Northern Sydney Events

What is Happening in Royal North Shore Hospital

Note: Late program changes may be unavoidable. Telephone 9926 7246 OR 9926 7810 to confirm.

Early Breast Cancer Information and Support Meetings

Six week series on Tuesday mornings commencing January 29, April 29, July 22 and October 14 10.00am-12.00 noon. Radiation Oncology Conference Room - Level 1, Building 36 (adjacent to Department of Radiotherapy), RNS. Speakers on related topics followed by a general discussion. For registration contact 9926 7246.


Program One - 29/1/08-4/3/08	Program Two - 29/4/08-3/6/08
Jan 29 Adjusting to Diagnosis - Ms Amanda O'Reilly	April 29 Adjusting to Diagnosis - Ms Amanda O'Reilly
Feb 5 Diagnosis and Treatment - Associate Professor Fran Boyle Radiotherapy - Dr Graeme Morgan	May 6 Diagnosis and Treatment - Associate Professor Fran Boyle Radiotherapy - Dr. Graeme Morgan
Feb 12 Surgery and Reconstruction - Dr Rob Gates Prostheses and Clothing - Ms. Louise Moffatt	May 13 Surgery and Reconstruction - Dr. Megan Hassall Prosthesis and Clothing - Leila O'Toole Corsetry
Feb 19 Physical Recovery, Lymphoedema and Arm Care - Teresa Lee	May 20 Physical Recovery, Lymphoedema and Arm Care - Teresa Lee
Feb 26 Nutrition - Ms Christine Ball	May 27 Nutrition - Ms Christine Ball
March 4 Communication Issues and Moving On After Treatment - Ms Amanda O'Reilly	June 3 Communication Issues and Moving On After Treatment - Ms Amanda O'Reilly
Program Three - 22/7/08-26/8/08	Program Four - 14/10/08-18/11/08
July 22 Adjusting to Diagnosis - Ms Amanda O'Reilly	Oct 14 Adjusting to Diagnosis - Ms Amanda O'Reilly
July 29 Diagnosis and Treatment - Associate Professor Fran Boyle Radiotherapy - Dr Graeme Morgan	Oct 21 Diagnosis and Treatment - Associate Professor Fran Boyle Radiotherapy - Dr. Graeme Morgan
Aug 5 Surgery and Reconstruction - Dr Rob Gates Prostheses and Clothing - Ms. Louise Moffatt	Oct 28 Surgery and Reconstruction - Dr. Megan Hassall Prosthesis and Clothing - Leila O'Toole Corsetry
Aug 12 Physical Recovery, Lymphoedema and Arm Care - Teresa Lee	Nov 4 Physical Recovery, Lymphoedema and Arm Care - Teresa Lee
Aug 19 Nutrition - MsChristine Ball	Nov 11 Nutrition - Ms Christine Ball
Aug 26 March 4 Communication Issues and Moving On After Treatment - Ms Amanda O'Reilly	Nov 18 Communication Issues and Moving On After Treatment - Ms Amanda O'Reilly

Life After Early Breast Cancer Workshops

This workshop is designed for women who have completed their treatment for early breast cancer. The workshop is an opportunity to discuss common issues that are raised post-treatment. Please call 9926 7246 for further information. Bookings essential

Look GoodFeel Better Workshops

These workshops are dedicated to teaching beauty techniques to help restore appearance and self-image during treatment for cancer. An enjoyable morning to boost the spirits. 10.00am - 12.30 Conference Room 1, Ground Floor, Royal North Shore Private Hospital. Bookings essential. Please call 9926 7246 for further information

Breast Cancer Family History Workshop

A workshop for women and their families dealing with identified inherited Breast Cancer. May 30. Bookings essential. Please call 9926 7246 for further information.

Metastatic Breast Cancer Support Meetings

A time of discussion for women dealing with breast cancer that won't go away. Meets monthly. Prior registration essential. Radiation Oncology Conference Room - Level 1, Building 36, (adjacent to Dept of Radiotherapy), RNS. Please call 9926 7246 for further information

Prostate Cancer Information and Support Meetings

These meetings provide a forum where men with Prostate Cancer and their families can keep up to date with information provided by speakers from the health professions and share experiences. 4.00pm-6.00pm Radiation Oncology Conference Room - Level 1, Building 36, (adjacent to Dept of Radiotherapy) RNS. Every third Thursday of the month. Please call 992 7246 for further information

Prostate Cancer Information & Support Meetings Schedule


Date	Subject
February 21	Surgical Advances - Robotic Surgery Dr. Kris Rasiah, Lead Clinician, Cancer Services
March 20	Clinical Trials Dr. Nick Pavlakis
April 17	Young Men and Prostate Cancer - Diagnosis, Treatment and Support Dr. Justin Vass, Urological Surgeon, RNSH John Friedsam, Family Support, Cancer Council of New South Wales
May 15	Advanced Prostate Cancer Dr. David Bell, Oncologist, RNSH
June 19	Treatment Side-Effects and Continence Dr. Ken Vaux - Head of Urology
July 17	Treatment Sexual Function Dr. Michael Lowy, Consultant Mens' Health Physician
August 21	Nutrition Christine Ball, Clinical Dietician, RNSH
September 18	Recent Advances in Radiation Treatment Dr. Thomas Eade, Radiation Oncology, RNSH
October 16	Research Professor Ross Davey, Bill Walsh Laboratory
November 20	Recovery and Rehabilitation Michelle Pisani, Physiotherapist
December	Christmas Function Date to be announced

Making Treatment Decisions: A Workshop for Men and their Partners

A half-day workshop for men recently diagnosed with prostate cancer. April 5. Bookings essential. Please call 992 67246 for further information.