who have been through a similar situation.

Free Information Forum for Young Women affected by Breast or a Gynaecological Cancer - Melbourne 24 October

Author: BreaCan | October 20th, 2009
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Hi everyone, I'm Justine, I'm the project officer at BreaCan (hence my handle) and I'm posting a forum we are having this Satruday, sorry for the late announcement. See below for details:

BreaCan is holding a free information forum for young women (45 and under) affected by breast or a gynaecological cancer this Saturday the 24th of October at the Oueen Victoria Women's Centre - 210 Lonsdale Street Melbourne (Victoria).

The forum goes from 9.30am to 4.00pm and lunch is included.

Life After Cancer - FREE workshop in Ballarat

Author: liz_ol | October 7th, 2009
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FREE workshop for people who have completed active treatment, and their family and friends.

5:30pm - 8:30pm
Thursday 12 November
Bray Raceway, Cnr Bell and Sutton Street, BALLARAT

Supper provided.

Interactive session will cover:
Coping with feelings after active treatment finishes
Returning to a 'new normal' after cancer
Exploring reactions and needs of those close to you

Registration is essential; numbers limited.
Please call 13 11 20 or email cis@cancervic.org.au to register today.

When Cancer Won't Go Away - FREE forum in Ballarat

Author: liz_ol | October 7th, 2009
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FREE forum for people whose cancer has advanced, and their family and friends.
Lunch provided.

10:00am - 1:00pm
Thursday 12 November
Bray Raceway, Cnr Bell and Sutton Street, BALLARAT

Topics include:
Treatments and medical support
Living with uncertainty
Financial and legal issues
Support services and open panel discussion

Registration is essential; numbers limited.
Please call 13 11 20 or email cis@cancervic.org.au to register today.

Prostate Cancer Telephone Groups

Author: liz_ol | September 16th, 2009
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Cancer Council Victoria, in partnership with MensLine Australia, have launched three new prostate telephone support groups for:

· Men with advanced cancer
· Younger men
· Family and carers of men with prostate cancer

Funded by the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia and beyondblue: the national depression initiative, this program will provide an opportunity for people to share experiences and coping strategies.

COSA CONSUMER FORUM - "It's Not Just About The Cancer"

Author: kate@cancervic | September 10th, 2009
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Hi All,
I just wanted to pass on some details about an upcoming event that some people may be interested in.

COSA CONSUMER FORUM
“It’s Not Just About The Cancer”

This information forum about cancer is an initiative of the Clinical Oncological Society of Australia (COSA) and Cancer Voices Australia which provides a national, independent “voice” for people affected by all types of cancer, linking and collaborating with state Cancer Voices in ACT, NSW, QLD, VIC, WA, SA and TAS.

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