Identifying research directions at the Australian Brain Cancer Mission Survivorship Workshop

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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?

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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

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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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Funding to help health professionals care for patients’ emotional wellbeing

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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 cancer care can be tough physically and emotionally, and research consistently identifies high rates of […]

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Speaking with 2GB

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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 needs to find their own ways of coping – different strategies will work […]

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