Cancer Council Queensland’s Sylvia Burns discusses the importance of self-care for partners and carers. A diagnosis of cancer can be a really distressing and challenging event, not only for the individual concerned, but also for partners and close family members as well. Although brain tumours are relatively rare, the combined effects of cancer, treatment and…

Dominique Longshaw reports from the BTAA Summit held at Cancer Council Queensland in October 2015. The 3rd Brain Tumour Alliance Australia (BTAA) National Summit was a cross collaboration between health professionals, several community-based brain tumour support advocacy groups, and support groups from across Australia. A total of 32 delegates included people with brain tumours, their…

CanTeen counsellor Hiromi Ogata has started a support group for young adults with a brain tumour. The group meets every fortnight, from 12-1.30pm at the CanTeen office in West End. You don’t need to become a member of CanTeen – any young adult (18+) affected by a brain tumour can join. Attendance is free. The…