Links to support, information and other items from the cancer sector. Cancer, Covid-19 & you survey Encore – exercise programs for women with breast cancer Survey about clinical trial matching websites Cancer, Covid-19 & you survey This survey has been extended to 22 June 2022 so more people affected by cancer can have their say.

Links to support, information and other items from the cancer sector. Cancer, Covid-19 & you survey Translated information about health and wellbeing Updated information about lymphoedema  Research study: identity and body image following gynaecological cancer On the down low – new podcast about ovarian cancer Dragon boating after breast cancer with DAM Busters Research study:

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

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 – 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

The team at Counterpart wishes you a safe and happy festive season. The Counterpart Resource Centre will be closed from 5pm Thursday 16 December 2021 and will reopen on Monday 17 January 2021. This is to give our Peer Support Volunteers an opportunity to rest and recharge. While it can be an exciting time of the year, we know