Narooma Rotary launches Prostate Cancer Support Group
- The Beagle
- Dec 10, 2021
- 2 min read
A new Prostate Cancer Support Group for the far south coast was launched by Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain last Tuesday (7 December) in front of a gathering of 20 men and women.
Ms McBain saluted Narooma Rotary’s initiative in starting the group, acknowledging the high number of prostate cancer sufferers in the region due to its age demographic.
“Every family has someone who has experienced cancer in some form, including my own, and I fully appreciate the importance of the support this group will offer individuals and their families impacted by prostate cancer,” she said.
Narooma Rotary President Andrew Lawson was delighted with the response of those present, the interactions and the feedback they gave.
“It really exceeded my expectations,” he said. “Many said they were so grateful such a group had formed and they will be encouraging others they know to come along,” he said.
It is a Narooma Rotary initiative to support people from Batemans Bay to Eden and is affiliated with the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia.
The Group will meet on the first Tuesday each month 6.30-8.30pm at Narooma Men’s Shed (41A Barker Parade, Narooma). The next meeting is Tuesday 4 January at 6.30pm.
Braveheart Healthcare (Lighthouse Surgery and Bermagui Medical Centre) has aligned with the new Support Group.
“Generally after diagnosis and initial treatment there has been little follow up and support for patients, their partners and families,” said Braveheart’s Dr Gundi Muller-Grotjan. “ This group will go a long way to assist.”
Above: Narooma Prostate Cancer Support Group was launched recently by Member for Eden-Monaro Kristy McBain. Narooma Rotary President Andrew Lawson, left, Kristy McBain, Dr Gundi Muller-Grotjan of Braveheart Healthcare, and Narooma Rotarians Julie Hartley and Mike Young.
