Brain Tumour Support Service

Our free Brain Tumour Support Service provides information, referral and support to people who have a malignant or benign brain tumour, their families and friends.

The service provides:

  • Information about brain tumours and treatments. 
  • Referral to support and rehabilitation services as well as practical and financial assistance. 
  • Regular meetings that provide opportunities to meet other people dealing with a brain tumour and hear health professionals discuss topics of interest. 
  • Quarterly newsletters.

Brisbane information sessions

Cancer Council Queensland invites people living with benign or malignant brain tumours, their families and friends to attend free Information Sessions.  Please join us for the information sessions, which are held at Cancer Council Queensland, 533 Gregory Terrace, Fortitude Valley followed by light refreshments.

 

 

July

Date: Tuesday, July 6
Time: 10am – 11.30
Topic: Understanding radiotherapy for brain tumours
Presenter: Dr Michael Fay, Radiation Oncologist

September

Date: Tuesday, September 14
Time: 10am – 11.30
Topic: Physical activity during & after treatment for a brain tumour
Presenter: Physiotherapist

November

Date: Tuesday, November 9– Christmas party
Time: 10am – 11.30
Topic: Maintaining wellbeing while living with uncertainty
Presenter: Clinical Psychologist

 

Townsville information sessions

Please join us for the information sessions, which are held at 24 Warburton Street, North Ward, followed by light refreshments. Parking is available in Landsborough street. For further information and to register please contact Joan on 4796 8405 or e-mail joanbillingsley@cancerqld.org.au

September 

Date: Monday, September 6
Time: 5.50 - 7.30pm
Topic: TBC
Presenter: TBC

 

November 

Date: Monday, November 29 - Christmas party
Time: 5.30 - 7.30pm
Topic: TBC
Presenter: TBC

More information

For more information about the Brain Tumour Support Service or support programs in your region, please call the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20.

Read our brochure for more information.
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