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HANCA - A helpline for the Head and Neck Cancer Community
Our April meeting of the Victorian Head and Neck Cancer Support Group was a truly inspiring and informative gathering, with 23 members...
Tiel
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Asking for help is not a sign of failing
Our March meeting brought together 22 members, both online and in person, at the Peter Mac Wellbeing Centre. This month, we welcomed...
Tiel
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If only something rhythmed with lips!
The Victorian Head and Neck Cancer Support Group held its first meeting of the year, bringing together 27 members -15 in person and 12...
Tiel
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Recovery is the word
At the October meeting of the Victorian Head and Neck Cancer Support Group, 20 members—15 in person and 5 online—came together for a...
Tiel
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Tackling long term side effects
At the September meeting of the Victorian Head and Neck Cancer Support Group, 21 members gathered, including four new faces. We had the...
Tiel
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Dental hygiene - Once radiated twice shy or escaping by the skin of our teeth!
Our July meeting was both insightful and informative, featuring a special guest, Marg, a dental oncologist from Peter Mac. Marg spoke...
Tiel
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Soup is coming out my ears
We always knew that 90 minutes wouldn’t be enough time to spend with Peter Mac’s dieticians Kirsty and Isabel. The impacts of eating,...
Tiel
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Lymphoedema, Fibrosis and Scar Tissue
We were thrilled to be joined at our April meeting by Peter Mac’s Senior Clinician Physiotherapist – the wonderful Megan Howard! Megan...
Tiel
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Its good to have a vision
Welcome back everyone! We kicked off our first meeting for 2024 with a record-breaking attendance of 24 members – 9 online and 15 at the...
Lora
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Sunscreen for your teeth
The long-term side effects of radiotherapy treatment lead many head and neck cancer patients to think about their teeth and oral hygiene...
Tiel
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Hearing from Head and Neck Cancer Australia
It is always enlightening and a delight to be joined by Head and Neck Cancer Australia CEO Nadia Rosin. Nadia spoke to 18 of our members...
Tiel
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How do you get through your…journey?
It was great to catch up with each other at our September meeting. We had 18 members including four new members and Jag the dog! With no...
Tiel
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Is everyone in Europe and Noosa?
It was lovely to see everyone at our August meeting. We had 19 members join, including four new members. This month we were also joined...
Tiel
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Positivity Wins Out in the End
Our July support group meeting was a resounding success, with the addition of five new members – all with different head and neck cancers...
Tiel
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Talking to a Speechie
It’s always great to see so many familiar faces at the meetings and always great to share the ups, downs and everything in between. I...
Lora
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Prehabilitation and post treatment side effects
We always know we are in for an informative session when we are joined by members of Peter Mac’s Nutrition and Speech Pathology...
Tiel
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Give yourself time
Our March meeting was a great success with 23 members joining, including 4 new members. During the meeting, we had an open discussion...
Tiel
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22 members and a physio!
Well, we certainly kicked the year off with a bang! We had 22 members join online and face to face to hear from the amazing Peter Mac...
Tiel
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Holding our heads up high!
Just like that our 2022 meetings have come to an end. And there is no better way to finish the year than by being joined by Head and...
Tiel
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Dry Mouth, Travel, Birthdays and Good Company!
I can’t believe we just had our second last meeting for the year! Amazing to have so many wonderful friendly faces at this month’s...
Lora
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