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Cancer support groups
If details of any of the support groups listed here have changed please contact Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20.
For information on cancer and support services see Cancer? We can help or call Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20.
Cancer support groups allow people going through a similar experience of either having cancer or having a family member or friend with cancer to meet together. Although they may vary greatly, as a general rule they aim to provide information and emotional support.
How can a support group help? A support group can help people deal with the disruption in their lives, access the information they need, increase their sense of control and reduce feelings of isolation. Support groups can help people view their journey, fears, emotions and questions as normal due to the sharing of similar experiences. Common feedback is that people state they can relax, joke and just be themselves in a cancer support group. How are they organised and how do I choose the one right for me? Just as people’s needs and personalities vary – support groups come in many different types and formats. Some groups are facilitated by a person who has had a cancer diagnosis, some by a carer, and some by a health professional within either a community centre or cancer care centre. They may take the form of a formal group that meets at a regular time, an informal group meeting for coffee and a chat, a telephone link-up group or an internet based support group. As it is important to choose your group well, it may take time to find a group that meets your specific needs. Want to find out more? You can go direct to the relevant cancer foundation for up to date details of support groups that they assist:
Or either call Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20 or search on this web site by group type (to make a multiple selection hold down your ‘Ctrl’ key). The following support groups have asked Cancer Council SA to make their details available on this website. Cancer Council SA does not directly participate in the running of any of these groups. Cancer Connections Cancer Connections is an online community that links people with cancer, their carers and families to access a wide variety of online forums to gain support and information regarding your cancer experience. National telephone and internet support groups These groups offer people the chance to share their experience together over the telephone or online, rather than meeting face-to-face. For more information please contact 1300 755 632.
Our current groups are:-
Telephone - Advanced cancer, Brain Tumour (benign and malignant), Lung Cancer, Multiple Myeloma, Pancreatic Cancer, Carers group, Life after loss (bereavement).
Internet - "In Touch" (survivorship), "Cancer in my family" (for people at high risk of cancer due to family history), Mouth, Nose & Throat Cancer, Gynaecological Cancer, Recurrent/Advanced Cancers, Expressive writing. Need assistance with establishing or maintaining a support group? Cancer Australia has developed new information resources to help form and maintain cancer support groups: Cancer support groups: a guide to setting up peer facilitated supports (PDF 718KB) Cancer support groups: a guide for peer facilitators (PDF 650KB) For any further assistance please contact Tina Gibson or phone Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20. Cancer Voices SA - Raising a voice for those affected by cancer! Have you or your family been affected by cancer?
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