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Healthy Living after Cancer

Health Living after Cancer boosts health

Thursday 13 April 2017
Benefits to diet and physical health have been observed in a study of over 100 cancer survivors participating in our free phone-based Healthy Living after Cancer program. Participant behaviour changed to include an increase in physical activity along with intake of fruits and vegetables, an average decrease in BMI and better quality of life.
Research profile

Research Profile: What are ‘nutrition’ related calls really about?

Thursday 13 April 2017
A qualitative study exploring nutrition-related calls to our 13 11 20 Cancer Information and Support line suggests there are more to these calls than simple requests about diet and nutrition. Callers often had pressing unmet informational, practical and emotional needs that warranted prioritising above advice on diet and nutrition related queries.
Living with Cancer Education Program

Training and support roles for health professionals

Thursday 13 April 2017
The Living with Cancer Education Program helps people make sense of cancer in a safe and informal environment. In 2016, over 580 people attended programs facilitated by local health professionals and gained the opportunity to connect with others in similar circumstances. Two-day training for new facilitators is being held on 1-2 June 2017.
Cancer Council Victoria's free wig service

Regional Wig Service gives people throughout Victoria confidence

Thursday 13 April 2017
Our free Wig Service has recently expanded to offer a postal service, extending its reach to people in regional areas of Victoria undergoing cancer treatment. The service is now available to eligible patients living over 50km outside Melbourne who are unable to travel to the Wig Service for a fitting.
Rochelle Serry, Cancer Connect volunteer

Thank you to our volunteers

Thursday 13 April 2017
National volunteer Week (8–14 May) is an annual celebration to acknowledge the generous contribution of our nation’s volunteers. Rochelle Serry is one of our trained volunteers with the phone-based peer support program Cancer Connect and we thank her for her time and enthusiasm. Read more about why she continues to be involved with the program.
New Medical Decision Making Laws

New medical decision making laws webinar

Thursday 16 February 2017
The new Medical Treatment Planning and Decisions Act 2016 makes some significant changes to advance care planning and medical treatment decision making for Victorians. On Tuesday 28 February, the McCabe Centre for Law and Cancer and Cancer Council Victoria are hosting a free webinar for health professionals outlining key changes and what this means for clinicians in practice.
Cancer Information and Support Service

How we helped in 2016

Thursday 16 February 2017
World Cancer Day on 4 February was a time to reflect how everyone – as a collective or as individuals – can do their part to reduce the global burden of cancer. The Cancer Information and Support Service team work together with partners across Victoria to help support those affected by cancer
Research profile

Research Profile: Self-guided interventions for psychological distress

Thursday 16 February 2017
Self-guided interventions may hold promise in allowing patients to engage with support or education as they need. A recent systematic review exploring the evidence for effective interventions such as workbooks, resource packs or online information identifies potentially efficient ways in managing psychological distress in people with cancer.
Wellness and Life After Cancer program

Facilitator training for Health Professionals

Thursday 16 February 2017
The Wellness and Life After Cancer program assists those who have finished active treatment to make the change from clinical management to supported self management. New facilitator training will be held on 30 and 31 March 2017 at Cancer Council Victoria for health professionals interested in running the program in their local health service.
Dry July 2016

Thank you Dry July

Thursday 16 February 2017
Thank you to all Dry July participants who took the challenge in 2016 to give up alcohol for one month. It was a grand fundraising effort, and as a result, Cancer Council Victoria can embark on three projects which aim to provide support to reduce the burden of cancer.
Special Occasions and Celebrations fact sheet

Publication profile: Special Occasions and Celebrations fact sheet

Thursday 15 December 2016

Thinking about additional practical tips to help your patients and their families get through the holiday season? Our new Special Occasions and Celebrations fact sheet provides useful suggestions to assist people affected by cancer so they can make the most of this time of year.

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