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Information Sessions

Cancer Council Queensland offers a range of information sessions throughout the year, in locations across the state. These sessions are conducted in a supported group environment for people affected by cancer, their carers, partners, friends and families.

Presentations from experienced health professionals cover general information on cancer, treatment options available, survivorship, healthy living, coping tools and support services available.

Register for events, access recordings from previous information sessions, view our podcasts or listen to our audio files

Information Sessions

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Community Resources

We provide support and information programs to Queenslanders impacted by cancer. See our online videos

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Podcasts & Audio Files

Please enjoy our Podcasts and Audio Files

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Interested in our Mindfulness Programs or Relaxation Workshops?

Mindfulness Programs

Our Cancer Counselling Service provides a range of emotional support options, including our mindfulness programs. Mindfulness is both a process and a way of life. It is about paying attention to the moments in our lives in a particular way

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Relaxation Workshops

Finding strategies that can help with relaxation and that do not require a lot of time can be helpful. Our program is for people who have had a diagnosis of cancer, their family and friends, who want to introduce relaxation into their daily life

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Health Professional Cancer Network

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Professional Events

Health Professional events and opportunities

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e-Library

We provide information and education programs to health professionals within Queensland. See our online videos of these programs

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Information Sessions and Registration

New sessions are added throughout the year, so be sure to check back regularly.

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Scanxiety - Coping in between scans

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Registration ends 22 April 2021

Scanxiety is a common experience that may emerge several weeks before a scan and continue while you are waiting for results.

Join us for an information session to discuss the experience of scanxiety and strategies for coping. We will also tell you about what resources are available to give you support.

Spaces are extremely limited, so BOOKINGS ARE ESSENTIAL.

For more information see the event flyer.

Body Image and Cancer

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  • Venue: WEBINAR, Join via your computer, tablet or smartphone
  • Region: Online
  • When: 2:30pm to 3:45pm
Registration ends 6 May 2021

Join us for a free online webinar for those affected by cancer, your family and friends.

Cancer and its treatment can impact physical appearance as well as how the body works, sometimes permanently.

These changes can cause distress and lead to a loss in confidence. You may find yourself being more aware of how your body looks.

Join us and Dr Charlotte Tottman, Clinical Psychologist, as we talk about managing your body image and learning strategies to cope with changes happening to your body.

Introduction to Mindfulness

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  • Venue: WEBINAR, Join via your computer, tablet or smartphone
  • Region: Online
  • When: 10 - 11am
Registration ends Monday 10 May

Coping with cancer can be demanding, both for your body and mind.

Join us for this session introducing you to mindfulness to help you to manage the demands of cancer.

This session is open to anyone affected by cancer, you, your family and friends.

For more information, please see the event flyer