Living with Cancer Program
This free program is facilitated by health professionals. It runs in small groups over one day or four weeks. It's attended by people who have a diagnosis of cancer and their family and friends. It's a chance to learn more about cancer, its treatment and your emotional reactions to it.
Each group has a specially trained LWCEP facilitator who is a health professional, supported by Cancer Council Victoria.
Discussion topics:
- What cancer is and how treatment decisions are made
- The various symptoms, cancer treatments and side effects
- The doctor-patient relationship
- How to access the cancer services available
- Information on important factors like diet and exercise
- Myths about cancer
- Relationships, self-esteem and body image
- How to meet with others dealing with cancer in a comfortable and relaxed environment
- Coping with loss and grief
Benefits:
Participants can expect to learn more about cancer and its treatment in a supportive group environment. They can expect an open discussion and some sharing of experiences that will help them to understand they're not alone on their journey and improve their understanding of their changed circumstances.
Dates
Programs are held in most Melbourne hospitals (both public and private) some community health centres and in many country hospitals and health services.
To register or for more details, call our Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20, email cis@cancervic.org.au or visit our events calendar for the next scheduled event.
Life with Cancer booklet
