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Free support programs available for women with breast cancer

Wednesday 25 February 2015

Mater chicks in pink and the Mater Private Breast Cancer Centre have partnered to offer a range of free support programs available to women who have undergone treatment for breast cancer.  These popular programs focus on offering support, education and building resilience.

Lifestyle Management
A series of free seminars which provide practical everyday advice on how to manage overall health and wellbeing.  Groups are conducted by qualified experts in the field of breast cancer.

Places are currently available for people wishing to attend Seminar 1 on Saturday 21 March  Food against breast cancer: What about triple negative? presented by Breast and Endocrine Surgeon Dr David Wilkinson.

Where:  Mater Medical Centre, Vulture Street, South Brisbane
When:  Saturday 10 am to 12 noon

Healthy Women Exercise Program
Conducted by a dedicated team of physiotherapists who have developed a program to target the physical and emotional wellbeing of women with breast cancer.  Run over a 6 week period with 2 x 1-hour sessions each week in a modern, fully equipped facility with qualified physiotherapists.

Exercise:
Gym circuit
Pilates and core-stability
Cardio
Pelvic Floor exercises with diagnostic ultrasound
Balance and movement control

Education:
The importance of exercise after breast cancer
Osteoporosis and exerice - injury prevention
Continence and exercise
Core-stability

Where:  Active Rehabilitation, Woolloongabba
When:  Tuesday and Thursday 11 am to 12 noon (six week programs available throughout 2015)

Mothers' Group
The Mothers' Group is an opportunity for women who have undergone the challenges of breast cancer to come together in a casual setting to discuss topics such as understanding the coping styles of children, impacts on relationships and sexuality and family care strategies.

Where:  Mater Medical Centre, Vulture Street, South Brisbane
When:  Thursday 10 am to 12 noon  (six week programs available throughout 2015)

Click here to view the full range of free support programs available throughout 2015.