Click the 'View this item online' link above to view this What's On session slide presentation: Cognitive effects associated with cancer treatments. Dr Adrian Schembri presents this session, which was recorded at Women's Health Victoria, Melbourne, on 25 November 2019. Some women diagnosed with cancer complain that their ability to think clearly has been reduced
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This beautifully presented book by Sam Mannering and Karen McMillan is a collection of tips and recipes for people who are experiencing cancer treatment. Includes hair, skin and nail care, emotional wellbeing tips, dealing with fatigue, loss of appetite and nausea, and side effects of hormone therapy. Tempting recipes include soups, teas and smoothies. This
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This picture book, written by Virginia Ironside and illustrated by Frank Rodgers, tells the story of Jenny who finds a lot of little worries building up until she feels constantly anxious. She tries a number of ways to get rid of her 'bag of worries', but nothing works. One day an old lady explains that
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This picture book is from the Emotions series written by Brian Moses and illustrated by Mike Gordon. It explains how it feels to be angry, what might make someone feel angry, and what they can do to feel better. The story may help children to recognise, and talk about, their own feelings. Includes notes for
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This picture book is from the Emotions series written by Brian Moses and illustrated by Mike Gordon. It explains how it feels to be frightened, what might make someone feel frightened, and what they can do to feel better. The story may help children to recognise and encourage them to talk about their own feelings.
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This picture book is from the Emotions series written by Brian Moses and illustrated by Mike Gordon. It explains how it feels to be sad, what might make someone feel sad, and what they can do to feel better. The story may help children to recognise and encourage them to talk about their own feelings.
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Author Kaye Nutman volunteers in a wig room, working with chemotherapy patients. She became interested in scarves and headwraps from the point of view of those patients, but then noticed beautiful wraps worn for fashion, health, cultural and religious reasons, and became fascinated. This book is a collection of practical instructions, photographs and illustrations, showing
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When Geelong author Sue Mackey had her own personal experience of triple-negative breast cancer she used positive psychology strategies to help her cope. Here she shares these strategies including stress management, controlling thoughts, dealing with fear and adopting gratitude. Easy to read, with lots of practical advice.
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The Peer Support Volunteers understood my fears, the stress of navigating a cancer diagnosis and they are brilliant at answering questions and empathising.
I would never say I’ve walked in another’s shoes, but having walked a similar path means I can offer support that others aren’t always able to.
It’s really useful to hear health professionals talk. I really appreciate them sharing their professional knowledge in an accessible way.
