A workshop for men whose partners have had a diagnosis of breast cancer. The Mates session is an opportunity to talk with other men about the challenges you and your family are facing.

The Breast Care Nurses are registered nurses who have undertaken specialised training. They are available at Westmead, Mt Druitt, Nepean and Auburn Hospitals to provide information and support to women and their families before and after surgery and during other treatment for breast cancer.

To speak to a Breast Care Nurse, phone 9845 8472 or 9845 5606 and leave a message or phone 9845 5555 and ask to page 22641 or 27817.

A clinic for patients to speak to an Oncology Dietician about treatment symptoms including weight gain or loss, lethargy and nausea.

First and third Tuesday of every month

Breast Clinic, Westmead Hospital

Referral required.

For more information,call 9845 8888

An assessment clinic for woman whose family history may put them at higher than usual risk of breast cancer and other cancers. The clinic is run by specialists in cancer genetics. Genetic testing may be appropriate for some families.

Medical referral required.

For more information speak to one of the doctors at the Westmead Breast Cancer Institute or call the Familial Cancer Service on 9845 6947.

This is a program designed to benefit women who have recently been treated for breast cancer.

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