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March 2009
Welcome to the forums I don't think we have any other teachers using the forums just at the moment but I could well be wrong. I work for the Cancer Council NSW and I moderate these forums. I should let you know the Cancer Council has just finished a new publication called "Cancer in the School Community: a guide for staff members". It includes information on dealing with treatment side effects, choosing to tell your students or their family members, and lots, lots more. It's being launched next Friday, 14 March, at Westmead Children's hospital and is being sent out to principals across the state.
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March 2009
Hi Michelle,You should have a look at the Cancer Services directory on the Cancer Councill site. There's lots of Cancer Related services in there including Wig Shops.Here's a link to Wig Shops in Sydney http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/html/patientsfamiliesfriends/cancer_services_directory/search_oncall_results.asp?regions=Metropolitan+Sydney&services=Wig+Services&Submit=Start+Search
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March 2009
Hi Kevin, I can't speak from personal experience when it comes to chemo and I'm not really sure what advice to offer in terms of managing it other than "take it easy". But I just wanted to check up and see how you're going. Is your chemo once per week?m
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March 2009
Yes there are lots of brave people on this forum Bev. Thanks for spreading the positive energy!
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March 2009
The cancer council has a nifty little tool to let you search for support services in your local area. I've provided a link to it below. http://www.cancercouncil.com.au/html/patientsfamiliesfriends/cancer_services_directory/search_oncall.asp
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March 2009
Hi Tizz and Gabe, welcome to the website. I work for the Cancer Council and I help to moderate these forums. The site has been up and running for 6 months or so now but we've only just started advertising it. There's a subscribe link at the top of the forum if you want to be sent an email every time the head & neck forum gets a new post
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March 2009
Hi rarbie. Cause you're allowed to use the forums. As far as I know this is the only internet forum of it's kind in Australia. There is another specifically for leukemia but that's about it. I hope cancer camp gives you the respite you need and you come back stronger in mind and body.
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March 2009
The Hope and Hurdles pack is now available free of cost for any woman living with secondary breast cancer in Australia. Women can order their pack the Breast Cancer Network Australia or via the automated phone service 1300 887 340. If you would like to read more about what's in the pack please visit their website: http://www.bcna.org.au/
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