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Supporting Queenslanders affected by cancer
The Perspectives newsletter is produced three times a year by Cancer Council Queensland. It is written to meet the needs of newly diagnosed patients, families and carers and covers a broad range of cancer-related issues. Perspectives features personal stories, tips for healthy living after cancer and explores the latest cancer research and developments.
February 2012 Edition
In this edition, we explore:
- Vitamin D
- A cancer experience expressed in rhyme
- Dealing with difficult thoughts and feelings
- Complimentary and Alternative Medicine
- Book review: The Happiness Trap
- Q and A from the Cancer Council Helpline
October 2011 Edition
In this edition, we explore:
- What is Genetic Health Queensland?
- Maria Kyriacou's cancer blog
- Decision aids
- Cancer Council Queensland accommodation and support lodges
- Dietary fibre explained
- We're moving online
June 2011 Edition
In this edition, we explore:
- Bowel cancer awareness
- An atlas of cancer in Queensland
- Reclaiming the sleep you need
- Mindfulness meditation groups
- Do you want to meet new people and increase your fitness levels?
- Calendar of events 2011
February 2011 Edition
In this edition, we explore:
- Life after laryngectomy surgery - the virtue of patience
- Nineteen years ago Share your experiences
- Understanding food labeling
- February is Ovarian Cancer Awareness Month
- How are we traveling? Read the results from Cancer Council Queensland’s courtesy bus transport services survey
- Q&A from the Helpline
October 2010 Edition
In this edition, we explore:
- Exercising after a cancer diagnosis: Surely we have more important things to think about?
- Finding direction after a cancer diagnosis: Who or what helped you?
- A new resource for people coping with cancer
- Cancer is a word not a sentence
- Q&A from the Helpline
May 2010 Edition
In this edition, we explore:
- Ovarian cancer research: Risk factors, treatment responses and psychological impact
- What is mindfulness and how can it help?
- Bowel Cancer Awareness Week (June 6-13)
- Q&A from the Helpline
February 2010 Edition
In this edition, we explore:
- Health care challenges for cancer patients in rural and remote Queensland
- Managing finances after a cancer diagnosis
- A first look at our new indigenous resource Wanem Morphine
- Q&A from the Helpline
