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New research paper highlights effectiveness of professionally led support groups for people living with metastatic cancer
Posted January 29, 2024, in

A recent study conducted by Dr Andrea Smith and colleagues published in the Journal of Cancer Survivorship has revealed that professionally led support groups for individuals with advanced or metastatic cancer are effective in reducing mood disturbances, distress and pain amongst patients. Successful implementation depends on factors such as leadership expertise, operational methods and resource…

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Workshop October 2023
Posted January 29, 2024, in

  On Saturday the 14th of October 2023 saw the Advanced Breast Cancer Group hold the regular Workshop for Women, Partners, Families and Friends. The workshop was a great success, with members and families attending, although we did miss those women who weren’t able to be there this time. This workshop consisted of a Q&A…

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Workshop March 2023
Posted June 21, 2023, in

On Saturday the 4th of March 2023 saw the Advanced Breast Cancer Group hold the regular Workshop for Women, Partners, Families and Friends. The workshop was a great success, with members and families attending, although we did miss those women who weren’t able to be there this time. This workshop consisted of a Q&A session…

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A Darker Shade of Pink Book Launch
Posted February 16, 2022, in

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Workshop October 2019
Posted November 26, 2019, in

On the 26th of October 2019 saw the Advanced Breast Cancer Group hold the regular Workshop for Women, Partners, Families and Friends. The workshop was a great success, with members and families attending, although we did miss those women who weren’t able to be there this time. This workshop ran slightly differently from previous events…

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Workshop March 2019
Posted August 28, 2019, in

On the 30th of March 2019 saw the Advanced Breast Cancer Group hold the regular Workshop for Women, Partners, Families and Friends. The workshop was a great success, with  members and  families attending, although we did miss those women who weren’t able to be there this time. Monica Rottman from Cultivate Calm Yoga spoke about…

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Workshop October 2018
Posted December 9, 2018, in

On the 13th of October 2018 (Metastatic Breast Cancer Awareness Day) saw the Advanced Breast Cancer Group hold the regular Workshop for Women, Partners, Families and Friends. The workshop was a great success, with  members and  families attending, although we did miss those women who weren’t able to be there this time. Assoc. Professor Marina…

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Janelle’s Poem – It Would be Nice
Posted September 28, 2018, in

IT WOULD BE NICE   It would be nice to have a cleavage It would be nice to be able to bend forward without worrying Using your hand over your chest or a shirt tight around your neck It would probably be nice to see a hairdresser and use colour and wear a bikini in…

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Workshop April 28
Posted June 5, 2018, in

On the 28th of April 2018 saw Advanced Breast Cancer Group hold the regular Workshop for Women, Partners, Families and Friends. The workshop was a great success with many members and their family attending. The day featured Dr Natasha Woodward, who is a Senior Medical Oncologist at the Mater Hospital. Dr Woodward provided a great…

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Workshop October 2017
Posted November 7, 2017, in

On the 14th of October 2017 saw Advanced Breast Cancer Group hold the regular Workshop for Women, Partners, Families and Friends. The workshop was a great success with many members and their family attending. The day featured Dr Russell Richards, who is a Palliative Care Physician at the Mater Hospital. Dr Richards provided a great…

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