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You do not have to join or be a member of Pink in the Tropics to take advantage of this support group.
  You do, however, have to have been diagnosed with breast cancer at some time in your life.
 If you have any questions please feel free to contact us by phone or email.
   CONTACT US

Patient Travel/Accommodation Subsidy Scheme (PTSS)

Your or your carer/driver are entitled to a mileage allowance when travelling to Cairns for any specialist or oncology appointments.
When diagnosed speak with your GP about a referral form for PTSS

Your are also entitled to an accommodation allowance if going away for radiotherapy.
Speak to your oncologist's assistant about this prior to travelling.

To download information and forms for the Patient Travel/Accommodation Subsidy Scheme
click on www.health.qld.gov.au/iptu/docs/ptss_app_form.pdf

or contact Patient Travel at Mossman Hospital PH: 4084 1253 Monday to Friday 1-3pm.

Dental Plan

Some breast cancer treatment drugs can affect your teeth and you may have to visit your dentist more frequently for check-ups.
Ask your oncologist about the drugs and if they impact on your dental care.
Your GP can, if necessary, write a referral to your dentist and put you on a free dental plan.
October 2011 - Latest News on this Plan is that the Government is going to cancel it in mid 2012.  If you are on this plan please speak to your dentist for further details.

 

Newly Diagnosed
  Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has invaluable
resources and free kits to assist you when newly diagnosed.
Free My Journey Kit
Free My Care Kit
BCNA have produced a new booklet on Sexual Wellbeing
Available to download by clicking on Breast Cancer & Sexual Wellbeing

Secondary Breast Cancer
Free Hopes & Hurdles Pack from Breast Cancer Network Australia
www.bcna.org.au

Click on>>  www.cheekycheckup.com.au  for ideas on self examination.

Look Good Feel Better
Workshops are run by professional beauticians who give their time freely to help you with make-up application
and advice on your skin changes during or after chemotherapy or radiation treatments.
Products are donated by leading cosmetic companies and are yours to take home.
  Also attending the workshop is a wig, scarf & hat professional.
You're sure to look good and feel better after attending one of these free 2 hour workshops.

Fight Cancer - Kiss & Makeup
 Look Good Feel Better (Free) Workshops for 2012
In Cairns    6th February
                 14th May
In Mareeba   5th March
                     4th June
to book on line www.lgfb.org.au