Resilience - a free guide and personal record for women diagnosed with ovarian cancer.
"I was shocked and scared when I found out I had ovarian cancer. Everything in my life instantly changed, but this guide helped me put some order and structure back in my life" - Carmel
Order herePlease note change of time and day of OCA support group.
Find out more about our city support groups. These groups are great for a new experience where you can meet new women in a similar situation and learn something new.
Melbourne
When: Monday 25 June 11am – 2pm (lunch provided)
Topic: Caring For You
Location: BreaCan, Ground Floor, Queen Victoria Women's Centre, 210 Lonsdale St, Melbourne
RSVP Essential: phone 1300 781 500 or breacan@breacan.org.au
It is easy in our hectic lives to get caught up in the business of getting through the week without occasionally stopping to take a deep breath. Join Jane Jeffers (Holistic Counsellor) and Kay Kilham(Psychotherapist) to reflect on how you can nurture your mind, body and soul. Jointly hosted by Ovarian Cancer Australia and BreaCan.
When: Every last Friday of the month,10:00am
Where: Ringwood Private Hospital (In the Hospital boardroom), 36 Mt Dandenong Rd, Ringwood East
Contact: Tracey Moroney TraceyMoroney@healthscope.com.au
When: Every second Thursday of the month
Where: Please contact Melanie for location details.
Contact: Melanie 03 5341 2977 or andymelm@bigpond.com
When: Contact the group for program details
Where: Albury/Wodonga: meeting locations change from month to month
Contact: Lauren Callow lcallow@bordermedonc.com.au or 02 6051 5318 or Susan Stevens bcsg@dragnet.com.au
Information, support and friendship for ovarian and gynaecological cancer patients and survivors in Albury/Wodonga and surrounding areas. Please do not hesitate to contact Lauren or Susan for more information.
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Every woman needs to know the symptoms of ovarian cancer. Make sure you do.
The four most common symptoms of ovarian cancer include:
If you are worried about symptoms or would like information about our support services, please call 1300 660 334 or email us.
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