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Country Cancer Support

Coping with cancer

By Clare Peddie, Science Reporter, The Adverstiser

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/education/coping-with-cancer/story-fn3o6nna-1226408763762

 

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Just having my family and friends sometimes was the best thing that I could have…but sometimes it didn’t always make me feel better. You know what I mean? I think most people also do need an outside, professional person to talk to too.

- Joy, 50’s, Breast Cancer, Eyre Peninsula

The cancer patients and carers who helped create this website said they found support services very helpful.

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  • Livestrong

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  • Somazone

    This Australian website provides a safe space for young people to ask questions, share stories and get help for mental health issues, sexual health, relationships, abuse, body image, and drug use. To find out more and to visit their website, click the heading above.

  • American Cancer Society (USA)

    This American not for profit cancer organisation provides information on specific types of cancer, how to stay healthy etc. To find out more and to visit their website, click the heading above.

  • Health Insite

    This Commonwealth Government website provides access to a wide range of up-to-date and quality assessed information on important health topics. To find out more and to visit their website, click the heading above.