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Community NoticeBoard

We are 'piloting' this Cancer Voices SA Community NoticeBoard as a resource for members. Visit regularly to check out 'what's new, what's happening'. Email your 'Community NoticeBoard' request to info@cancervoicessa.org.au.

Please note - Cancer Voices SA retain the right to decide whether to 'post' message requests, and posting a message does not imply Cancer Voices SA support or endorsement of the message/ event/ activity.

Events and Activities (in South Australia)
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Newsletters and Resources

Events and Activities

Brain Injury Network SA (BINSA) Forum, Thursday 11 March 10.30-12.00 Ground Floor, 70 Light Sq, Adelaide. We are inviting representatives from the various political parties to participate. Candidates will be asked to address specific issues confronting all who are impacted by an acquired brain injury (ABI). We’ll ask them to tell us what they propose to do if elected, to assist to improve the many shortcomings that currently beset the disability sector but more specifically those related to ABI. Your vote counts when it comes to improving the lives of those impacted by an ABI. BINSA members and friends and any other interested community or allied health workers are encouraged to come along.
Please call Toni or leave a message on 8217 7600 or email on info@binsa.org if you wish to attend.
Music and Movie fundraiser for Prostate Cancer Research. Piccadilly Cinema, OConnell St, North Adelaide on Sat 6th March at 6.30pm. Adelaide Band 'The Party Cats' launch new CD featuring 'The Prostate Blues', followed at 7pm by 3D movie 'Alice in Wonderland' starring Johnny Depp. Tickets $22. The Party Cats CD 'Let's go to the movies' featuring the 'Prostate Blues' is on sale for $30.
Ian Gawler - 2 day Workshop: Meditation and Healing. Saturday 20th March, Sunday 21st, 10-4pm at the Basil Hetzel Lecture Theatre, University of SA, Entry off Frome Rd, Adelaide. More details of the program and cost in the flyer and brochure. For enquiries, please call the Cancer Care Centre (08) 8373 1470 during business hours.
Cycle: Join the Cancer Voices SA cycling team to raise awareness of cancer and support for the volunteer work we do. Our cycling team will participate in many cycling events throughout 2010, and has regular training rides led by EFM-Stonyfell trainers who volunteer their time for us. Contact Ashleigh Moore, and check out our Cycling webpage.

Trek: Footing it for Flinders. Go walking! Be one of 30 motivated individuals on a 5 day trek along the Great Ocean Road from 8-12 November 2010 to raise funds for ovarian and gynaecological cancer treatment, research and care through the Flinders Medical Centre Foundation. Contact Felishia Abbot by Ph: (08) 8204 5216, or email felishia.abbott@health.sa.gov.au. The Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer is a new Centre incorporating the LIVESTRONG Cancer Research Centre, and will be dedicated to cancer prevention and early intervention research, innovative cures and compassionate cancer care.

Research: Chemotherapy induced nausea study. Cancer Council Australia, The University of Adelaide and Cancer Voices Australia are seeking participants for a new study into nausea that results from chemotherapy treatment. The research will be conducted by telephone interview and address questions relating to patients’ treatment and factors known to impact upon nausea and vomiting.
People who have undergone chemotherapy treatment and have experienced nausea are invited to register for the study.
For more information or to register your interest visit: www.cancer.org.au/nauseastudy.
Research IBIS-II Breast Cancer Prevention Study. The ANZ Breast Cancer Group is investigating whether breast cancer can be stopped from developing in women with an increased risk, using medication that has already proven effective in the treatment of hormone sensitive breast cancer. If you are interested in participating or would like further information about this study, please contact Katie Smith Ph: +61 (0) 2 4985 0134, Mob: 0412 353 534 Email: k.smith@anzbctg.newcastle.edu.au Web: www.anzbctg.org

Cycle: 2010 Tour de France Cancer Cycle Challenge The McGuinness McDermott Foundation, Flinders Medical Centre Foundation and Flight Centre have partnered to give 40+ participants the opportunity to experience a Tour of a lifetime with cycling great Ronan Pensec. 15 July - 28 July 2010. By fundraising and taking part you will support special care for kids with cancer in the Haematology & Oncology Centre at the Women & Children's Hospital and vital cancer research in the LIVESTRONG Cancer Research Centre within the new Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer. Contact Will Maley at Flight Centre on (08) 8425 8600 or will.maley@flightcentre.com.au

Research: Want to help fix "chemo brain"? If you've had chemotherapy for an early stage cancer, and are experiencing problems with your memory or concentration, you may be interested in a new study for which volunteers are being sought.
This study is being conducted around Australia. We are looking for cancer survivors aged 18 and above who are experiencing problems with their memory, concentration, reaction time and/or thinking (cognition) after receiving chemotherapy for an early stage cancer. Chemotherapy needs to have been completed within the last 6 - 60 months. All study participants will take part in a telephone session where they will be given skills to help manage their cognitive difficulties. In addition, half of the participants will receive the computer programme to be practised at home for 4x forty minute sessions per week for 15 weeks (i.e. 40 hours).
If you are interested in receiving further information on this study, please contact:Trial free call number: 1800 778 167
Dr Victoria Bray: 02 9767 5132 or Ms Haryana Dhillon: 02 9036 5392
Consultation: SA Health is seeking the public’s feedback on the design of the new Royal Adelaide Hospital.
Visit www.newrah.sa.gov.au/project/demonstration-room.htm for a glimpse of what a patient room and ensuite could look like at the new hospital. Email your feedback/comments to newrahfeedback@health.sa.gov.au.

Events interstate

Newly released Newsletters or Resources that may be of interest

National Palliative Care Strategy - Phase 1 Communio Report, National Palliative Care Strategy Update, dated 4Feb2010
Understanding Your Rights This useful booklet by the Cancer Council NSW sets out what patients can reasonably expect, both from health services and themselves as they undertake the cancer journey. (Dec 09) A copy can be ordered by ringing the Cancer Helpline in any state around Australia ph:131120.
Cancer Council SA - 2010 state election priorities
Breast cancer reports - released during Breast Cancer Awareness Month of October
- Breast cancer in Australia: an overview, 2009 (AIHW and NBOCC), Media Release highlighting key findings and personal cancer connection with this report (newspaper article).
- Breast cancer risk factors: a review of the evidence (NBOCC), and NBOCC news report.
Cancer Clinical Network - October 09 newsletter

CareSearch resources released during Carers Week 18-24 October 09
End of Life Brochure Series: seven new brochures look at some of the specific issues for Patients and Families.
CareSearch DVDs A new set of short DVDs introduce some of the important issues that need to be thought about at the end of life.
Print resources This new webpage brings together all the helpful materials for patients and carers that can be printed making it easy to download, save or print off information to share.

(Cancer Voices SA members may have information they want to share via the Community NoticeBoard which is not always consistent* with our focus on cancer systems advocacy, awareness, information and involvement.

* see Cancer Voices fundraising policy and position on individual vs system advocacy)