What's new in May, with links to support, information and other items of interest. Communicating with doctors Cancer Council Victoria has released a free, four-part video series to help patients, families, and carers to learn key skills to better communicate with doctors and other health professionals when discussing a cancer diagnosis, treatment and on-going health

Women with a lived experience of cancer are uniquely placed to help other women with a cancer diagnosis to live well. Our service is based on this simple but powerful idea. In 2023, Women's Health Victoria are celebrating 20 years of Counterpart, and 20 years of connecting, supporting and informing women with cancer to live

What's new in March, with links to support, information and other items from the cancer sector. Women’s Health Victoria’s Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan Our Innovate Reconciliation Action Plan has been formally endorsed by Reconciliation Australia. As the second stage of our RAP journey, this Innovate RAP sets out a series of 15 key actions and

What's new in March, with links to support, information and other items from the cancer sector. My Cancer Guide Cancer Council Victoria's My Cancer Guide helps people to search for the support services they need based on their cancer and location. The guide links to more than 450 support services across Victoria. Services include psychological

Lymphoedema: what you need to know March is Lymphoedema Awareness Month. What is lymphoedema? Lymphoedema is swelling (oedema) that occurs when fluid (lymph) builds up in tissues, under the skin, or sometimes more deeply in the chest, abdomen or neck. Your arms and legs are most commonly affected after cancer treatment. This article refers only

What's new in February, with links to support, information and other items from the cancer sector. Free virtual Cancer Wellness Program The Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre and Cancer Council Victoria are running a virtual Cancer Wellness Program on Friday 17 March (11am–12.30pm). This free education and support program is for people who have completed cancer

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

Links to support, information and other items from the cancer sector – January 2023

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

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