November Update

         November 2012 Update

Welcome to all. Sorry this is sooooooooooo late life has been very hectic leading up to the silly season already. Next meeting is at The Grand Hotel 7pm Wednesday 5^th December please email or phone Sue or Jo breast.intentions@hotmail.com  we have booked for 20 had about 10 rsvps which is about right usually J $10 maximum for Kris kringle.

Our thoughts are with you all undergoing treatment at this time… or awaiting results! It is a hectic enough time without the added stress of diagnosis treatment etc. Mine was a Christmas diagnosis… but a long time ago now. 10 years so there will be a party in September and you are all invited J

Our community freezer is STOCKED. After Yoga last week the group came round and had a cook up. Linda Mills husband Ken was trapped with 8 women in the kitchen and we had a ball. It was great for Ken as their family had received meals from the group in the past. Call Jo to pick up or drop off.

Had a great day at the Cancer Council today. They run fabulous update days for Community Support Groups I welcome anyone to come with Sue & I next time if you are interested in co facilitating the group. We are always looking for helpful people!!

The most important information to share is the 131120 Financial Planning Information. You will be linked with a professional who will help you navigate the world of financial planning with centrelink info, super, insurance, debt management, restructuring incomes and assets, estate planning and transition to retirement. They also have workplace advice and small business advice if you or your partners’ cancer diagnosis has impacted on any of the above. It sounds like a great FREE service.

Wine and breast cancer risk: StudyA glass of wine a day increases the chances of surviving breast cancer according to claims in an article in the news recently. The article cites a study of 13,000 women being treated for breast cancer that found evidence that, “a moderate intake of alcohol resulted in an improved prognosis.” The researchers at the University of Cambridge say their findings may have implications for counseling women being treated for breast cancer. Dr Paul Pharaoh of the Department of Public Health at Cambridge said, “What our study says is that it is reasonable, if you are diagnosed with breast cancer, to enjoy the occasional drink of alcohol. You shouldn’t feel that you should deny yourself the enjoyment of moderate alcohol.”Media source: The Australian - 8 November 2012
Evidence based link: Alcohol and cancer prevention position statement - Cancer Council Australia website

This article was in the Cancer Council newsletter…….. Remembering everything in moderation, we don’t want you waking up with ‘wine flu’ ………..

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Within the Cancer Information and Support unit, we regularly hear how challenging it is to have access to clinicians with psychosexual cancer expertise. In response to this gap in service, particularly for regional and rural cancer communities, we have collaborated with Dr Susan Carr and her wonderful team at Royal Women's Hospital to launch a pilot program that offers patients and/or their partners, the opportunity to explore emotional issues relating to sex, intimacy, body image and relationships after a cancer diagnosis.

This free telephone support service is provided by medical practitioners with specialist counselling training and can be accessed via the Cancer Council Helpline (13 11 20)

­­­A floor & pool exercise and support program will commenceMonday 4^th February 2013 1 p.m. – 3 p.m. for 8 WEEKS concluding 25^th March INPUT FITNESS CENTRE 224 CRANBOURNE ROAD FRANKSTON.Bookings are essential as numbers are limited. Cost: Gold coin donationEnquiries & enrolments: Judy Sammut 0404 208 714  or  9848 4650 heyjudys@hotmail.com Donna Ritchie 0402278681 donnacr@optusnet.com.au

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