Head and Neck Cancer Support Group
Calvary Mater Newcastle’s Head and Neck Cancer Support Group was established in July 2010 as a means of providing further support to head and neck cancer patients in the Newcastle and Hunter area.
The group meets on the 4th Wednesday of every month and is facilitated by Allied Health Professionals working within this area, and provides both education and peer support.
About the group
The group runs for two hours every month. The first hour focuses on an invited speaker with relevant education/information, while the second hour is for more informal group socialising and facilitated group sharing.
The group is an ‘open’ group that allows a person to move in and out of it depending on their needs at the time. This ‘open’ group also allows for a cross section of experience across a person’s cancer journey – from diagnosis, treatment, recovery and long term survivorship.
To date, the group has heard from a variety of different speakers including: Radiation Oncologists, Medical Oncologists, Dentists, Audiologists, Psychologists, Dietitians, Physiotherapists, Speech Pathologists and Social Workers.
The group has also participated in a variety of events, such as ‘Relay for Life’, and members have undertaken Head and Neck Cancer Awareness activities including the selling of head and neck badges, wrist bands and magnets.
Who can attend?
The group is open to any person with a diagnosis of head and neck cancer and their carers/family.
Next Support Group
The staff at Calvary Mater Newcastle invite you to attend the Head and Neck Cancer Support Group.
This month we have our very own member and head and neck cancer patient, Alan Ferguson, taking us through a ‘laughter yoga’ session as an accredited Laughter Leader.
Laughter is well known for releasing endorphins which can provide health benefits such as boosting mood, relieving stress and improving quality of life. Alan run’s laughter yoga sessions within the community, and says that the philosophy behind laughter yoga is about releasing your inner child and letting go. We are very grateful to have Alan amongst our group.
The second hour will then provide an opportunity for you to talk to other people with similar experiences.
Please remember if you have a partner, friend or relative who would like to come they are most welcome.
If you are unable to attend the talk but would like to dial in virtually, please let us know and we can send you a link.
Group Details:
When: | Wednesday 26 February 2025 |
Where: | Room 2064 Level 2, Calvary Mater Newcastle (the room is opposite the radiotherapy treatment area) |
Time: | 2:00 – 4:00pm |
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