Breast Cancer Matters
Facilitators
Sandra Gregg
Specialist Breast Care Nurse
&
Mal Fraser
Cancer Support Coordinator Cancer Council Queensland Cairns
VENUE
Cancer Council Queensland
Cnr Scott & Aumuller Streets Bungalow, Cairns
Date
30th October 2008
11.00 am to 4.00 p.m.
Lunch provided
Program
11.00 – 12.00 pm
Breast Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment
12.00 pm – 12.30 p.m.
The Role of the Breast Care Nurse
Sandra Gregg -SBN
12.30 pm – 1.00 pm
Lunch
1.00 pm – 2.00 pm
Understanding Emotions & Coping Strategies
2.00 pm – 2.45 pm
Manageing Lymphodema & Minimising the risk.
2.45 pm – 3.15 pm
Support for Women with Breast Cancer
Mal Fraser CCQ
3.15 – 3.45 pm
Accessing Breast Prostheses & Swimwear
Alison Scardon “Figgers”
3.45 pm – 4.00pm
Evaluation and Close
Join the…
CAIRNS
“Breast Cancer Matters” Program
“Support for Women with Breast Cancer”
“Breast Cancer Matters” is a FREE educational and support program for women who have had a diagnosis of breast cancer.
The Program is designed to give information about breast cancer, cancer treatments, stress management, self-image and relationships, whilst giving women an opportunity to share experiences.
The program is FREE and will be facilitated by health professionals working in the area of breast cancer care. The sessions will be held over 4 sessions.The group will be held in a relaxed and supporting environment to optimise learning and peer support.