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 session with Dr Rebecca Moor, an oncologist at the Mater Cancer Care Centre. Dr Moor provided valuable information about the treatment and management of metastatic breast cancer. Following Dr Moor was Prof Phillip Good, from St Vincent’s Private Hospital who answered questions about the various aspects of palliative care.
To conclude the workshop, a stakeholder meeting took place to discuss the future of the Advanced Breast Cancer Group.
Finances
Keep a spreadsheet of all costs. Include service dates, invoice numbers etc. Ring Centrelink and make an appointment to find out what benefits you are entitled to, e.g. disability support pension, carer’s allowance, carer’s payment. Ring your superannuation board and discuss whether you are entitled to a payout, and what may be involved in accessing your money.
