March 2021
Just been reading about this Jo. Apparently the side affects are pretty much like going through an abrupt menopause. Apparently the side affects will lesson as time goes on. Your body slowly adjusts to the absence of the hormones apparently.
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March 2021
Morning @Betty,
I hope you are well this morning ❤️
You may like to have give our Peer Support team at Cancer Council a call, and have a chat to them about our Telephone Support Groups on 1300 755 632.
We have a telephone based support group, specifically for people who are caring for a loved one with cancer, and I think either this or perhaps something like counselling, might be a good option for your Mum at this time.
-Kate
Cancer Council Online Community Manager
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March 2021
Look Good Feel Better is back for 2021!
Look Good Feel Better, is a community-based service program that is run by the Cancer Patients Foundation and supported by Cancer Council Western Australia.
The program aims to improve the well-being and self-image of people diagnosed with cancer.
Using a relaxed, workshop setting, trained volunteers work with clients, teaching them how to manage the appearance related side-effects that can be caused by cancer treatment.
Current planned workshops and locations are as follows:
9/3/21: Joondalup
13/3/21: Nedlands
22/3.21: Albany
24/3/21: Nedlands
27/3/21: Shenton Park
30/3/21: Subiaco
Registrations are made by contacting Look Good Feel Better on 1800 650 960 or take a look at their website to find a location near to you.
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March 2021
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Hi @sch, How is your wife? I hope she has recovered well after her bout of Covid, & not suffering any long term side effects. Budgie
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February 2021
Afternoon everyone!
I am just bumping this thread to check in and see how everyone is doing! We miss seeing your friendly faces about 😘
Hoping everyone and your families are doing well, it's been a challenging year or so for everyone.
-Kate
Cancer Council Online Community Manager
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February 2021
Hello @Belinda58 and welcome to our community!
What a long wait, I am sorry to hear that 😥
Have you now been able to get in touch with your surgeon and find out more details and/or dates?
-Kate
Cancer Council Online Community Manager
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February 2021
Morning @Vee21 and welcome to our community ❤️
Sorry to hear of your sibling's diagnosis!
You or other members of your family may be interested in having a listen to a few of our podcasts, such as making treatment decisions, family dynamics and cancer, and how to help someone with cancer.
I'd also recommend readingTalking to your doctor andMaking treatment decisions.
Has she had any further tests or updates about her treatment as yet? Please remember, we are here for any member of your family who may need support 😘
-Kate
Cancer Council Online Community Manager
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February 2021
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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.
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February 2021
Hi @Slayergirl707 and welcome!
Have you been able to chat with your treatment team about how the tamoxifen is making you feel?
Both yourself and @Jo71 may like to check out our podcasts here. And we have a fabulous book called Emotions and Cancer that I think would be good read for both of you, you can download it here in PDF format.
You both may also be interested in find out more about counselling - you can find out more here: Talk to a professional counsellor (for Australians). Or if you're in the USA, you could contact the American Cancer Society on 800-227-2345 and see if there's an option near to you.
-Kate
Cancer Council Online Community Manager
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