Cancer Council QLD will be holding a free webinar this month to discuss the benefits of exercise and how exercise for people living with cancer should be tailored to suit each individual considering their cancer type and stage, their treatment regime, and the side effects that they may experience.     Date: Tuesday, February 16th Time: 9-10am Where: Online, via your phone, tablet or computer   The speakers for this webinar will be: Kama Pearce - Exercise Physiologist at Control Physiotherapy Anthea Skinner - Cancer Council Queensland To RSVP, please head here, scroll down the page to the event, and fill out your details by February 12th.   We've attached the event flyer below in PDF format with further information. ... View more

Now here's something good enough to eat!   Spinach Pie (Spanakopita) Cancer Council Tasmania have developed a recipe book that is culturally relevant for members of the Greek community undergoing cancer treatment. And it's something that anyone affected by cancer can enjoy!   Good nutrition plays a vital role in helping our bodies during cancer treatment and through the healing process. Having nutritious and tasty food options available to you, that are also culturally relevant, is vital. And importantly, be be able to enjoy their meals whilst fuelling their body.   Pork with Couscous and Chickpeas This project is being funded by the Tasmanian Community Fund and produced in collaboration with: The Greek Community of Tasmania Cancer Council Tasmania Eating with Friends Centre for Rural Health - University of Tasmania We've attached the recipe booklet for you below, just download the attached PDF. What will you be cooking first? ... View more

Cancer Council knows it's important for Australians to have access to up-to-date information regarding COVID-19 and what it means for people affected by cancer.   Please find below, translations of our Cancer and COVID-19 resources into the following languages: 'Cancer and COVID-19' English factsheet - Information and support regarding cancer and COVID-19 'Cancer and Coronavirus' Arabic factsheet - مرض السرطان وفيروس كورونا‘ صحيفة حقائق' 'Cancer and Coronavirus' Chinese Simplified combined factsheet - ‘癌症与冠状病毒’ 情况说明书 'Cancer and Coronavirus' Chinese Traditional combined factsheet - ‘癌症與冠狀病毒’ 情況說明書 'Cancer and Coronavirus' Farsi combined factsheet - ’سرطان و ويروس کرونا‘ برگۀ اطلاع رسانی 'Cancer and Coronavirus' Greek combined factsheet - ‘Καρκίνος και Κορωνοϊός’ φύλλο πληροφοριών 'Cancer and Coronavirus' Hindi combined factsheet - ‘कैंसर और कोरोनावायरस’ तथ्य पत्र 'Cancer and Coronavirus' Italian combined factsheet - ‘Cancro e Coronavirus’ Foglio informativo 'Cancer and Coronavirus' Korean combined factsheet - ‘암과 코로나바이러스’ 팩트 시트 'Cancer and Coronavirus' Punjabi combined factsheet - ਕੈਂਸਰ ਅਤੇ ਕਰੋਨਾਵਾਇਰਸ’ ਤੱਥਸ਼ੀਟ 'Cancer and Coronavirus' Spanish combined factsheet - ‘Cáncer y coronavirus’ Hoja informativa 'Cancer and Coronavirus' Tagalog combined factsheet - ‘Kanser at Coronavirus’ Papel-kaalaman 'Cancer and Coronavirus' Vietnamese combined factsheet - ‘Ung thư và Vi-rút corona’ Tờ thông tin If you would like to speak with someone in your own language about cancer and COVID-19, please call 13 14 50 and ask for Cancer Council or the Coronavirus Health Information Line. ... View more

The podcast series, Cancer and COVID-19 has been produced by Cancer Council to explore what COVID-19 means for people affected by cancer.   Who is this series for? This series is for anyone that has been affected by cancer and may have questions about what the COVID-19 pandemic means for them. The episodes answer some of the questions people may be asking, as well as where you can seek further information and support.   Episode 1: Coping with Isolation and Cancer during COVID-19 In this episode, Yvonne King from Cancer Council's 13 11 20 Information and Support team, discusses isolation for people affected by cancer in the middle of a pandemic.     Episode 2: Telehealth for Cancer In this episode, Karen Robinson  from Cancer Council's 13 11 20 Information and Support team, discusses what telehealth is and how it relates to cancer care, as well as how appointments for telehealth can work for you.     Episode 3: Cancer Treatment during COVID-19 In this episode, Brenda Clasquin from Cancer Council's 13 11 20 Information and Support team, discusses changes to cancer treatment with the COVID-19 pandemic and how you can stay safe.     Resources This series is from the same team that have produced our other podcast series. You may like to listen to The Thing About Cancer and The Thing About Advanced Cancer.   Other resources: Cancer and COVID-19 information Telehealth and COVID-19 13 11 20 - Information and Support ... View more

  Cancer Council WA are now taking registrations for Life Now for Term 1, 2021.   The Life Now program offers introductory Exercise, Meditation, Mindfulness, Tai Chi and Yoga courses at locations across Western Australia. These are free of charge for people affected by cancer, as well as carers. The courses are being delivered by experienced facilitators, in an environment that is safe and supportive.   Activities such as Yoga, Meditation and Exercise are an important part of supportive cancer care. These activities provide a range of mental and physical health benefits; and research shows these activities can help reduce stress and anxiety and improve quality of life for people affected by cancer.   Please see the current calendar for Term 1 in the attached PDF file. You can also check the online calendar for available spots.   You can apply online for any of the courses you may be interested in. Note: you must be a resident of WA. ... View more