BREAST CANCER NUTRITION
CANCER RELATED FATIGUE - Patient Education PDF Reference Material
Cancer Fatigue Health Checklist
Peter Mac – Developed with support of the Victorian Government acting through the Victorian Cancer Agency
Cancer Related Fatigue – Live Better
Peter Mac – Fatigue is common during and after cancer treatment. It can be caused by cancer, cancer treatments or other reasons. Fatigue can happen to anyone but it may be prevented or reduced.
Screening Tools
Peter Mac – Developed during a research project supported by the Victorian Government through the Victorian Cancer Agency Health Services Research Fellowship to Dr Elizabeth Pearson.
CANCER RELATED FATIGUE - Patient Education Video Resources
Cancer Fatigue Overview
A short Cancer Fatigue Overview video by Doc Mike Evans in collaboration with the Sunnybrook Odette Cancer Centre and Canadian Cancer Society.
Peter Mac Energy Management
Cancer related fatigue information and management strategies as discussed by Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Occupational Therapists.
(For moderate fatigue – 14 min)
What is Cancer Related Fatigue
Introduction to cancer-related fatigue by Alberta Health Services
Why do I need to exercise for my fatigue? Hear from real cancer survivors.
Exercise and physical activity recommendations by Alberta Health Services
What should I eat to increase my energy?
Nutrition for Cancer Fatigue by University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center
(For moderate fatigue – 4 min)
How did I manage my energy?
Pacing for Cancer Fatigue by Alberta Health Services
(For moderate fatigue – 8 min)
9 ways to manage your cancer fatigue
by Mayo Clinic
(For severe fatigue – 2 min)
What is Cancer Related Fatigue
Untire – Are you tired of always being tired? Do you miss doing your normal activities and chores? If you suffer from cancer fatigue you are probably mentally and physically exhausted. Untire is a free App that helps you to reduce fatigue and regain life.
EARLY MENOPAUSE: Women's Experiences
‘Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences’ online resource
Healthtalk Australia’s Early Menopause: Women’s Experiences online resource features film and audio clips of 30 diverse women living in Australia talking about their experiences of early menopause, including following breast cancer treatment. There are also extensive links to evidence-based health information, a downloadable ‘Question Prompt List’ that you can take to medical appointments, and a comprehensive Resources & Information page.
The resource explores not only the health aspects of early menopause but also the impacts on women’s personal and social lives. It is aimed at supporting and informing other women with this diagnosis, their family members and friends.
Think Pink was represented on the Reference Group for this project, a collaboration between Healthtalk Australia, Monash University & RMIT University in partnership with several other partner organisations.
ONCOLOGY EXERCISE PROGRAMS - Directory of Links
Cancer Council Victoria events calendar
Cancer Council regularly holds free Cancer Wellness and Exercise programs throughout Victoria which run for up to 8 weeks.
Location: Ballarat, Horsham, Lilydale, Seymour, Shepparton, Stawell, Wangaratta, Warracknabeal & Warrnambool.
Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: Free
Breast Cancer Network Vic programs
A range of programs aimed at helping people with breast cancer maintain physical wellness and manage typical side effects, such as fatigue and appetite.
Location: Australia Wide
Duration: Various
Cost: Free and paid programs
Ex-Med Cancer
An exercise program for people who have completed cancer treatment.
Location: Coburg, Hawthorn, Malvern East, Melbourne, Sunshine.
Duration: 12 weeks
Cost: Free
Movement Against Cancer
An exercise program for people who are currently having or completed cancer treatment within the last 2 years.
Location: Cheltenham
Duration: 10 weeks
Cost: Depending on private health and eligible Medicare rebates. Please contact program directly.
Moving Beyond Cancer
A private clinic dedicated to prescribing exercise to people affects by cancer. Offers both individual and group assessments/programs.
Location: Camberwell
Duration: Various
Cost: Depending on private health and eligible Medicare rebates. Please contact program directly.
Oncology Clinics Victoria
A series of clinics offering a range of exercise programs to patients with cancer. Including specific gynaecological and prostate cancer programs.
Location: Berwick, Brighton East, Melbourne & Malvern
Duration: Various
Cost: Depending on private health and eligible Medicare rebates. Please contact program directly.
Oncology Rehabilitation Programs Victoria
A website with a comprehensive list of hospital and community health exercise in cancer programs across Victoria.
Location: Throughout Victoria
Duration: Various
Cost: Depending on private health and eligible Medicare rebates. Please contact program directly.
POWER at MannaCare
An evidence-based exercise program for individuals diagnoses with cancer within the previous two years to assist them to transition into a community gym in a safe and supervised nature.
Location: Doncaster
Duration: 12 weeks
Cost: $75 initial assessment, $15 per session (We are also able to accept DVA clients and private health rebates may apply).
Strength Over Cancer
Exercise program with 3x1hr sessions per week with a personal trainer, overseen by a physiotherapist or exercise physiologist.
Location: Elsternwick
Duration: 6 weeks
Cost: Email for more information.
YWCA Encore
An exercise program designed specifically for women who have experienced mastectomy, lumpectomy or breast reconstruction surgery. Based around land and pool exercises. Encore can help you strengthen and tone your arms, shoulders and chest, regain mobility, and improve your general fitness. You will need to wait at least eight weeks after surgery before starting the YWCA Encore program. If you are between 6 and 8 weeks post-surgery you may be able to participate with approval from your breast surgeon.
Location: NSW, QLD, SA, TAS, WA (This program is not offered in Victoria)
Duration: 8 weeks
Cost: Free
