What's new in April, with links to support, information and other items of interest. April is Oesophageal Cancer Awareness Month  Pancare Foundation provides in-depth information on various aspects of oesophageal cancer from symptoms, diagnosis and beyond. They also offer supportive resources and practical guidance to help patients and their loved ones navigate the challenges associated

What's new in March, with links to support, information and other items of interest. March is Lymphoedema Awareness Month  If the lymphatic system isn’t working properly, lymphoedema can occur at any time. For people diagnosed with cancer this can happen during initial treatment, after treatment is completed or when in remission. Usually it develops slowly,

What's new in February, with links to support, information and other items of interest. February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month  Every February, Counterpart joins others in acknowledging Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. We support the important work others are doing to educate women about ovarian cancer.  We also use this time to talk about the support

Every February, Counterpart joins others in acknowledging Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month. We support the important work others are doing to educate women about ovarian cancer. We also use this time to talk about the support and information available to women living with ovarian cancer. Women supporting other women with cancer When you have been diagnosed

What's new in January, with links to support, information and other items of interest. Expanded listing on the PBS for ovarian cancer treatment Recently, the Medicines Services Advisory Committee (MSAC) recommended the government subsidise two Homologous Recombination Deficiency (HRD) tests, expanding access to PARP inhibitors in ovarian cancer. The Pharmaceutical Benefits Advisory Committee (PBAC) followed

What's new in October, with links to support, information and other items of interest. Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day (October 13) If you or someone you know is affected by Metastatic Breast Cancer they may be interested to learn about this list of resources and information on how to access support. Visit the Information for

What's new in August, with links to support, information and other items of interest. The VICS website provides an easier way to find cancer information The Adult Cancer Resources search function of the VICS website now includes a new filtering page. The tool provides an easier way to find information on specific cancer types as

What's new in July, with links to support, information and other items of interest. Webinar: Improving cancer outcomes for First Nations Peoples This Psycho-oncology Co-operative Research Group (PoCoG) webinar for clinicians and researchers provides strategies to help improve cancer clinical trial participation rates among First Nations peoples. Register for the live webinar taking place on

What's new in June, with links to support, information and other items of interest. WomenCan endometrial cancer webinar WomenCan presents this Expert Lunch and Learn webinar presented by ANZGOG member, Medical Oncologist, Associate Professor Yoland Antill. This webinar will look at why endometrial cancer is the most commonly diagnosed gynaecological cancer and what do we

The team at Counterpart wishes you a safe and happy festive season. We hope our service has been of value to you this year, and we look forward to continuing to provide quality connections, support and information to you in 2023. The Counterpart Resource Centre will be closed until 16 January 2023 to give our volunteers a