An information and education session designed as a once only session for women/men with a recent diagnosis of breast cancer, their families and friends.

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 free group session with an Oncology Dietician. Learn about healthy eating before, during and after treatment

4 times a year

Wednesdays 1.00 -2.00pm

4^th April 2012
27^th June 2012
19^th September 2012
5^th December 2012

For more information or to let us know you are coming, please call 9845 9682.

TOPICS COVERED:

• Diet and Nutrition during breast cancer treatment
• Dietary supplements during and after cancer treatment
• Diet and lifestyle factors that either reduce or increase the risk of cancer returning
• What is a healthy diet for cancer prevention?
• Navigating the internet for evidence based information on diet and cancer

Westmead Breast Cancer Institute Conference Room,
Level 1, Westmead Hospital.

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

First Tuesday of every month

Breast Clinic, Westmead Hospital

Referral required.

For more information,or to book an appointment call 9845 9682

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.

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