Welcome to the February 2012 newsletter.
Our thoughts are with all undergoing treatment at this time whether it be for the first or fourth time!!
Relay for Life March 24 & 25th at Mornington. Carol has registered breast intentions as a team!! Go to the website and join the team!! www.relayforlife.org.au We need to be much more organized this year… need to organize an awesome baton…. Take the tent…. Take a BBQ and kettle …. Have music…. Bring the family…. Treats and snacks…….. Contact Carol for info scdonald@bigpond.com
Breast Intentions are once again providing Afternoon Tea for survivors and carers. Please let Jo know if you can bring a plate to share… we will keep the leftovers for our tent!!!
Sharing the Scares photographic exhibition
My name is Terri-ann Varga, I am running a photographic exhibition supporting the NBCF and require willing models to be photographed, for the exhibition, who have had breast cancer. I am writing to ask for your support and hope that you will consider distributing this to women in your group who may wish to participate. Photographers will be taking photographs in various styles – a list of participating photographers and their web sites are attached as well as the event details. My style of work is more documentary (like the images of my mother in the document), so those who are comfortable to do something similar (though I’d like to do some more theatrical works as well). I would like to take the images in Feb and March, but yes the times would vary. I hope to shoot at a studio and/or at the model’s house. There are a couple of other photographers who would like models and I assume they would shoot at their studio or at the model’s house. When you send out the document perhaps you can advise them to let me know if they are happy, or not, to be photographed nude or partially nude or fully clothed. Any women would be great to photograph
Thanks so much once again – I look forward to hearing back from you. I sincerely hope that you may be able to help. Kind Regards Terri-ann Varga M. 0408 906 800
Sue & Jo attended a day at Cancer Council Vic (CCV) on the 20th Feb - the day included information about psychological reactions to cancer,depression, anxiety and suicide.
131120 the cancer council helpline is now open 9-5 Mon- Fri in line with other states. The service has specialist nurse access in breast cancer, prostate cancer and palliative care. They are also a great resource for referral.
CCV also has a financial assistance program with one off grants of $200-$250 for people undergoing treatment and financial hardship. Call 131220 for information.
CCV Arts Awards 2012 close 27 April. www.artsaward.com.au for more info and online application or phone 1300656585.Express your cancer story creatively.
Categories include:
Childrens Art up to 12 years, Childrens group Art up to 12 years, Childrens Writing up to 12 years, Youth Art 13-18, Youth Writing 13-18, Indigenous Visual Art,Poetry, Visual Art, Short Story & film.
Lifeline 131114 is a 24 hour call service for people to phone when having issues around these topics. They are a referral service who has access to a huge data base that can be tapped into.
There is also online chat Mon-Thurs 7.30-10.30pm http://www.lifeline.org.au/Find-help/Online-Services/crisis-chat
We also met a psychologist Elle - who new to the Peninsula. Currently she is assisting an 8 week course at Frankston library ‘Book Well”. It is a program that aims to share the pleasure and power of reading. They hope the program will be of benefit to those on their cancer journey. You can join at anytime. Friday 2nd, 9th, 16th, & 23rd March telephone 97681678 tracey.asquith@frankston.vic.gov.au
Elle is passionate about providing services to the Peninsula both as a volunteer and a private psychologist, working from Peninsula Oncology ( where radiotherapy is) 97815244
BREACAN: Bookings Essential for all sessions: 1300 781 500
Young Women
Supported by a generous donation of over $14,000 from The Young Ones, BreaCan will be planning specific programs for young women with breast cancer in 2012. If you were diagnosed with breast cancer under 45 years of age and have ideas of programs that would meet your needs or those of other young women, we’d love to hear from you. Just send us an email to breacan@breacan.org.au or call us on 1300 781 500.
Your Immune System and Cancer Wednesday 14 March 10.30am–12pm
In this session, Professor Cebon will talk about the link between the immune system and cancer, immunotherapy and the current research being undertaken to develop new treatments that target cancer cells.
Creative Writing Workshop Wednesday 21 March 11am–2pm
The workshop will include a discussion on what stories mean to people and why we share them, as well as writing exercises to kick start the creative process. No prior writing experience or skill necessary.
What it Means to Have a Family History of Cancer Monday 26 March 12–1.30pm
A cancer diagnosis is difficult enough, but factor in a family history of breast or ovarian cancer and the issues and complexities increase significantly.
The Two Of Us: a session for women and their partners Thursday 29 March 6.45–8.30pm
We know partners’ needs are often overlooked when a woman is diagnosed with cancer. Women and their partners are invited to come along and talk about the practical and emotional issues for couples dealing with the consequences of a cancer diagnosis and treatment.
Making Connections for women living with advanced breast & gynaecological cancers.
The two of us: a session for women living with advanced cancer and their partners Thursday April 19th 6.45-8.30pm
Advanced cancer and Bones: New treatments for bone metastases in advanced breast cancer, current thinking and management strategies. Thursday May 10th 11am-12.30pm
Here and Now: a free 8 week course offering women with advanced disease the opportunity to discuss a range of issues in a safe , confidential and supportive environment. Planned for 2012 please call 1300 781 500.
The Living Centre Think Pink in St Kilda Rd are running days of indulgence for women undergoing treatment: please phone 0398202888 to book or email thelivingcentre@thinkpink.org.au
LIGHT MEDITATION CLASSES 7.30 – 8.30PM $15 A SESSION
MEDITATION AIDS: STRESS, ANXIETY, SLEEP DISORDERS, ETC.
CREATES BALANCE and HARMONY WITHIN
MONDAY NIGHTS ROSEBUD
(NO CLASS MON 12TH MARCH, LABOUR DAY)Upstairs 843-
BRING: MAT, CUSHION, BLANKET & WATER
THURSDAY NIGHTS REDHILL
HUMMINGBIRD ECO RETREAT 183 ARTHUR’S SEAT ROAD BRING: CUSHION & WATER
(Mat & Blanket supplied)
CONTACT DETAILS :MARY ANDERSON: OR VISITwww.turningpointtechniques.com.au
We have upgraded the library feel free to borrow…. And for those who have our books lurking in your cupboards please return or you will get a phonecall soon…..
The results from the survey will be discussed at the next meeting.
Take care Cheers the mob at Breast Intentions.
