For almost 20 years, we have provided connection, support and information to women with breast or a gynaecological cancer. We are looking forward to extending our services to other women with cancer. In July, Counterpart will be welcoming Victorian women with any type of cancer to talk with a Peer Support Volunteer or attend an

Links to support, information and other items from the cancer sector. New webinar: Maintaining habits of healthy living Patient Advisory Committee – share your insights A COVID-19 prevention trial for cancer patients Encore – exercise program for women with breast cancer WEHI recruiting volunteers for their Buddy Program Cancer Experience Survey – how technology helped

March is Lymphoedema Awareness Month Lymphoedema is a side effect of cancer treatment that affects around one in 5 women with breast or a gynaecological cancer. (Cancer Australia, 2022) If you have experienced one of these cancers, it is important to know the risk factors, know the symptoms and know where to seek help. What

Links to support, information and other items from the cancer sector. New webinars on the Counterpart website Managing your cancer care in the context of Covid-19 A guide to optimal cancer nutrition Study: benefits of exercise after gynaecological cancer treatment New webinars available now We have published a number of new webinars which can be

Links to support, information and other items from the cancer sector. Focus groups on older women, body image and the internet New ovarian cancer research factsheet Carers Couch: support for carers Research project: breast screening for older women New Help Literacy hub New support group for women with metastatic breast cancer Participants wanted for focus

What's new – January 2022 Links to support, information and other items from the cancer sector. Online support for your mental health National gynae-oncology registry 10 year Australian Cancer Plan Local end of life services and advice Understanding caregiver health literacy Cancer Wellness Program webinar Online support for your mental health To help address the