Events

Ovarian Cancer Australia and other support organisations hold information sessions and workshops which provide women affected by ovarian cancer and their family, friends and carers with information, support and time out from home. Most of the these workshops are also relevant for women affected by other gynaecological cancers and are sometimes relevant to people with any cancer diagnosis.

Check here regularly to find out what workshops and information sessions are coming up in your area.

Free Public Lecture -  Cancer breakthroughs – next steps?

By Professor James Bishop AO, Chair of Cancer Medicine, The University of Melbourne; Executive Director, Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre

There has been increasing awareness of the importance of the patient experience and the quality of life during and after treatment. Research has provided new evidence to improve clinical care taking into account specific patient needs and the needs of carers. 

The future for further medical breakthroughs in cancer is bright. Individualised medicine based on key risk factors and genes effecting the prognosis or the response to treatment is a current reality of some cancers. Such an approach offers real hope for future breakthroughs to further accelerate the control and cure of cancer.
 
Date:  Wednesday, 1 February                   
Time:  6.00 – 7.00pm
Venue:   Sunderland Lecture Theatre, gr fl, Medical Building, cnr Grattan Street and Royal Parade, The University of Melbourne, Parkville  (Melways ref: Map 2B C7)
 
Please RSVP to:  mdhs-rsvp@unimelb.edu.au or call (03) 8344 9800. Click here for more information.

In recognition of Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month, Ovarian Cancer Australia warmly invites you to an enlightening evening...

Our keynote speaker is Dr Stuart Salfinger - Gynaecologic Oncologist, who will discuss BRCA genetic testing, the CA125 blood test and screening for ovarian cancer. He will also be taking questions from the audience. Other topics will also be discussed as well as guest speakers presenting.

Date:  Tuesday 28th Feb, 730-830pm

Venue:  Crawford Lodge, 55 Monash Ave, Nedlands WA

Bookings Essential. For more information or to RSVP please contact Angela Rowe by Friday 24th February, on 041 919 3575 or by email to angela.rowe@ovariancancer.net.au.  Click here for more information.

Young Women's Workshop (for women aged 18-35)

The Cancer Council Victoria is hosting a young women's workshop with Look Good Feel Better- a cosmetic industry free community service helping cancer patients that teaches more than how to apply make-up, boosts self-esteem, helps regain confidence, creative & practical ways to deal with hair loss and a take home complimentary set of skincare & make-up.

When: 11th April 2012, 10am - 1230pm
Where: Cancer Council Victoria, 1 Rathdowne St, Carlton VIC

Registration is essential: call the cancer helpline on 13 11 10 or the Look Good Feel Better office on 9306 7722/ 1800 650 960 or see www.lgfb.org.au for more info.