BreaCan in partnership with Western Health are offering women from diverse backgrounds, living in the Western suburbs and affected by breast or a gynaecological cancer an opportunity to be involved in a gentle exercise session. The session is one of the many identified activities to be piloted, that form part of the Cancer Australia funded
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Being able to refer patients to a Counterpart Peer Support Volunteer has made all the difference in patients feeling they have someone who understands and can be there with them on their journey.
The Peer Support Volunteers understood my fears, the stress of navigating a cancer diagnosis and they are brilliant at answering questions and empathising.
I would never say I’ve walked in another’s shoes, but having walked a similar path means I can offer support that others aren’t always able to.
Peer support is the one thing we can’t provide as health professionals, and it can make such a difference to a woman’s whole outlook as she goes through treatment. It’s something I offer to every woman in my care.
