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 strongly supports the role of exercise as a “prescription” […]
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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 meters of elevation and over 8,000 stairs, with 951 stairs in the last […]
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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 health care team, as well as practical tips for making the most […]
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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 treatment many experience the following “emotional side effects”: ~Loss of confidence~Checking for symptoms~Intrusive […]
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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 present the latest developments in research and care relating to cancer survivorship. Dr Haryana Dhillon will chair […]
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