July 2019
Hi @LindaV,
Sorry to hear you're not travelling too well with the chemo this time around. How are you doing this afternoon?
And a shoutout to anyone else lurking about that has had a rough time with chemo, can you help Linda out?
-Kate
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July 2019
About 4,400 people in Australia are diagnosed with a head and neck cancer each year. This includes about 1,370 people diagnosed with cancer in the mouth and tongue; 1,000 with lip cancer; 890 with pharyngeal cancer; 590 with laryngeal cancer; 320 with salivary gland cancer; and 170 with nasal or paranasal sinus cancer.
Western Central Melbourne Integrated Cancer Services (WCMICS) is organising an educational and networking event for people affected by Head and Neck Cancer to be held in Melbourne.
Date: Friday, July 26 th
Time: 10am-12pm
Address: Level 3 Auditorium, 2 St Andrews Pl, East Melbourne VIC 3002
This event is suitable for people living with Head and Neck cancers, along with their carers and families.
The event will involve presentations and an interactive Q&A panel discussion involving:
Dr Tsien Fua (PMCC Radiation Oncologist)
Wendy Poon (PMCC Nurse Consultant)
Lisa Tran (Melbourne Health Dietitian)
Two consumers providing insights of their cancer journey and quality of life aspects
Followed by an informal opportunity for attendees to meet, hear and share each other’s Head and Neck Cancer stories and experiences.
This event is free but you will need to register online here.
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June 2019
You are invited to come along to a workshop exploring balanced nutrition and debunking myths around food and cancer with a qualified dietician. The best part of this education session and cooking demonstration is lunch!
When: Tuesday 30 July 2019
Time: 11am to 1pm Where: Southern Cancer Support Centre, 15 Princes Street, Sandy Bay, Tasmania
To register call Marg on (03) 6169 1900 or email: supportservicessouth@cancertas.org.au.
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June 2019
Cancer Council WA are hosting a session around the prevention and early detection of bowel cancer, on July 30th.
The discussion will centre around what bowel cancer is, why Australia has one of the highest rates of bowel cancer in the world, and what you can do to reduce your risk, including aspects on screening recommendations.
The speaker will be Dr. Hooi Ee, a full-time gastroenterologist and current Head of the Department of Gastroenterology at Sir Charles Gairdner Hospital. Dr. Hooi Ee is also the Clinical Advisor to the Department of Health WA on bowel cancer screening and a co-author on national guidelines for bowel cancer screening and colonoscopy surveillance.
When: Tuesday, July 30th
Time: 12:30-1:30pm
Where: Perth State Library - Alexander Library Building, Francis Street - Theatre room.
Cost: Free, no registration necessary.
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June 2019
The experience of cancer can be demanding, both for your body and your mind. Diagnosis and treatment may stir up a range of challenging thoughts and feelings both for the person and their loved ones. Learning new ways of managing difficulties can be useful for all of us, regardless of life stage or the situation we find ourselves in.
Cancer Council QLD will be running an 8 week mindfulness meditation group for people who would like to learn new skills for managing difficult cancer related emotions.
Through the discipline of their own mindfulness meditation practice and guided group discussion, group participants learn to:
Focus and calm the mind.
Ground attention and awareness in the present moment.
Have more choice about how they respond to life’s challenges.
There is an expectation that participants will commit to a daily meditation practice for the duration of the program.
When: August 20th - October 8th
Where: Phone/Teleconference
Time: 1-2:30pm for each session.
Cost: Free
You can register your interest via this form.
Registration closes August 13th.
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June 2019
Have you finished cancer treatment and are ready to move on?
Run by trained facilitators who have experienced cancer firsthand, Living Well After Cancer is a free program for people who have finished their cancer treatment. It is a 2 hour program that provides practical support and welcomes open discussion.
Who can attend?
This program is for cancer survivors, carers, family members, friends and even work colleagues.
Details
Date: Saturday, July 20th
Time: 10am-12pm
Where: Garran, ACT
What can I expect?
As a participant you will learn about the possible changes, challenges and opportunities you may face after completing cancer treatment. You will also have the opportunity to connect with others on a similar journey, and share tips, ideas and activities to help you live your life well.
To register, please email enrich@nswcc.org.au or call 1300 360 541.
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June 2019
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You are most definitely not alone @Anonymous!
It doesn't matter where we live, cancer knows no borders and the experiences of people affected by cancer are often very similar. The medications and treatments may change from country to country, but the emotional impact alone of cancer would incredibly familiar to everyone across the board.
We are a community based out of Australia but we have many members from everywhere in the world, so welcome
Have you given the American Cancer Society a call recently? They may have a counselling program or know of a community organisation nearby that could assist in some way.
I am going to recommend you have a look into the following resources as well:
Family dynamics and cancer - podcast
Cancer affects the carer too - podcast
Emotions and cancer - pdf book
Caring for someone with cancer - pdf book
Caring for the Carer - webinar
What support do men need after cancer? - webinar that looks at men's pyschosocial needs
Someone I know survived Cancer – “How do I help once treatment is finished? - webinar
That's just a selection of our resources, some are podcasts and webinars, others are booklets to read. These are a great starting point.
I think it is incredibly important to look after yourself, as well as your husband. Self-care is something that a lot of us forget about when we're just going through the day to day things
-Kate
Online Community Manager
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June 2019
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Hi @Mandy2,
I've just replied to your other post
We have a lot of people on here with head and neck cancers, that are experiencing a myriad of things - some similar, some different. Check out: Your experience with side effects from head & neck cancer treatment.
The most important thing to remember is that you are not alone!
-Kate
Online Community Manager
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June 2019
Hi @Mandy2,
How are you feeling today?
We have a great podcast you might like to listen to around appetite loss and nausea and this one too, about managing cancer fatigue.
If you haven't discovered the main head and neck cancer discussion thread as yet, you may like to have a read. You can find it here. There are a lot of people who have had or had the same or similar experiences as you are going through, posting in there.
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Online Community Manager
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