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BreaCan - Gynaecological and Breast Cancer ResourcesBreaCan is an information and support service for people affected by gynaecological cancers or breast cancer, their families and friends. BreaCan offers a range of services and programs including a library, fortnightly information sessions, a ‘Feel Good’ gentle exercise program and services specific to the needs of women with advanced cancer.
BreaCan Resource CentreBreaCan's Resource Centre provides a safe and welcoming place for women, their partners, family and friends outside of a medical setting. At the Resource Centre, people can browse and borrow information from our library of books, articles, CDs, and pamphlets; seek support; attend information sessions; share personal experiences; or simply have a cuppa and a chat. The Resource Centre is staffed by trained volunteers who have either personally experienced breast cancer, or cared for someone who has. A BreaCan staff member works alongside volunteers, providing assistance, support, and debriefing. The Resource Centre is supported by Women's Health Victoria's Clearinghouse giving comprehensive access to the latest and most reliable information resources about gynaecological and breast cancers. Open to the public three days a week, you can borrow books and other resources simply by registering your name and contact details with BreaCan staff. To visit the Resource Centre, or contact BreaCan by phone or email for more information, here are the details you will need: Opening times: 10am-2pm every Monday, Wednesday and Thursday Our brochure with a map showing BreaCan's new location is available here (372PDF KB).
 Young women with breast cancer are the focus of a new resource ‘Young Women Talking’ launched by BreaCan on 26 October. The resource includes a DVD and a booklet. The resource features the personal stories of four inspiring women: Joanne, Mary M, Rita, and Mary N, who were all diagnosed with breast cancer in their early 30s. The women reflect on their own experiences and provide insight into how they have learnt to live with breast cancer. The DVD and accompanying booklet is the first of its kind in Australia. You can read the media release for the launch of the DVDand booklet here. (PDF 33KB) You can read the women's stories of their breast cancer experience here.
Gynaecological and Breast Cancer informationA resource database of information on gynaecological and breast cancer is available from the Women's Health Victoria's Clearinghouse Resource Centre. The resources provide diverse information tailored to specific needs of those affected by a gynaecological or breast cancer. The database includes books, articles, pamphlets and videos that women, friends and family may wish to access and/or borrow. You can search for resources from our database here... or download a list of all resources here... ...or you can contact your local women's health service for advice and support on gynaecological or breast cancer and related issues. Contact details are available here.
Many women and men are unable to attend the What's On information sessions. Some who have attended wish that they could hear the session again. Because the information in the sessions is so interesting, important and relevant, BreaCan staff now record selected sessions to CD-ROM that are then made available for borrowing through the Resource Centre.
Some of the earlier information sessions are on CD-ROM. The current list includes:
A selected list of the regular What's On sessions recorded on CD-ROM is available here (PDF 196KB). If you would like to borrow any of the titles listed please contact us directly on 1300 781 500 or email. A complete list of the What's On sessions will be available shortly. BreaCan staff have also compiled lists of a wide range of other frequently requested books and videos. You can view these lists by clicking on the below links. Items can be borrowed from the list by contacting the resource centre directly on 1300 781 500.
Making Connections - for women with advanced cancer The 'Making Connections' pilot project for women living with advanced breast cancer began in January 2005 and was evaluated in October 2005. Many women have accessed different parts of the program which include a mailing list, information sessions and the eight week co-facilitated 'Here and Now' program. Several 'Here and Now' programs have been conducted, one as a teleconference to enable rural women to participate. Women who have participated in these programs are continuing to connect with each other independently of BreaCan. The 'Making Connections' program will continue to run as an integrated part of BreaCan's service and will be further developed over time. If you would like to read the evaluation of the pilot period for the Making Connections program you can download it here . For further information or to receive a copy of the evaluation report of the 'Making Connections' program, please contact BreaCan by phone on 1300 781 500 or email.
BreaCan has information available on a range of support services for women with a gynaecological or breast cancer. For details, please contact BreaCan by phone on 1300 781 500 or email. Breast forms BreaCan has a display cabinet containing a wide variety of breast forms (prostheses), bras and accessories. The breast forms have been donated to the service by Coloplast and are on display during the opening hours of the Resource Centre. The opportunity to see and hold the breast forms assists women in their decision-making process about whether to use a breast form and what type might suit them.
Breast Cancer Network Australia’s role is to empower, inform, represent and link together Australians personally affected by breast cancer. BCNA produces free information kits and is driven by women who have themselves experienced breast cancer. BCNA represents more than 24,000 breast cancer survivors nationally. National Breast and Ovarian Cancer Centre provides comprehensive and easy-to-read information to help women with breast or ovarian cancer understand their diagnosis, treatment and support options. The consumer friendly website of the National Breast Cancer Centre. Information is based on the latest national and international evidence. The Cancer Council Victoria's core business is cancer control. Cancer Council Victoria conducts and supports research, as well as delivering statewide support and prevention programs and advocacy to reduce the physical and emotional burden of cancer. Their website provides a range of information and factsheets for people affected by cancer. An online gateway to breast cancer information has been developed by a group of women with breast cancer in collaboration with a Monash University research team. The resources can assist women to make informed health and lifestyle decisions according to their changing needs. |
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