Have you or someone you love recently completed cancer treatment? Are you looking for support, advice or even just information on what's next?
Our Wellbeing after Cancer program offers support to people for the time after their cancer treatment has finished. We'll assist you to identify your specific needs and support you to achieve them through a series of coaching phone calls and useful tools, which includes:
- providing healthy lifestyle recommendations and resources including physical activity and nutrition guidance tailored to your requirements;
- linking you to a range of practical and emotional support services; and,
- suggesting links to groups and other services in the community to support you further as you adapt to your 'new normal'
Since launching in October 2019, our Wellbeing after Cancer program has already been providing practical help and support to people across the state, including Jeff*.
Two years on from his surgery for stomach cancer, Jeff felt increasingly anxious about eating food. His surgery meant he had to make significant changes to his meal portions, so he wouldn't be in pain.
Thankfully, through our Wellbeing after Cancer program, Jeff was referred to our cancer counselling service, which helped him to develop coping methods for his situation. After sharing his concerns and making some lifestyle changes, Jeff now feels happier and more in control.
Where to start
- Anyone who has recently completed cancer treatment, particularly people in regional areas, is invited and encouraged to access our Wellbeing after Cancer program.
