Sunday, February 27, 2011

Newsletter Feb 2011

Support group for younger women on the Mornington Peninsula, Victoria with breast cancer.
Coming up for March 2011? – What’s on the radar!
— Please enjoy our communications to you through our Newsletter & feel free to send me any articles or special experiences you may wish to share with us throughout the coming year.
Relay for Life – To register now click on image: When: Sat, Mar 26th 4pm & Sun Mar 27th 10am.We will be dressed up in fairy gear, there are prizes for the best dressed tent. People can stay for an hour or all night. The opening ceremony is at 4pm and the first lap is for survivors and carers. There is also a candle ceremony for those who have lost their lives to cancer. It is a festival environment with entertainment for kids, food is available, but we should bring some nibbles. Team name - Breast Intentions Join online at : www.realayforlife.org.au Cost $15 - Further details email Jacquie – scarpjacq@me.com
Encore combines gentle floor and pool exercises with the support of other women. Encore aims to improve the well being of women who have experienced breast surgery in their lives. ENCORE is an 8 week NON-MEDICAL program by enrolment only. Each ENCORE co-ordinator has successfully completed the National YWCA ENCORE training. An 8 week program commences Monday - 7th February 2011 and concludes Monday 4th April 20111pm to 3.00 pm INPUT FITNESS CENTRE - 224 CRANBOURNE RD., FRANKSTON Bookings are essential as numbers are limited - Cost: Gold Coin Donation Enquiries & enrolments: JUDY SAMMUT - heyjudys@hotmail.com
Interesting News items to share:
Mornington Peninsula Wig Library: The library has moved to Cranbourne Rd at the Healhscope building
Free service - For any woman living on, or being treated on the Mornington Peninsula who has experienced hair loss due to chemotherapy.Opening hours:Tuesday 10-1 Wednesdays 12-3 Bookings are essential. Contact Kate - , PO Box 2290 Rosebud Victoria 3939
Start losing the weight & feel great in just a few days… ‘Discover how to drop the weight without so much work in the kitchen - & start enjoying your time in the gym!’ FREE Seminar - (crèche available)Tuesday March 1st 7.30pmOptima Health & Fitness, 36 Milgate Dve Mornington. Book at Reception on Numbers are limited, non-members welcome
2 day courses in March and April
Includes: Cooking session at Morning Star Estate, Shopping tour-More details at the seminar
Julie Regan: info@foodfix.com.au www.foodfix.com.au

In appreciation for Breast Intentions participation: –
In 2010 Breast Intentions assisted me in recruitment for my research project titled "Investigating parental cancer: Psychological benefits, emotional reactions and involvement in care giving.
" I am very grateful for your support”, and with it I was able to obtain a suitable sample that enabled me to perform the analysis I had planned. The project is now finished and I am writing to you to inform you of the key findings. Please find attached a project summary outlining the project aims, the sample and methodology, along with the key findings and the implications of these findings. The brochure is written to be suitable for a wide audience as I had a broad range of organisations helping with my recruitment. If you would like additional details, or a more technical summary of the results, I would be happy to provide it.
Once again, thankyou for your support and if you would like more information about my research please do not hesitate to contact me.
Regards, Janelle
Janelle Levesque, Charles Sturt University B Psych (Hons)
Grad Cert Research Management - PhD Candidate
— “Makes us feel proud to be part of the BI Group – thankyou to those of you who were involved from our end – you know who you are ...”
Cancer Council of Victoria
Cancer Council Vic (CCV) 131120 - Support services
We support people with a high risk of cancer and their families and friends. Our Cancer Helpline (13 11 20) is the main entry point for accessing support services.
Trained oncology nurses operate it and can use a comprehensive database of research and details of state wide and local services for callers. Cancer Connections is an online community that links people with cancer, their carers and families. Registration is free and we will always keep your contact details confidential. Once registered you will have access to the many services: http://www.cancerconnections.com.au/
Calls may be referred to a trained Cancer Connect volunteer who has experienced the same cancer as the caller. Referrals are also made to local support groups or education programs for survivors or carers.
Some callers may be eligible for financial help. More information -Ph : 13 11 20

