Beyond the Diagnosis: The Remarkable Support Network of Thursday Girls

About this episode

This episode discusses the support network provided by Thursday Girls for women living with terminal metastatic breast cancer.

In this episode, President Sean Callanan, Vice President Jodie Webb and Board Member Fiona Dinner share the story behind Thursday Girls, a Melbourne-based charity supporting women living with a terminal metastatic breast cancer diagnosis. Through a compassionate peer support network, Thursday Girls provides a safe and understanding space where women can connect with others facing similar experiences, share their stories and find strength in community. Tune in to hear how the charity creates meaningful moments of connection through regular gatherings, events and supportive programs that help women navigate the emotional and practical challenges of their journey and how Thursday Girls continues to provide comfort, solidarity and hope for women and their families during an incredibly challenging time. To learn more, visit: https://thursdaygirls.org/ Visit the Thursday Girls Youtube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@ThursdayGirlsGroup-Australia

People in this episode

Host: Sean Callanan

Guests: Jodie Webb, Fiona Dinner

Topics covered

• support network
• breast cancer
• women's health
• charity
• community support

Keywords

• Thursday Girls
• breast cancer support
• peer support
• women's charity
• Melbourne charity

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Thursday Girls

Places: Melbourne

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