Why can’t I find a local support group???
I live on the Central Coast which everyone is telling me has the second most prevalent cases of breast cancer in Australia. I was diagnosed with early breast cancer in August and have since undergon...
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So Sorry to see you here, @Mecaza - joining the club that no one wants to join! This disease actually mucks with your brain even more than it does your body, I reckon xx
This may be a bit out of date ..... but it appears there is a Gosford Breast Cancer Group (you can also contact your local member for more info too, as this is from her website!) Some of the other links in the document may help you also :
https://www.emmamcbride.com.au/media/2hhlqc21/supportgroupsservicedirectory.pdf
Have you been assigned a Breast Care Nurse? They may also be able to link you to a support group in your area.
If you are feeling distressed or anxious, you can also ring our helpline Mon-Fri on 1800 500 258 for a reassuring chat xx
Also, check out these other areas in the forum that you may like to join in with comments xx
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
Charlotte Tottman (a Breast Cancer Psychologist) was diagnosed herself about the same time as me & has some wonderful podcasts to listen to - she is very down to earth & the podcasts are so easy to listen to.
Start at No 13 (for the first Series) and work your way down, then go back to the top for Season 2 ... (It will take you to another window, away from BCNA.)
https://soundcloud.com/bcna/sets/what-you-dont-know-until-you
Take care & all the best - we're here to make your road a bit smoother xx
This may be a bit out of date ..... but it appears there is a Gosford Breast Cancer Group (you can also contact your local member for more info too, as this is from her website!) Some of the other links in the document may help you also :
https://www.emmamcbride.com.au/media/2hhlqc21/supportgroupsservicedirectory.pdf
Have you been assigned a Breast Care Nurse? They may also be able to link you to a support group in your area.
If you are feeling distressed or anxious, you can also ring our helpline Mon-Fri on 1800 500 258 for a reassuring chat xx
Also, check out these other areas in the forum that you may like to join in with comments xx
https://onlinenetwork.bcna.org.au/discussion/23477/a-big-welcome-to-all-our-new-members#latest
Charlotte Tottman (a Breast Cancer Psychologist) was diagnosed herself about the same time as me & has some wonderful podcasts to listen to - she is very down to earth & the podcasts are so easy to listen to.
Start at No 13 (for the first Series) and work your way down, then go back to the top for Season 2 ... (It will take you to another window, away from BCNA.)
https://soundcloud.com/bcna/sets/what-you-dont-know-until-you
Take care & all the best - we're here to make your road a bit smoother xx