https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/926#M1912 I heard some very positive reports from the first session held yesterday. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:31:00 GMT mikey 2009-03-11T01:31:00Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/919#M1905 NIOVEMBER SPRING UP! GROUPS The METRO WEST GROUP. . This month "What is the Pancreas?" Bankstown Hospital 10.30am to 12 noon Please ring Jan on the Metro West SPRING UP! phone: 0411 270 175 We will move the Metro Group around Auburn, Bankstown, Casula, Penrith and Westmead from November to June 2009 so that we can reach out to as many people as possible. The ROSEVILLE GROUP on Thursday NOV 20 1.30-3.00pm Please join us at 7 Lord Street Roseville. We are a Group who are a mix of Carers, Family and patients both male and female and we welcome you to join us. The venue is pleasant, easy to travel to by car or train. Rain or sun on the day, there will be friendly people who can share together. Please ring Sarah on the Roseville SPRING UP! phone: 0411 270 069 If not answered, please leave your details and Sarah or Jan will call you back asap. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: NOVEMBER 25 6-7.30PM LIVE FORUM: CHAT WITH THE EXPERTS ABOUT "COPING THROUGH THE FESTIVE SEASON" Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:21:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/919#M1905 2009-03-11T01:21:00Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/920#M1906 OCTOBER SPRING UP! GROUPS Please note The AUBURN GROUP is changing to the METRO WEST GROUP. There will be no Auburn Meeting on October 9 as this Group is changing so that it moves around the Metro west region. We will move the Group around Auburn, Bankstown, Casula, Penrith and Westmead from November to June 2009 so that we can  reach out to as many people as possible. The Auburn Meeting will be held this month together with the ROSEVILLE GROUP on Thursday  OCT 16 1.30-3.00pm Please join us at 7 Lord Street Roseville. We are a Group who are a mix of Carers, Family and patients both male and female and we welcome you to join us. The venue is pleasant, easy to travel to by car or train. The sun is out and the flowers are blooming. Friendly people who can share together. Please ring Sarah on the Roseville SPRING UP! phone: 0411 270 069 OR Jan on the Metro west SPRING UP! phone: 0411 270 175 If not answered, please leave your details and Sarah or Jan will call you back asap. DATE FOR YOUR DIARY: NOVEMBER 25 6-7.30PM LIVE FORUM: CHAT WITH THE EXPERTS ABOUT "COPING THROUGH THE FESTIVE SEASON" Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:23:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/920#M1906 2009-03-11T01:23:00Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/921#M1907 Also, please let us know if there are any topics you would like to discuss at these sessions or future ones. I assure you the feedback does get through. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:25:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/921#M1907 mikey 2009-03-11T01:25:00Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/922#M1908 Announcing JUNE dates for SPRING UP! Community Support Groups for all affected by pancreatic cancer, carers and family:AUBURN Morning GroupJUNE 12  at Day Centre, St Joseph's Hospital, Normanby Rd AUBURN. (Follow SPRING UP! Signs).ROSEVILLE Afternoon GroupJUNE 19 at Uniting Church Hall, 7 Lord St Roseville.Both venues offer pleasant and comfortable surroundings with easy level access, parking and access to train.Contact Cancer Helpline 13 11 20 for information  or if you have transport problems.  Jan or Sarah, the Facilitators will call you.Feel free to drop in and meet others who understand the issues you face.These two groups have been started in response to calls from people affected by pancreatic cancer to have support services specific to their needs.We would love you to join us, let us know what information you are seeking and speak to others in friendly and comfortable atmosphere. Feedback: How could a community support group work for you? What difficulties do you face in getting to the Groups?How do these time suit you?What information sessions would you like presented? Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:26:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/922#M1908 2009-03-11T01:26:00Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/923#M1909 DECEMBER SPRING UP! GROUPS The METRO WEST GROUP. Wednesday 10 December Bankstown Hospital 10.30am to 12 noon Please ring Jan on the Metro West SPRING UP! Phone: 0411 270 175 The ROSEVILLE GROUP on December Thursday  18th 1.30-3.00pm Please join us at 7 Lord Street Roseville. We are a Group who are a mix of Carers, Family and patients both male and female and we welcome you to join us. The venue is pleasant, easy to travel to by car or train. Rain or sun on the day, there will be friendly people who can share together. Please ring Sarah on the Roseville SPRING UP! Phone: 0411 270 069 If not answered, please leave your details and Sarah or Jan will call you back asap. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:27:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/923#M1909 Jan 2009-03-11T01:27:00Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/924#M1910 Hello To All, July SPRING UP! Groups are on at: Auburn July 10 at 10.30am-12 MD Ring Jan on Mobile above Roseville July 17 at 1.30-3pm Ring Sarah as above. Come and join us. You may come alone or with a friend, family or carer. Carers and family you are welcome to come along yourselves. If transport is an option talk to either Jan or Sarah and we can help you. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:28:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/924#M1910 2009-03-11T01:28:00Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/925#M1911 Hi Jan, I think the race is in august.It is 14k.And yes,I need as much support as I can get!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:29:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/925#M1911 margro 2009-03-11T01:29:00Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/926#M1912 I heard some very positive reports from the first session held yesterday. Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:31:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/926#M1912 mikey 2009-03-11T01:31:00Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/927#M1913 Just wanted to let you all know about Spring Up. Spring Up is a Pancreatic Cancer Support Program for people affected by pancreatic cancer, their family and carers. 