For cancer survivors it can be difficult to return to everyday life after treatment but people at Dubbo are being told help is at hand.
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In the western NSW region alone, it is estimated that about 960 men will be diagnosed with cancer in a single year.
With a greater number of people surviving the disease, more support is needed for those living with or after cancer, Cancer Council NSW reports.
It is inviting patients, carers, family members and health professionals to register for and join its free online webinar on March 1.
It will feature a panel discussion with guest speakers Ray Araullo, a social worker, Dr Ben Britton, a psychologist and Matt Featherstone, a prostate cancer survivor who will talk about his personal cancer experience.
The webinar will explore how support can be provided to men who have completed their active treatment.
It will also provide strategies and information about the psycho-social needs of men in Australia.
Some men tell us that they struggle with not being able to appear strong when they are feeling unwell.
- Cancer Council NSW's Brianna Carracher
Cancer Council NSW’s Brianna Carracher said it was important to consider the psychological and social effects that men experienced after the completion of cancer treatment, and to be aware of the limited access to support for those living in regional and rural areas.
“Some men tell us that they struggle with not being able to appear strong when they are feeling unwell,” Ms Carracher said.
“It is normal at these times not to feel in control and knowing this does not necessarily help survivors to cope.
“That’s why there are Cancer Council NSW support services that men – and any cancer survivor – can access.”
To register for the March webinar visit: www.cancercouncil.com.au/get-support/webinars.