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