Are you experiencing lympoedema after cancer treatment? Would you like to learn how to manage and treat fluid retention?   Cancer Council WA are hosting an information session on Lymphoedema!   When: Thursday 27 February, 2020 Time: TBC Where: Dot's Place Peel - 34 Victoria Circle, Greenfields Cost: Free   Join volunteer massage therapist Mel Horton, principal of Mandurah Odema Clinic, a qualified Remedial Therapist and a lymphoedema practitioner trained in the Dr Vodder method of manual lymph drainage for this informative talk.   RSVP:  Places are limited. Please ring 6389 7830 to book your place and for details of time   ... View more

Cancer Council WA are hosting a public talk at the Perth State Library this month, looking at Myeloma.   Hosted by Dr Tony Calogero, this talk will look at the current tools used in a diagnosis of multiple myeloma, as well as those used in assessing prognosis. Dr Calogero will also touch on the current treatment options we have available in Australia, as well as looking at what is on the horizon in terms of new treatments.   Date: 25th Feb, 2020 Time: 12:30pm Where: Perth State Library - Alexander Library Building, Francis Street - Theatre room Cost: FREE   There's no need to register for this, just turn up if you're interested!   For further information and transport options, head over here. ... View more

Cancer Council QLD are holding a free support and information session for anyone affected by cancer, to inform them about what to expect following cancer treatment.   This session includes guidance and suggestions from health professionals for promoting effective adjustment and coping after treatment.   When: Wednesday 25th March 2020 Time: 9am – 1pm Where: Greenslopes Private Hospital. Conference Centre, Ground Floor, Newdegate Street, Greenslopes Cost: FREE   Topics of discussion will include: Long Term and Late Effects of Cancer: Dr Pretoria Billinski, Director of Oncology, Greenslopes Private Hospital Psychosocial Wellness After Cancer: Jo Mangan, Psychologist, Cancer Council Queensland Exercise After Cancer: Anne Peters, Senior Clinical Exercise Physiologist, Body Smart Health Relationships and Sexuality After Cancer: Janine Porter-Steel, Clinical Nurse Manager, Choices Cancer Support Centre, Wesley Hospital Register online for free now! ... View more

If you're a patient, carer or staff member of Peter Mac in Victoria, this one's for you!   Australian writer, comedian, author and speaker - Catherine Deveny, will be holding a series of free writing workshops at Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre in Melbourne during March.   These workshops are for all levels/abilities and all genres.   Each workshop is different and participants are expected to commit to all of them. Session 1: Get Started (March 15th) Session 2: Keep Going (March 23rd) Session 3: Finish it (March 30th) Dates: see above Each workshop is different and participants are expected to commit to all of them. All sessions will run from 10:00am – 1:00pm in the Wellbeing Centre   RSVP via phone (03) 8559-6260 or email [email protected]. Patients and carers, please include your UR number or the person you are caring for in your RSVP. ... View more