North Adelaide Oncology is pleased to offer their patients RESTORE, the first cancer wellness programme of its kind in Australia. The oncologists wish to thank the practitioners who generously donate their time to the program and the sponsors for their generous funding without which the program would be unable to run.
RESTORE aims to introduce patients to high quality supportive care services and comprises:
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Free educational workshops
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Free acupuncture, massage and reflexology in the Chemotherapy Day Centre, Kimberley House
Being diagnosed with cancer can be an overwhelming time. Your health, confidence, relationships and ability to work may all be challenged. Many people describe a loss of control over their lives. By addressing your knowledge of diet, physical exercise and psychological health, the RESTORE program aims to give back some of this control.
Supportive care is not a substitute for mainstream medical treatment. However, when used with medical treatment there is strong evidence to show that supportive care can help improve:
• Psychological health
• Treatment side effects
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Disease symptoms
Quality of life
• Body image and relationships • Survival
Combining the discipline of modern science with the wisdom of ancient healing is now seen as best practice in the
US and UK.
This brochure outlines the full range of supportive care services available. Supportive care services are given to improve the quality of life of patients who have a serious or life-threatening disease. These services are available to you and your family at any stage throughout your journey .
Throughout the year, North Adelaide Oncology will be holding one day workshops covering supportive care services and topics that our patients have highlighted as being vital to managing their disease, treatment, recovery and life with cancer.
Workshops are held on a Saturday from 10.30am - 3.00pm in Connery Building, next to Kimberley House.
Please call Tanya on 0412 614 717 or speak to Kimberley House Reception for information concerning dates and bookings.
“I now feel like I have a manageable challenge rather than an insurmountable problem’ - Patient
The workshops ensure patients and their family have access to accurate and appropriate information on the following topics:
Psychological Care
• Psychology and counseling
• Relaxation and meditation
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Spirituality
Practical Information
• Financial and Estate planning
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Navigating Centrelink
• Community resources
Physical Care
• Nutrition and cancer
• Importance of exercise
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Restorative therapies
– Massage, Reflexology, Acupuncture
Furthermore, the workshops allow patients an informal opportunity to share their experiences with others over coffee/tea or lunch.

Acupuncture
The application of fine, sterile, single use needles at specific locations to treat the mind, body and emotional aspects of a person as an inseparable whole. Useful for dry mouth, numbness/tingling of the hands and feet, pain, nausea, vomiting, anxiety and tiredness.
Leanne Hall - 0405 972 911
$60 / session *
Exercise
Exercise is emerging as an intervention to help cancer patients manage the physical and psychological side effects of treatment. There is consistent evidence that exercise is safe during and after cancer treatment and improvements can be expected in aerobic fitness, muscular strength, quality of life and fatigue. Exercise physiologists specialise in assessing your needs and limitations then designing an individualised program that is safe and achievable for you.
CPAA Cancer and Exercise program, Hampstead Rehabilitation Centre – 8222 1891
$25 initial assessment * #
$25 home programs * #
$12 per group session (2 sessions/wk) for 10wks supervised exercise program then $6 per group maintenance sessions * #
$108 term card (10 group sessions) *
Location – 207-255 Hampstead Rd, Northfield, (Medical clearance is required)
Adelaide Exercise Physiology - 8244 0450
$120 / 60min (individual session) * #
$65 / 30 min (individual session) * #
$12 / 60min (group session) * #
(Rebates available for Department of Veterans Affairs, Gold and White card holders)
Finance and Estate Planning
When diagnosed with cancer often your priorities change – we can: help you identify potential superannuation and insurance benefits; assist in completing Centrelink claim forms and potential entitlements; discuss wills and estate planning needs with you.
Brett Schatto, Retire Invest - 8370 3001
Massage - Oncology
Touch is essential for promoting a sense of physical, mental and emotional wellbeing. It may Massage can help relieve discomfort and pain, reduce swelling, increase mobility and promote relaxation.
Karen Molnar - 0438 141 260
$ 70 / 60min *
$ 80 / 60min at your own home *
Nutrition
A dietitian can provide individualised nutrition advice and meal planning based on your medical requirements. Vital if you are concerned by weight loss or weight gain or struggling to find foods you enjoy during treatment. Please discuss with your doctor to arrange an appointment.
Nutrition Professionals Australia - 8227 1000
At a range of locations across Adelaide (can also offer home visits)
A range of fees depending on your needs and location * #
Psychology
Maintaining good psychological health is an essential part of cancer treatment. A psychologist can provide skills and strategies to deal with a broad range of responses to a diagnosis of cancer.

Peter Hallett - North Adelaide Oncology 8463 2500
$100 / 60min * #
Counselling
A counsellor can help you explore, understand and clarify issues and feelings arising from the cancer diagnosis in order to use your existing strengths to live well.
Katherine Healy - 0421 801 691
$110 individual sessions *
$150 couple sessions *
$180 family sessions *
Reflexology
Therapeutic touch involving areas on the feet, hands and ears that correspond to body systems and organs. This is a holistic approach as mind, body and emotion are intimately interwoven. Benefits include relaxation, improved energy levels and reduction of stress.
Jo Booth - 0419 804 949
$60 / 60min *
* Private Health fund rebates may apply
# Medicare rebatable under GP Care Plans (Chronic or Mental Conditions)
– see your GP for details.
“This program is brilliant and is as necessary as chemotherapy and radiotherapy” - Patient