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Can Assist Tamworth

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25.01.2022 The Deni Ute Muster has gone virtual in 2020 and is proudly supporting Can Assist, to make a donation click here www.canassist.org.au/donate

23.01.2022 Congratulations Glen Innes Can Assist

22.01.2022 "All our mob need to get a mammogram. It's very important." Bibi & Jeanie - Regular Breast Screeners #BreastFriends Book your free breast screen now, go to https://book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au/ or call 13 20 50.

22.01.2022 Happy Birthday to Robyn Daley, a valued member of our team

21.01.2022 Don't Forget Daylight Saving Starts on Sunday 4th October. So put your clocks forward one hour.

21.01.2022 Get To Know Our Wonderful Volunteers. Bob White is our newest volunteer, he is our Vice President and Fundraising Officer ''I was diagnosed with cancer in March 2011,after many operations and ongoing treatment, I was given the Clear one year ago following five years of being cancer free. Having endured this experience, I welcomed the opportunity to help those in a similar situation to what I faced by becoming involved with Can Assist, Tamworth Branch as a volunteer. The team I met for the first time recently is certainly dedicated and extremely enthusiastic & I look forward to working with them .

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14.01.2022 Get baking this long weekend and post your Can Assist birthday cake on Facebook or Instagram with #canassistbirthdaybake We are excited to see your creations! facebook.com/CanAssistNSW1/ instagram.com/can_assist/

14.01.2022 A mammogram appointment with BreastScreen NSW only takes 20 minutes and it's free. If you're 50-74 book yours at https://book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au/ or call 13 20 50.

13.01.2022 October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Dedicated to raising awareness around breast cancer, screening for early detection and supporting #breastfriends around you. If you're 50 - 74, book your free breast screen by calling 13 20 50 or visit https://book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au/.

13.01.2022 A great day to buy yourself a lottery ticket!

13.01.2022 We have been given the opportunity to set up a table in Bicentennial Park at the Growers Market in November/ December, the organisers have asked us to give them 3 Saturdays we can be available, so they can fit us in. This is a great opportunity to sell our raffle tickets and have an information table. They are open from 8-12. If anyone is available can you please email or message me the dates and I will get back to the organisers asap. Thanks Bob and Jill Fundraising Officers :)

10.01.2022 Our neighbours at Can Assist Uralla :)

09.01.2022 A very Happy Birthday to our wonderful member Kaye Burgess, wishing you a fabulous day!

09.01.2022 Happy Birthday to Can Assist, proudly marking 65 years of community support! #canassistbirthdaybake

09.01.2022 Enjoy the rain everyone :)

08.01.2022 Catching up with the team from Can Assist Tamworth. Pictured: Back row Emma P, Jillian, Jeanette, Pam, Chris, Robyn and Jill. Front row Peter and Majella. #cancer #cancersupport #canassist #ruralnsw

08.01.2022 You may know of someone going through chemotherapy OR radiation therapy right now and want to show them you care, these items are a great start. Top Ten Items For A Chemotherapy Care Package 1. Water Bottle.... Chemotherapy can be very dehydrating, and it’s always good to stay hydrated at the best of times. A few little water bottles or a fancy water bottle in a cancer care package is a good reminder to drink. 2. Books or magazines Novels, magazines, audiobooks and/or colouring books can help pass the time and take the mind away from the stress of cancer and its therapies. 3. Moisturisers As we have said, cancer treatments can be dehydrating, and so a nice face and/or hand moisturiser might not only be welcome but could be a nice pampering item for your chemotherapy gift box. 4. Lip Balms I don’t think we need to mention the effects of chemotherapy on dehydration any more! Lips are also affected and a nice lip balm can be a good soother. 5. Bed socks A side effect of some chemotherapies is cold hands and feet, so bed socks during and after chemotherapy can be of great value. And even if the chemo doesn’t make them cold, they can create a comfy, pampering feeling which may be needed. 6. Peppermint tea Peppermint tea is a good relaxer for both the mind and body and there is nothing in it that would interfere with any cancer treatment or its side effects. Also, if there is chemotherapy nausea, peppermint tea can help. 7. Music/Headphones/MP3 player Music can be a good way to relax during and after chemotherapy sessions, it could also help take the mind away from the everyday stress of cancer. 8. Ginger (tea, boiled sweets, chewy sticks) There is evidence that when taken with standard anti-nausea medications, ginger can reduce or eliminate nausea and vomiting which can occur during and after chemotherapy treatments. It is also cancer treatment safe. 9. Soft pillow or neck rest A soft pillow or neck rest can be very valuable during chemotherapy sessions to put under the legs or behind the head. A good aid to feel more comfortable. 10. Small bag to carry food or medicines A small holdall or food bag would be useful to carry medicines/foods or other items to and from chemotherapy.

04.01.2022 Early detection of breast cancer gives women a better chance to get better and get back to their normal lives. If you're 50 - 74, call us on 13 20 50 or visit https://book.breastscreen.nsw.gov.au/ to book your free breast screen.

03.01.2022 Members: Sunday the 4th of October Bowls Tournament at West Tamworth Bowlo from 9 am with Tamworth Can Assist to be the recipient of proceeds collected on the day. Members are welcome to attend later in the day. Please wear your Can Assist shirt if you have one :) Organised by our President Peter Kachel.

03.01.2022 Our next meeting will be on the 12th of October at 10.30am at our new location the Longyard Golf Club. Greg Norman Drive, with entry VIA Longyard Drive, Tamworth. ( Longyard Drive goes to the left of the TREC building ) Longyard Drive takes you directly into a very large car park and club house facility.

02.01.2022 Still today, Can Assist works to ensure people in country and rural NSW know there is a support structure in place to provide assistance should they receive a... cancer diagnosis and need help. Please share our posts with someone you know who lives in rural or regional NSW. With statistics of 1 in 3 receiving a cancer diagnosis by the age of 80, you never know who may need some assistance. Can Assist respects each client’s confidentiality. Find out more www.canassist.org.au

01.01.2022 98-year-old Nan Dean was last week recognised as a life member of Can Assist Nan joined the branch in 1963, well and truly dedicating her life to regional folk in need Thankyou Nan!

01.01.2022 A BIG thank you to Jayne Higgins for her fabulous donation of Body Shop items for our Christmas raffle :) It is very much appreciated.

01.01.2022 It's going to be a scorcher this week so stay hydrated and don't forget your sunscreen and hat.