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
Continue ReadingWhat'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
Continue ReadingEvery 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
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Continue ReadingThe 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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Continue ReadingNew website for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer Free information and support resources for women with metastatic breast cancer Are you caring for someone with advanced cancer? Help make volunteering more inclusive by joining an advisory group New website for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer Our Mob and Cancer is
Continue ReadingLinks to support, information and other items from the cancer sector. September is Blood Cancer Month Cancer Wellness Program webinar Study seeking people who have finished bowel cancer treatment Fertility after cancer campaign City of Melbourne tech help sessions The Health Technology Assessment Consumer Consultations Sexuality counselling for women with ovarian cancer September is Blood
Continue ReadingLinks to support, information and other items from the cancer sector. CarerHelp – information and resources for carers New blood cancer Optimal Care Pathways RMH Breast Service seeking consumer involvement Look Good Feel Better virtual workshops New bladder cancer guidebook Spring into This Girl Can Week CarerHelp – information and resources for carers CarerHelp is an
Continue ReadingMy 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
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