Women often tell us that they would love to visit BreaCan, but find it difficult due to work or family commitments that prevent them from coming in during the day. From August 2009 to March 2010 (except January), the BreaCan Resource Centre will be open the first Thursday of every month from 5.00pm until 7.30pm.
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Being able to refer patients to a Counterpart Peer Support Volunteer has made all the difference in patients feeling they have someone who understands and can be there with them on their journey.
The Peer Support Volunteers understood my fears, the stress of navigating a cancer diagnosis and they are brilliant at answering questions and empathising.
I would never say I’ve walked in another’s shoes, but having walked a similar path means I can offer support that others aren’t always able to.
Peer support is the one thing we can’t provide as health professionals, and it can make such a difference to a woman’s whole outlook as she goes through treatment. It’s something I offer to every woman in my care.
