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Hi I'm really struggling atm, it's been way too long dealing with a chronic blood cancer. I feel like there isn't a lot of support, there is no cure and my children suffer due to my symptoms. I really need a way to have some respite care & know...

I’ve just joined after being told about this group from a nurse at hospital while my husband was getting chemo. he was diagnosed with terminal metastatic stomach cancer in September 2022 age 35, we have 2 daughters, one is 2.5yrs and the other 9 months....

Hi all I'm wanting to connect with other mums who have been diagnosed with cancer themselves and are pregnant/have babies/young toddlers. I was 25 weeks pregnant at diagnosis in March 2022 and I also had a 14 month old at that time. Being a mum was then...

Good Afternoon Parents, My name is Pete. I'm one of the online counsellors here. For parents whose child finished cancer treatment, I would like to bring the Health Link factsheets to your attention. There are over 30 factsheets on the Children's Group a...

I was diagnosed about a month ago With stage three bowel cancer…. I’m 36. the surgery to have a colostomy bag fitted Happened quickly afterwards afterward. It still feels like a shitty Nightmare I can’t wake up from. Money is already a problem ( I Used...

Hello amazing Parenting Through Cancer community! Mitch here – one of the Online Counsellors. We are a day late with an R U Ok? Post, but that’s ok, because we think it is important to keep the energy of R U Ok? all year round! Navigating the world of...

Have you heard about the Cancer Hub? Canteen, Camp Quality and Red Kite have come together under the one service to support families of a young person diagnosed with cancer (0-25). Cancer Hub can facilitate referrals into Canteen, Camp Quality and Red...

Hey there Parenting Through Cancer community. I am posting this on behalf of one of the parents in the community. This parent has a 5 year old child who has been through cancer treatment. This is a letter is to anyone with a child who is going through...

Hello to cancer interface. My discussions with CANCER CONNECT suggests a use for VOLUNTEERS who once a month or so offer to drive people to morning tea events, or other meetings. If this idea seems good, start it in your own district. If you are within...

Hi there all you wonderful parents, We are currently in the middle of National Families Week so I wanted to give a shout out to all our amazing families here at Parenting Through Cancer. We know that parenting and family life is a pretty tough gig but it...

Hi Parenting Through Cancer Community, Mother's Day is coming up... and for many people it's a great time to celebrate how mothers, and important maternal and parental figures, have impacted our lives. Including (but not limited to!)... Mums, Step-mums,...

Hey amazing parents and carers, We just wanted to let you know that the Canteen Connect "Chat to a Counsellor" option is going to be changing a bit starting next Monday 28th of March. The new hours will be in AEST (Sydney, Melbourne time): Monday 10am -...

Hi Parents, We get asked a lot of questions here at Canteen about how to talk to your children about cancer and I wanted to direct your attention to a great (short) video that our lovely national community educator, Shae Chester, here at Canteen has Once...

As we celebrate International Women's Day and honour the women in our lives and the role women play in our homes, our communities, and in organisations we thought it would be lovely to share a Canteen article. Canteen has interviewed some of our young...

Hey Connect Parents & Carers, If you are grieving these holidays, you know it can be a super difficult time... especially when everyone around you seems full of joy. I just wanted to take a few tips from an amazing instagram page called @griefspace\_ to...

Holiday season is upon us!  Typically, this year brings a lot of people a lot of joy, happiness, excitement, wonderful memories, and grateful spirit… which also translates to a whole lot of pressure to be happy when you’re dealing with the many impacts...

We are looking for new members to join our Parent Advisory Group! We believe that for us to be able to provide high quality, compassionate and helpful supports to those parenting through cancer that we need the insights and expertise of those with lived...

We are looking for new members to join our Parent Advisory Group! We believe that for us to be able to provide high quality, compassionate and helpful supports to those parenting through cancer that we need the insights and expertise of those with lived...

Do you want to better understand the impact of cancer in the family on young people, what they need from you, and how to get extra support? Come along to this joint workshop by Canteen and Camp Quality. The topics covered are outlined in the flyer below....