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 | 07 3888 6910 |
| Caloundra Breast Cancer Support Circle | Judy Irvine | 07 5491 1479 |
| Cancer Connect - Supporting people through their cancer experience | Cancer Council Queensland | 13 11 20 |
| Ipswich Breast Cancer Support Group | Julian Colleen |
07 3281 1164 0418 909 947 |
| Maryborough Breast Cancer Support Services | Val Russell | 07 4123 5138 |
| Nambour and District Breast Cancer Support Group | Dawn Reed | 07 5441 7231 |
| Noosa and District Breast Cancer Support Group | Dawn Reed | 07 5441 7231 |
| Redlands Breast Cancer Support Group | Wendy King Jackie Cook Edith Cooper |
0437 729 188 07 3827 0817 07 3286 6825 |
| Young Women's Network | Cancer Council Queensland | 13 11 20 |
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 Carol on +61 7 3272 3878.
Breast Care Nurses
Queensland Health has dedicated Breast Care Nurse positions located in metropolitan, regional and rural centres across the state. Breast Care Nurses are specially trained nurses who act as patient advocates, coordinating care for women with breast cancer, their families and carers. The primary role of the Breast Care Nurse is to provide women diagnosed with breast cancer and their families with accurate information, emotional and practical support throughout their breast cancer journey. Breast Care Nurses can be found at the following locations:
Brisbane metropolitan area
Regional centres
BreastScreen Queensland Services
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