Cancer Support Mackay
Looking For A Cancer Support Group?
The Mackay Breast Cancer Support Group is run by breast cancer survivors.
Monthly support group meetings are held in Mackay, on the second Saturday of the month, for women diagnosed with breast cancer and survivors at any stage of the cancer journey.
We are a breast cancer support group, launched in October 2019, for women of all ages with breast cancer, and survivors, from Mackay, Sarina, Whitsundays, Nebo and surrounding areas.
These meetings are an opportunity to connect and share your cancer journey, in a welcoming, private and supportive space. Our focus is to allow you to have a voice, share and receive support from others in the same circumstances, to help you feel that you are not alone in this journey.
For more information on our support group, please call Tiana on 0408 553 005
Upcoming Events
Meetings held second Saturday of the month.
MONTHLY SUPPORT GROUP
Second Saturday of each month, 9:00AM to 12:00PM
Botanical Gardens Meeting Room, Mackay.
Parking: Road-side along Lagoon Street
RSVP: Please click Going on Facebook Event, or email RSVP.
– Sharing and Support – a confidential space to discuss our journeys over Morning Tea. Bring a small share plate, wear something pink.
Visit Facebook Page
Like our page and stay connected with our support group events and photos.
Join Facebook Group
Join our private group, where you can share/ask questions about breast cancer topics affecting you.
Support Group Photos
Cath’s Cancer Story
Cath was diagnosed with locally advanced breast cancer in January, 2015. Cath’s tumour was ER/PR+, Grade II, infiltrating ductal carcinoma, with multiple large tumours and found in 7 of 26 lymph nodes.
9 months active treatment included 5 rounds of TAC chemotherapy, right-side mastectomy and axillary clearance, 25 doses of radiation and endocrine therapy for 6 years.
Despite having lymphoedema of the right arm Cath manages the swelling and is in good health and counts her blessings to have survived cancer.
Cath started this breast cancer support group when she moved back to Mackay in October 2019, as she had attended a BCNA support group in Perth during active treatment in 2015 and found the support to be extremely helpful and uplifting and wanted to re-create the same support network for ladies in Mackay. Check out the photos below from Cath’s cancer journey.
Find Other Mackay Cancer Support Groups
Below is a listing of local cancer support groups, where you are able to receive peer support.
Mackay Prostate Cancer Support Group
Mackay Blood Cancer Support Group
Ovarian Cancer Support Group
National Tele-Support Group
Phone: 1300 660 334
Email: support@ovariancancer.net.au
Web: https://ovariancancer.net.au/how-can-we-help-you/tele-support/
Lung Cancer Support Group
National Telephone Support Group
Phone: 1800 654 301
Web: https://lungfoundation.com.au/patients-carers/get-support/support-groups/
Helpful Contacts
Below are some helpful contacts in Mackay.
If you provide a cancer related service in the Mackay region and would like to be listed here, contact Cath on the button below.
McGrath Breast Care Nurses Mackay
Prosthesis Fitter
Lymphoedema Physio
Nic Little, Upper Limbs
Phone: 07 4942 7576
Email: info@upperlimbs.com.au
Libby Froyland, In Motion Chiro (currently on maternity leave)
Phone: 07 4951 3888
Email: info@inmotionchiro.com.au
Wig Fitter
Roz Campbell
Phone: 0411 458 965
Email: mrscambo@iprimus.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Rozthecwiglady/
Mackay Dragons Abreast
Phone: 0429 614 791
Email: mackay@dragonsabreast.com.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Dragons-Abreast-Mackay-284392571659698/
Physiotherapy
Dale Jones & Ginny Erichsen, Senior Physiotherapists, Active Physio
Phone: 07 4953 3557
Knitted Knockers
Lymphoedema Massage
Look Good Feel Better Workshops
Roz Campbell
Phone: 0411 458 965
Web: https://lgfb.org.au
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LGFBAustralia/
BCNA
Breast Cancer Network Australia
BCNA Helpline – 1800 500 258 between 9.00 am and 5.00 pm (EST), Monday – Friday.
