Connecting with others affected by cancer may help by providing practical tips, ideas, information or inspiration.
(Cancer Voices SA is unable to comment on the quality of information provided at the sites listed, but recognises that many of our members seek contact with others in a similar situation.)
Cancer Connections
is an online community with Forums and Blogs to link people with cancer, their carers and families.
Cancer Council New South Wales.
Mensline Australia in partnership with Cancer Council Victoria, offers telephone support groups for men with prostate cancer and their carers. Prostate cancer is the most common cancer found in men. This new initiative is an opportunity for men with prostate cancer and their family to share experiences and coping strategies. Groups are available for:
- Men with advanced prostate cancer
- Younger men with prostate cancer
- Family and friends of someone with prostate cancer.
Ph: 1300 78 99 78 to talk to someone who understands; 24hrs per day/7days per week.
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Mensline Australia - a dedicated service for indigenous men with relationship and family concerns.
Ph: 1300 78 99 78 to talk to someone who understands; 24hrs per day/7days per week; All men, all relationships; Counselling, information and referral; Staffed by trained professionals; Confidential; Anonymous; Australia-wide; Cost of a local call (excl.mobiles). Other services are listed in the Indigenous services directory.
Cancer Buddies Network is an online charity based support group designed to put you in touch with your cancer buddy so you can share the ups and downs, laughter and tears with someone who knows how it feels. You can chat 1-to-1 by private messaging onsite, or on a lively Forum. UK based; 'proving that cancer need never be a lonely experience'.
Several members of the LIVESTRONG Staff discuss their experiences.
Living with Cancer - a series of short videos with practical tips and observations from cancer patients eg.
- Reaching out to people with Cancer,
- The little stuff 'meant so much'
- Denial over cancer diagnosis
- How friends helped her through cancer
Survivors Stories - LIVESTRONG
HealthAfterChemo US site. Listening and supporting your concerns through blogs, polls, and other interactions. Areas of emphasis:Chemo brain- understanding it and how to regain your capability, Recovering from chemotherapy and regaining your health and immunity.
Tell your cancer story - Cancer Council Victoria, Australia
Your stories - Cancer Research UK
Voices of Survivors - an organization devoted to exploring 'survivorship' and what that means to the individual.
The American Cancer Society Cancer Survivors Network has discussion boards and a chat room.
