Prostate Awareness Twin Towns and Tweed Coast
 
 


 

 

 

 


 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Contact Details:

ConvenerROSS DAVIS Phone (07) 5599 7576 or Email rossco12@bigpond.com

 

Formation:

Mid 2005 Tina Buccilli of the Health Point Chemist at Tweed City Shopping Centre contacted Don Baumber informing him of the great interest of diagnosed prostate cancer men forming a group in the Tweed area. Through Tina’s fantastic efforts she initilised the first 2 meetings which were a great success.

Don Baumber and Roger Large attended these meetings and because of the enthusiastic interest of all involved it was decided to start a new group in the Tweed. The first official meeting of the recognized Tweed Group was on the 7th October 2005

 

Activities:

Most meetings are 'interactive' with a mix of old hands and new people sharing their stories. You can expect open discussion where men and partners share experiences of dealing with the impact of cancer on their lives. You may acquire practical information and perhaps find out what questions to ask your Medical Practitioner or where to source information or help that is needed. Regularly, schedule meetings will incorporate a more formal presentation by qualified speakers. Literature, Tapes, Videos and earlier newsletters are available at meetings. Although most people have some concerns or even apprehension about attending a Prostate Awareness Group meeting for the first time, the comment most often heard after the first meeting is "I can't believe that the hours have gone by, and that I'm feeling so good, less stressed, unlike when I arrived". Feeling "better" might be just be because you are not alone. Newly diagnosed, their partners, family members and anyone from the community who are interested in acquiring information about prostate cancer are all welcome.  

Meeting information is provided on the Statewide Activities page.

 

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