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Evening MeditationsWeekly, Tuesday evenings
Dharmamodini (Sanskrit for “she who rejoices in the Dharma”, that is, the Buddha’s teachings) is an ordained Buddhist who has been practising meditation and mindfulness for over twenty years and teaching these ways of living for ten years. She is also in her seventh year of facilitating the Meditation Group at CCC on Wednesday mornings.Continue Reading
Biography ServiceThe Cancer Care Centre is in the process of establishing a Biography Program for its members … we are looking for registrations of interest. Nationally, many hospitals and healthcare providers offer biography services to their patients/clients as it is widely believed that the process of the telling of a life story improves psychological and spiritualContinue Reading
Introducing Karen AdesNew Acupuncturist – Karen Ades We would like to welcome Karen to our Cancer Care Centre team, Karen has been practising Acupuncture & Chinese Medicine for 18 years. Karen obtained her degree from the University of Technology, Sydney and then practised and lived in Sydney until her return to Adelaide in 2017. Her clinical experienceContinue Reading
I’m In The Pink FundraiserTwenty-five years ago Antonietta Zanon came to the Cancer Care Centre for support whilst going through Breast Cancer treatment. To commemorate her 25 years of being Cancer free Anoinietta wanted to give back to the Centre and is the driving force of this fundraiser! Together we have planned a wonderful evening with all proceeds goingContinue Reading
Cancer Care Centre – Its Business As Usual!As you may have seen, the Cancer Care Centre was featured in a story on the ABC News on Tuesday 11th February 2020. The story was introduced as Australian charities were seeing a major decline in their funds due to generous donations made to those affected by Australia’s recent bushfires. In particular the report discussContinue Reading
Research Project Participants RequiredSchool of Psychology, Social Work & Social Policy University of South Australia is conducting a Research Project. What is this project about? “A mobile app to alleviate psychological distress in cancer carers” If you care for someone with cancer, the researchers are interested in what you think about a new mobile phone app designed toContinue Reading
Cancer Care Centre Book ExchangeDid you know the Cancer Care Centre has a great library and is now offering Book Exchange? If you have any books relating to cancer that you are no longer using, or if you would like to take your pick of the selection that we have…Please do so for FREE!! Contact our friendly staffContinue Reading
Become a Cancer Care ChampionYour Monthly Donation will make you a Cancer Care Champion. Cancer Care Champions: Proudly support the work of Cancer Care Centre Advocate for the Centre within their community Support exclusive, tailored courses to educate and empower the individual Include Cancer Care Centre as a charity of choice in their workplace Support members and their familiesContinue Reading
Aromatherapy – Back to the Future?As with many traditional medicines the use of essential oils had fallen by the wayside, while medicine pursued the exciting new promise of pharmaceutical drugs. Despite the fact that many of these drugs are plant based essential oils were put in the “warm fuzzy but ineffectual” basket.
Plant Based Cooking – a recipe book by Di CorneliusNow available from the Cancer Care Centre
Our former ‘Plant-based Cooking’ course chef, Di Cornelius, decided write a book on her favourite recipies for Cancer Care Centre in her retirement .
Give A Gift CertificateAvailable from the Cancer Care Centre
Why not give a Cancer Care Centre Gift Certificate to a loved one for a special occasion? The Certificates entitles the holder to: two (2) therapies of their choice (for current financial members and their immediate family) or one (1) one hour therapy of their choice (for non-members or extended family members) All gift certificates areContinue Reading
Prostate Cancer growth slowed – a breakthrough?New method of slowing Prostate Cancer growth
Scientists have discovered a new way of slowing the growth of prostate cancer. Experiments have successfully targeted the activity of non-cancerous cells that encourage the tumour to grow. By changing the way these “fibroblast” cells behave, scientists were able to slow down the growth of cancer in mice. Experts say it could form the basisContinue Reading
Membership on-line paymentsIt is easy to become a member, just tab Membership and follow the directions
Membership payments/renewals are available on-line. Simply tab Membership, then select your appropriate payment – Individual/Joint, Concessional, Organisation or the Healthy Living Magazine. Paypal account payments are available, together with Visa or Mastercard Credit card payments. It is easy to become a member!
Water PurifiersAdd purity and elegance to your kitchen today
Purifiers (Aust) Pty Ltd will provide their Seagull IV water purification system to Cancer Care Centre members at a discounted price.
Speakers AvailableAre you a member of a group or organization that will be interested in hearing about Cancer Care Centre and complementary care?