Breast Cancer Innovations Against the Vines in the Hunter
Dr Katharine Hodgkinson attended the Breast Cancer Innovations Against the Vines in the Hunter from 19-21st September 2019 with 90 nurses and health professionals from around NSW and Australia. It was a great opportunity to come together to learn and share knowledge about how best to care for patients and families with the conference providing […]
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Uplift! Please help support women around the world by donating pre-loved bras
HeadwayHealth collects new and pre-loved bras for the charity Uplift to distribute to women in disadvantaged communities for whom a bra is unobtainable or simply unaffordable. Uplift’s website www.upliftbras.org identifies the many benefits for women in regard to their health as well as functioning in their social, work and business lives. Bras help with comfort, […]
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Identifying research directions at the Australian Brain Cancer Mission Survivorship Workshop
Dr Katharine Hodgkinson was invited to contribute to the Australian Brain Cancer Mission Survivorship workshop in Sydney on Friday 16th August to identify priorities for brain cancer research investment. The day was attended by Professor Dorothy Keefe (CEO Cancer Australia) and researchers, clinicians, academics and those with a lived experience of brain cancer from around […]
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How can a Psychologist support you through your cancer care?
Some people who have experienced cancer can feel quite overwhelmed, particularly if side effects build up and it’s hard to continue with normal daily life. “Emotional side effects” are common – cancer is a major life stressor and we know illness often stretches peoples coping resources and may have come on top of other stresses […]
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Pancreatic Cancer Support at The San
The San Cancer Support Centre is introducing Pancreatic Cancer Support as a pilot program. Dr Katharine Hodgkinson will be speaking at the first session on Tuesday 10th September at 10.30am on the topic: Managing the Cancer Roller Coaster. Jenny Arena, Nurse Coordinator for Avner Pancreatic Cancer Foundation will be Facilitating. These sessions are available to […]
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