My breast care nurse told me about Counterpart last year when I was diagnosed. During the first few months after diagnosis, in the midst of so many appointments, starting treatment so suddenly and meeting all the different specialists, it was reassuring speaking to someone who'd been in a similar position themselves, with their own cancer

Links to support, information and other items from the cancer sector. Australian Cancer Plan engagement hub Study into CALD patient safety and engagement in cancer settings New National Pancreatic Cancer Roadmap Breast cancer in young women Q&A event Survey: National Cervical Cancer Elimination Strategy Find information with the Counterpart Navigator Australian Cancer Plan engagement hub

Women supporting women with cancer – Counterpart expands to all women 30 June 2022 Every year 16,000 women in Victoria are told they have cancer. Many of these women will now have increased access to support, with Women's Health Victoria's cancer support service opening its doors to women with all cancer types. ‘Our vision is

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