Living with Cancer Education Program
This FREE program is run by trained health professionals to give people with cancer, and their friends and family, the chance to learn more about cancer, its treatment and their emotional reactions to it.
Discussed:
- 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
- Unproven methods
- 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 include:
- Increased knowledge and understanding of cancer and treatments
- Discussion in a supportive group
- Shared experiences
- Enhanced coping skills
- Decreased feelings of aloneness
- Improved understanding of changed circumstances.
Living with Cancer Education Programs (LWCEPs) scheduled
The program is for small groups and usually runs for 2 hours a week for 4 to 8 weeks. A half-day program is also available.
It's attended by people who have a diagnosis of cancer and their family and friends. Each group has a specially trained LWCEP facilitator who's resourced and supported by Cancer Council Victoria.
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.
See also our
Life with Cancer booklet
Daffodil Day Get Behind Bowel Screening Forgotten Cancers Project Girls Night In Pink Ribbon Day Relay for Life