Support for carers in Melbourne
Hi all, My wife has been diagnosed 21 days ago with an aggressive TNBC and is already a week into chemo. The whole thing is a whirlwind and I am really struggling even though I am grateful for the ...
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Hi @tnbcaupporter, we are glad you have found the online network and I can see you have been provided with some very valuable resources from our members above.
I Also wanted to share the BCNA website 'Information for partners', which outlines strategies and supportive resources that you may wish to read about link https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/talking-to-family-and-friends/information-for-partners/
You may like to listen to the following podcasts and webcasts:
The Supporting Blokes group offers support to male partners/carers of women with breast cancer. It gives male partners a chance to share experiences, learn coping strategies and gather information. Light refreshments are provided. The group meets every second Wednesday of the month in the evening at a breast cancer health venue in St Kilda Road. Meetings are free to attend. Call Cancer Council Victoria 13 11 20 for more information and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
I am not sure of your children's ages, however if you would like to order hardcopy resource of Medikidz: explaining breast cancer through comic adventures (8-12 years), please phone our Helpline 1800 500 258.
Please don't hesitate to call our Helpline 1800 500 258 to discuss further.
I Also wanted to share the BCNA website 'Information for partners', which outlines strategies and supportive resources that you may wish to read about link https://www.bcna.org.au/understanding-breast-cancer/talking-to-family-and-friends/information-for-partners/
You may like to listen to the following podcasts and webcasts:
Episode 10: Stuart Diver on supporting a partner with breast cancer
You’re important too: looking after yourself as a carer
The Supporting Blokes group offers support to male partners/carers of women with breast cancer. It gives male partners a chance to share experiences, learn coping strategies and gather information. Light refreshments are provided. The group meets every second Wednesday of the month in the evening at a breast cancer health venue in St Kilda Road. Meetings are free to attend. Call Cancer Council Victoria 13 11 20 for more information and to be put in contact with the group leaders.
I am not sure of your children's ages, however if you would like to order hardcopy resource of Medikidz: explaining breast cancer through comic adventures (8-12 years), please phone our Helpline 1800 500 258.
Please don't hesitate to call our Helpline 1800 500 258 to discuss further.