When Cancer Won't Go Away

These free forums (formerly known as Living Well forums) provide people with advanced cancer, and their friends and families, the chance to speak with others in similar situations.

Topics covered

  • Financial and legal issues
    A financial advisor discusses issues relevant to long-term illness, including insurance (e.g. travel insurance), power of attorney, money management and access to credit and superannuation.
  • Treatments and medical supports
    A medical oncologist will talk about current treatments and different medical supports available for advanced cancer. Questions such as What happens when a person presents with an advanced cancer diagnosis? and Clinical trials - what are they, who do they benefit? are discussed.
    • This session is followed by lunch, where participants chat with others going through similar experiences.

  • Family issues and living with uncertainty

    This session is conducted by a psychologist, who talks about coping with cancer and living with uncertainty.
Cover of When Cancer Won't Go Away booklet

See also When Cancer Won't Go Away booklet

Duration

You can attend the whole day or part of the day. Please bring a cushion or rug for comfort, as you'll be sitting for most of the time. Ensure that you have adequate pain medication and bring any questions you may have.

It's FREE!

  • The forum is free to attend.
  • Registration is essential to allow for catering.
  • To register or have get more details call our Helpline on 13 11 20.

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