Hi Ladies, Just a note of encouragement for those living in rural and remote areas. About 2 years ago, I was invited to a luncheon by our McGrath Breastcare Nurse. She is an awesome and supportive pe...
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About 6 months after I finished active treatment I did a group course, called "Life After Cancer Treatment" through the local Cancer Centre. We started with 8 or 9 men and women who been treated for a variety of cancers, a couple dropped out along the way. At the end of the 6 weeks weeks, one member suggested a semi regular catch up. In the end 5 of us still get together every month or so, 18 months down the track. Somewhere along the way, I somehow became the default organiser, but they're a great bunch that I'm proud and lucky to call friends.
Sometimes I don't think it matters what sort of cancer it was, there are more similarities than differences in our reactions
About 6 months after I finished active treatment I did a group course, called "Life After Cancer Treatment" through the local Cancer Centre. We started with 8 or 9 men and women who been treated for a variety of cancers, a couple dropped out along the way. At the end of the 6 weeks weeks, one member suggested a semi regular catch up. In the end 5 of us still get together every month or so, 18 months down the track. Somewhere along the way, I somehow became the default organiser, but they're a great bunch that I'm proud and lucky to call friends.
Sometimes I don't think it matters what sort of cancer it was, there are more similarities than differences in our reactions