COUCH » Upcoming programs http://couch.org.au Committee for Oncology Unit Cairns Hospital Mon, 29 Aug 2011 01:27:26 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 en hourly 1 Physical Activity and Cancer http://couch.org.au/index.php/2008/10/08/physical-activity-and-cancer/ http://couch.org.au/index.php/2008/10/08/physical-activity-and-cancer/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:20:27 +0000 admin http://couch.org.au/?p=44 An update presented by Prof Kerry Courneya

University of Alberta, Canada

Professor Kerry Courneya will provide an update on the role of physical activity in cancer control including primary and secondary prevention, coping with treatments and rehabilitation after treatments, as well as cancer survivorship.

CAIRNS

Date: October 10, 2008
Venue: Cancer Council Queensland
169 Aumuller Street
Bungalow Qld 4870
RSVP: by October 7, 2008 on (07) 4031 1555
or susanferrisday@cancerqld.org.au or christinetaylor@cancerqld.org.au

TOWNSVILLE

Date: October 8, 2008
Venue: Cancer Council Queensland
4 Warburton Street
North Ward Qld 4810
RSVP: by October 3, 2008 on (07) 4721 1644
or christinetaylor@cancerqld.org.au

Registration and refreshments from 5.30pm, presentation 6.00pm to 7.30pm

More Info:

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]]> http://couch.org.au/index.php/2008/10/08/physical-activity-and-cancer/feed/ 0 Breast Cancer Matters http://couch.org.au/index.php/2008/10/08/breast-cancer-matters/ http://couch.org.au/index.php/2008/10/08/breast-cancer-matters/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2008 03:08:13 +0000 admin http://couch.org.au/?p=42 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.

More Info:

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]]> http://couch.org.au/index.php/2008/10/08/breast-cancer-matters/feed/ 0 PROSCARE http://couch.org.au/index.php/2008/10/08/proscare/ http://couch.org.au/index.php/2008/10/08/proscare/#comments Wed, 08 Oct 2008 02:54:26 +0000 admin http://couch.org.au/?p=40 FREE Education and Support Program……For men affected by Prostate Cancer

Men, their families and friends, are invited to attend a series of cancer information, discussion and support

sessions 12md – 1. pm “Understanding Prostate Cancer and Treatments”

1pm – 2 pm Meeting F.N.Q.Prostate Cancer Supp Gr. & Lunch

DATE: Wednesday 15th October 2008

TIME: 12.00 md – 4.00 pm

VENUE: Cancer Council Queensland

Cnr Scott & Aumuller Sts Bungalow

(Free Lunch provided)

RSVP: Annette on 40311555 by Mon. 13th October 2008

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