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Breast Cancer Support Groups

The Breast Cancer Support Service

The Breast Cancer Support Service is a national service coordinated by the state and territory cancer organisations which aim to provide practical and emotional support to women diagnosed with breast cancer. You can contact the Breast Cancer Support Service Coordinator at the Cancer Council Queensland on +61 7 3258 2200.

Support groups and programs in Queensland 

 Name of group  Contact   Phone
Caboolture Breast Cancer Support Group     Jurina Demaine
 Trish Hill
 3888 6910
 5433 8248
Caloundra Breast Cancer Support Circle  Judy Irvine  5491 1479
Connect - Breast Cancer Education and Support Program  Queensland Cancer Fund  13 11 20
Ipswich Breast Cancer Support Group  Christine Lindemann  3817 2537
Maryborough Breast Cancer Support Group  Val Russell  4123 5138
Nambour and District Breast Cancer Support Group   Dawn Reed  5472 7292 
Noosa and District Breast Cancer Support Group  Dawn Reed   5472 7292 
Redlands Breast Cancer Support Group   Wendy King   3824 2945 
Young Women's Network  Queensland Cancer Fund  3258 2264

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Look Good Feel Better

Look Good Feel Better is a community service for women undergoing cancer treatment, sponsored by the Cosmetic, Toiletry and Fragrance Association of Australia Inc. It is dedicated to teaching women beauty techniques to help restore their appearance and self-image during chemotherapy and radiotherapy. For further information, contact Dorothy Menzies on +61 7 3207 7262.

Projects

Supporting Rural Women with Breast Cancer Project

This project is a Commonwealth initiative to encourage innovative approaches to providing supportive care for rural women diagnosed with breast cancer. The Queensland project is focusing on breast care services provided by Toowoomba Health Services. A specialist breast cancer nurse has commenced work on the four areas being targeted by the project - multidisciplinary care, coordination of care, information dissemination and psychosocial care.

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Last Updated: 23 February 2007
Last Reviewed: 23 February 2007