Bundaberg and District Prostate Cancer Support Group - Bundaberg
 
 


 

 

 

 


 

 

 


 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  
Contact Details:

Convener: Rob McCulloch - Phone (07) 4159 9419
Email: ra.mcculloch@bigpond.com

 

Formation:

The Bundaberg group was formed in November 2000 and has been functioning continuously since that date. Meetings are held at the Family Centre in the Bundaberg Showgrounds on the 4th Thursday of each month. Morning tea is available from 9.00am with the meeting commencing at 10.00am. The average attendance at meetings is between 50 to 60. The group is dedicated to promoting awareness of Prostate Cancer and the need for early diagnosis. They offer support and understanding to newly diagnosed men as well as men receiving treatment or who have undergone treatment for this disease.

There is also an active Ladies Support Group who meets on the 1st Thursday of each month in the Cancer Council Qld. Office diagonally opposite the Mater Hospital. Wives and partners of men suffering from or who are having treatment for Prostate Cancer are offered support and are made to feel most welcome. Details of these meeting can be obtained by phoning (07)4151 0746.

A call to your local Prostate Cancer Support Group or attendance at a Support Group Meeting will put you in touch with men who have personally experienced the various treatments available.
 

Activities:

At a meeting:

  • You can expect open discussions where men and partners share experiences and assist each other in dealing with the impact of prostate disease on their lives.

  • The opportunity for individual discussions with others who have had similar problems or treatment to yours.

  • Guest speaker on health and general matters when available.

  • Videos, books, booklets, etc on prostate cancer and related matters are available.

  • Partners, family members and friends are most welcome to attend.

  • Apart from organisers, the group does not require commitment. You may attend and interact as you please.

  • Any personal situation and your details are confidential and stay within the sharing group.

  • To help support the group with operational costs, morning teas etc. attendees are invited to make a small donation, however this is not compulsory. There is no membership fee involved.

  • Each month you will receive a local newsletter containing information on Bundaberg & District matters.

  • You will also receive a copy of Queensland Prostate Cancer News containing articles from medical specialists and researchers and other valuable information.

  • Please contact the convener for other information and a copy of the group's leaflet.

    • Meeting information is provided on the Statewide Activities page.

     

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