2 Groups are being launched in April: Metro west April 10 at Auburn and Metro north April 17 at Roseville. Both venues are pleasant enviroments with good access. Groups run for two sessions with tea/coffee break in the middle. The whole group lasts around one and half hours including tea/coffee break.Session 1 is Information provided by Health professionals and Session 2 is group support. People are welcome to come to one or both sessions. The 1st session will be "What is The Pancreas?GOALSSUPPORT: Practical and emotional support is helpful at all stages of treatment and care. Being part of a group provides opportunities to share information, experiences and feelings in a caring environment, where everyone is going through a similar experience.PARTNERSHIP: Partnering with health professionals we work together as a caring community, to support each other.RESPECT: We respect the individual views and differences of all people.INFORMATION: Provide accurate, up-to-date information relevant to pancreatic cancer and treatment through professional input.NURTURE: In an environment of trust and strictest confidence we nurture ourselves and each other.GROUP: The comfort and security of the group provides opportunity for creating awareness and recognition of one's choices.THE GROUP MEETS MONTHLY.FOR FURTHER INFORMATION AND REGISTRATION PLEASEPHONE:The Cancer Council Helpline: 13 11 20 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:34:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/927#M1913 mikey 2009-03-11T01:34:00Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/928#M1914 Margo, when is the city to surf and how long is it? Would you like some company? I won't make any promises but it is a good goal to aim for. Jan Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:36:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/928#M1914 Jan 2009-03-11T01:36:00Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/929#M1915 Ok, do we register as a team, pick a colour to wear, red carnation to identify each other etc. Purple tank tops may look good. I looked up the c2s website and it is on the 10 August 2008. My husband thinks I am nuts. My daughter thinks it could be a hoot. Anyone else want to join in? Jan   Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:38:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/929#M1915 Jan 2009-03-11T01:38:00Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/930#M1916 Sounds good.I think Helen Gooden may be joining me,so who knows......with any luck we may be able to raise some serious sponsorship money for research into pancreatic cancer!! My main goal,aside from raising money,is to let people know that you can survive(even stage 3)so don't give up!!!If I can do it,anyone can Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:39:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/930#M1916 margro 2009-03-11T01:39:00Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/931#M1917 SPRING UP 2009 We will be meeting again and we look forward to meeting others on this journey. Metro West will be meeting in different venues to help get the message around. 10.30 to 12pm Feb 12 Auburn "Helping with Quality of Life" St Josephs Auburn Mar 12 Penrith "The Benefit of Touch" Apr 9 Rouse Hill "Emotions and Cancer" May 14 Casula " Cancer!- What do I do next?" Please ring for location details Roseville Feb 19, Mar 19, 'Apr 16, May 21 Roseville Uniting Church 7 Lord St Roseville Transport a problem... ring Jan or Sarah and we will help you.HELPLINE 13 11 20 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:41:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/931#M1917 Jan 2009-03-11T01:41:00Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/932#M1918 SPRING UP! Community Support Groups for MAY- Auburn next Thursday May 8 10.30-12MDRoseville Thursday May 15 1.30-3.00PMContact Helpline for more information. See you there Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:43:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/932#M1918 2009-03-11T01:43:00Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/933#M1919 SPRING UP! GROUPS FOR AUGUST AUBURN- THURSDAY 14th 10.30-12md Come and join us for Information and chance to meet others who understand what you are facing in a friendly pleasant spot.Ring Jan or just drop-in to St Joseph's Day Centre, Normanby Rd Auburn. TRANSPORT CAN BE SUPPLIED.ROSEVILLE- THURSDAY 21ST 1.30-3pm We look forward to you joining us again at Roseville Uniting Church Hall, 7 Lord St, easy parking and near train station. Ring Sarah or just drop-in. TRANSPORT CAN BE SUPPLIED.THESE GROUPS ARE FOR PEOPLE COPING WITH THE DISEASE, CARERS AND FAMILY AND ARE SUPPORTED BY THE DRS OF THE NSW PANCREATIC CANCER NETWORK. WE WORK TOGETHER TO PROVIDE THE BEST OF SUPPORTIVE CARE FOR ALL AFFECTED BY PANCREATIC CANCER.       Ring CANCER HELPLINE 13 11 20                         for more information Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:45:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/933#M1919 2009-03-11T01:45:00Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/934#M1920 thanks mikey i will look into it have a great easter and please keep in mind the fact that i am entering the city to surf!!!i have been training really well,walking at least 6k's a day,so I expect heaps of support from you guys!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:47:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/934#M1920 margro 2009-03-11T01:47:00Z https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/935#M1921 WELCOME TO SPRING and SEPTEMBER  SPRING UP!Jan, Sarah, Jan M and I look forward to seeing you again this month at:AUBURN, thisThursday September 11 at 10.30am-12pm. ROSEVILLE,   Thursday September 18 at 1.30-3.00pm. The roses are blooming and the gardens are worth a look! Transport a problem... ring Jan or Sarah and we will help you. Take the opportunity to get together and chat. These Groups are supported  by the NSW Pancreatic Cancer Network, which brings together experts in Pancreatic Cancer from different specialties across NSW, with the aim of improving the management of patients by facilitating communication between clinicians, researchers, patients and their families. See their website: www.pancreaticcancer.net.au HELPLINE 13 11 20 Wed, 11 Mar 2009 01:49:00 GMT https://onlinecommunity.cancercouncil.com.au/t5/Coping-with-a-loved-one-s-cancer/SPRING-UP-Support-Groups-Program/m-p/935#M1921 2009-03-11T01:49:00Z