Volunteers urgently needed –
— Cancer Council Victoria urgently needs Family Cancer Connect Volunteers to provide telephone peer support to the thousands of Victorians caring for someone living with cancer.
— Partners or family members of cancer survivors who are at least two years post treatment and willing to share their care giving experiences with others are invited to register today. Phone 13 11 20 form more details. You don't have to face cancer alone. Talk to someone who understands. Speak to a cancer nurse on 13 11 20 or visit www.cancervic.org.au

Sexuality, intimacy and cancer - Live web chat: For people affected by cancer - Monday 21 March 6.00 pm – 7.30 pm EST (daylight savings - Registration is essential. Join our guests:Associate Professor Frances Quirk - health psychologist and sexologist with specific expertise in young adults. Dr Amanda Hordern – expert and published author on sexuality and intimacy in cancer. Discuss:
— How a cancer diagnosis and treatment may affect sexuality and intimacy
— How to communicate with others about sexuality and intimacy
— Relationships and sexual confidence
— Tips and practical strategies
Contact details : Liz O'Loughlin Project Officer Cancer Services Programs
Ph: 03 9635 5549 Fax: 03 9635 5290
‘Breacan What’s On’ program for March, 2011?

Women can call BreaCan on 1300 781 500 for information, support or to talk to a volunteer.
Introductory Hand & Foot Reflexology
Feel Good Gentle Exercise Program This program offers gentle exercise to tone the body and help the lymphatic system. Conducted by a qualified instructor, the sessions are held fortnightly on a Wednesday from 10.30am - 11.30am. Women participating need to complete enrolment forms prior to attending.
Women Living with Advanced Cancer
BreaCan runs activities for women with advanced breast or advanced gynaecological cancers.
Sessions: Monday 21st March Talking about difficult issues workshop facilitated by Josie Scott. Thursday 5th May Dr Richard De Boer will present on the relationship between Breast Cancer and Bones.
Also in early May we are planning to start a professionally facilitated group for women living with advanced breast and gynaecological cancers. This group will be a face to face group, meeting at BreaCan in the city, and running for 8 consecutive weeks.
As you will be aware there are few opportunities for women living with advanced cancer to meet and connect with other women in a similar situation. Please pass on this information and encourage women to call us and to come along.
Queries about these programs to Wendy Pullan: phone 9921 0837 o r If you would like to know more please call 1300 781 500.

A message from our Jo…
Dear Gals,
Have just returned from our Open Garden day... a lot wet but we still managed to raise well over $200 for the Peninsula Wig Library, and some lovely tributes were left for women. Sally Anne is thinking of making it an annual event for the Wig Library. She is also going to put together a recipe book..... so we are asking you to dig out your favourite and email/post it to Jo. She will forward them to Sal who will collate them. They will be printed by Sally Annes family business (the same ones who do our brochures) and sold from the wig library and support groups. All monies raised will go to the wig library! A great project born out of a cuppa and sharing today of a recipe.
Breast Intentions - Finance News – Current Balance:$ 629.45
Next BI Meeting: -
The singing Therapist is joining us – (ask Jo Jo!!) Wednesday 2nd March 2011 @ 7:00pm,
Come along & join us for a cuppa! Bays Hospital Level 1 Mornington Vic 3931.
Message ... “Happiness never decreases by being shared.” - from Chris & the Team - your friends at Breast Intentions.

Wednesday, February 02, 2011

February 2011

Our first meeting for the year! we welcome new members Karen & Elaine.
Our thoughts to all undergoing treatment at this time.
Our main topic was the Relay for Life at Mornington secondary college coming up March 29th. you can join the Breast Intentions team online or email the group for information... or just donate. Jacqui is the team manager.
A survey will go out to all members soon via hard copy to update details and allow input to improve things :).
Our wonderful Peninsula Dragonflys will come and chat at a meeting soon.
Suggestions also that gals looking at reconstructions contact Breacan for current information.
Encore is on again in February contact Judy Sammut for details heyjudys@hotmail.com for more info.
A reminder that the very young ones can contact Deanne Deanne_davis77@yahoo.com.au for further information.
Awaiting some stories from our gals, will post when received. Take care & Stay Safe