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...
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...
Funding to help health professionals care for patients’ emotional wellbeing
Dr Katharine Hodgkinson, Prof Fran Boyle AM and Amanda O’Reilly were excited to receive funding from The Friends of The Mater Foundation to provide education and training to help health professionals care for patient’s emotional needs. We know that undergoing...
Speaking with 2GB
Jo Marx, Program Facilitator of the Writing as Therapy course for those with an experience with cancer, and HeadwayHealth’s Dr Katharine Hodgkinson spoke on Evenings with Steve Price on Radio 2GB in June. Cancer is often described as a “rollercoaster” and everyone...
Exercise & Cancer: The “Why”, “What” & “How”
The “Why” The idea that exercise is good for us is unlikely to be ground-breaking news for anyone. Yet as you may already know, recent research suggests that there are a lot of additional benefits for people with cancer, and the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia...
Congratulations to Our Marathon Runners!
A huge congratulations to our marathon and ultra marathon runners! In May, Jessica Medd completed the Ultra Trail in the Blue Mountains and Lucy Braude a half-marathon at the Great Ocean Road Running Festival in Victoria. Jess’s 50 kilometres included 2,300 plus...
HeadwayHealth collaboration with Cancer Support Programs in May
Dr Katharine Hodgkinson has been invited to present at Ovarian Cancers Younger Women’s Network new online program in May for women living with ovarian cancer who are younger than 50 years of age. She will share strategies for assisting with communicating with one’s...
ConquerFear
Help with fears of Cancer recurrence - evidence based Skills Program for Cancer Survivors Now available By : HeadWayHealth on : 12/04/2019 comments : (Comments Off) Up to 70% of cancer survivors report anxiety and fears about cancer coming back. After cancer...
HeadwayHealth speak at Cancer Survivorship National Conference 2019
Headwayhealth's Dr Katharine Hodgkinson and Jess Medd, have both been invited to speak at the Cancer Survivorship national conference, a partnership between Flinders Centre for Innovation in Cancer and the Clinical Oncology Society of Australia (COSA) which will...
My Health Record (MHR)
My Health Record is a summary of your medical information. To learn more about how this will allow you to keep track of your health information as well as your rights please visit: https://www.myhealthrecord.gov.au or contact their Help Line on phone: 1800 723 471....