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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