Echuca Regional Health acknowledges the Yorta Yorta people as the Traditional Custodians of the land and waters that the health service occupies. We pay our respects to their Elders past, present and emerging.
Cancer Support
Cancer Support
Support for people impacted by cancer takes many forms and looks different for each individual. The following are some examples of support services:
- Information
- Symptom management
- Social support
- Psychological support
- Palliative care.
Cancer Support Groups
Cancer support groups offer people with common issues the opportunity to meet and share their experiences, knowledge, fear and emotions is a safe environment. Support groups can help you:
- Improve your coping skills
- Improve your emotional wellbeing by connecting with other people who have experienced cancer
- Fulfil a purpose of wanting to support other people going through their cancer journey
- Improve your knowledge about cancer and share useful information to other members.
Support can be found in a number of ways:
- Face to face groups
- Online forums
- Social media.
Support groups are often run in a local community venue.
Click here to: Find a support group through the Cancer Council Victoria or you may wish to search for a local support group within the Loddon Mallee Region.
Wild Orchids Support Group Brochure
Echuca Moama Men’s Cancer Group Brochure
Cancer Council
Anyone impacted by cancer (e.g. yourself, or a family/friend) is able to call the Cancer Council Hotline 13 11 20 to speak with a cancer nurse. Cancer Council Victoria have also released a one-stop shop patient support resource which provides a roadmap of Victorians affected by cancer, directing you to local services and information in your area. Click here to access the page
