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Australian Story - EnGeneIC

Author: bugger | October 3rd, 2011
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Good story on tonight's (03/10/2011) Australian Story - "For the Holy Grail" - about new research by a small team at EnGeneIC headed up by Dr Jennifer MacDiarmid and Dr Himanshu Brahmbhatt to deliver chemo drugs, click here for more. If successful it will still be years before the technique is available, but it's already been used on 20 human patients.

Mini-Fields of Women Event in Upper Plenty Victoria

Author: Annie333 | September 12th, 2011
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Hello all.
We are holding a Mini Fields of Women Event in Upper Plenty Victoria.

Brisbane Head and Neck cancer education forum

Author: bugger | September 11th, 2011
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September Cancer Council Queensland will host a free education forum for Brisbane health professionals focused on Head and Neck cancer.

Please see the program outline.

Date: Friday 16 September 2011
Time: 12pm – 2pm
Venue: Cancer Council Queensland Auditorium,
553 Gregory Terrace Fortitude Valley 4006 (opposite the old museum)
limited parking available under building

Relay for Life

Author: Mike | April 9th, 2011
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Is anyone in the forum planning to enter the Relay for Life in Centennial Park 21-22 May ? I have convinced 13 members of my family to form a fund-raising team to celebrate our parents survival. I'd love to know if there are any other families in the Eastern Suburbs (Sydney) who are going to be there.

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New support for pancreatic cancer patients

Author: | 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: | 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: | 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.

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