Port Lincoln Information Forum

Breast Cancer Network Australia hosted an Information Forum in Port Lincoln for people living with breast cancer and their supporters.  

The Information Forum covered a range of topics including:

• the latest in breast cancer treatment
• strategies to enhance physical and emotional wellbeing
• lymphoedema
• and how you can live well during treatment and beyond. 

It was an opportunity to hear about what BCNA does and the services and resources we have available, alongside hearing from the local community groups and BCNA members who shared their experiences on a panel. 

Guest speakers included:

• Clinical Psychologist Dr Charlotte Tottman
• Medical Oncologist Associate Professor Rohit Joshi
• McGrath Breast Care Nurse Michelle Lydeamore
• BCNA member Kerry Schubert
• Chiropractor Mr Michael Cheesman
• Specialised Lymphoedema Physiotherapist Kristy Roeger
• Lymphologist Professor Neil Piller.   

There were two concurrent information sessions throughout the day – one for people with early breast cancer and one for people with metastatic breast cancer.

Watch the videos

Port Lincoln local community groups: 

Find a McGrath Breast Care Nurse 

Referral to a McGrath Breast Care Nurse is available to you for free, whether you’re in the private or public health system. McGrath Breast Care Nurses can support you from diagnosis, and throughout your treatment. 

Dragons Afloat Port Lincoln 

Dragons Afloat Port Lincoln’s key focus is to promote breast cancer awareness through dragon boating. 

Our passion for paddling is matched only by our love and enjoyment of life in our beautiful part of Australia. We welcome visiting paddlers to join us at any time during our 9:00am Sunday morning (throughout the year) or our 6:00pm daylight saving paddles. 

Cancer Council SA

Cancer Council provides information and support to all people affected by cancer. This support can be accessed by calling the Cancer Council information and support line on 13 11 20 or by visiting its website cancercouncil.com.au. Cancer Council works across all different cancer types and supports all stages of a cancer journey:

• Practical Support: including legal & financial assistance, home help, transport and accommodation. 
• Emotional Support: including peer support, counselling and support groups. 
• Cancer Information: including booklets, factsheets, podcasts and webinars.