A BREAST cancer and reconstruction surgery seminar is on this Thursday with any interested members of the community invited to attend.
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Supported by Daffodil Cottage, the Reclaim and Recover seminar will cover a range of topics with many local service providers to be on hand with information.
Bosom Buddies secretary Alice Hopwood said the presentation would include: an introduction to breast reconstruction; summary of breast reconstruction methods; explanation of various relevant terms and information on how to become your own advocate.
There will also be guidance for emotional and physical wellbeing, information on peer support and a breast reconstruction Tool Kit for each participant.
Bathurst surgeon Dr Neil Meulman will be there along with: Look Good Feel Better; Sheer Indulgence; Encore program; Daffodil Wig Library; Daffodil Cottage lymphodema service; Enrich program; Bodyfx Breast Cancer Exercise program; Daffodil Cottage social work, BreastScreen and the Cancer Council
The seminar is free but RSVPs are essential by emailing touchy_crab@msn.com or call Marita Tipene on 6330 5340.
Reclaim and Recover is on at Rydges Mount Panorama from 7-9.30pm.
