Steps to Survival by Denise Sweeney

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In 2008 Denise was diagnosed with endometrial adenocarcinoma, the most common type of gynaecological cancer. After having a complete hysterectomy the odds were in her favour with a 95% cure rate.

However four months later Denise’s cancer returned as a rare and aggressive clear cell endometrial tumour with a poor prognosis.

By telling her story Denise wants to raise awareness of gynaecological cancers and outline the steps she took to give herself the best chance of beating the odds as she underwent major surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.

Denise draws on her psychology training to use evidence based strategies in her treatment and ultimate survival.

She speaks at a variety of community/health events to give hope and support to other women experiencing cancer. Denise also talks about the risk factors and symptoms associated with gynaecological cancers to help women become more aware of them, and seek medical advice sooner, if they notice any unusual and persistent changes in their bodies.

Events

Event Title	Event Picture	Event Details
Gynaecological Cancer Support Talk at Charlestown Library		Meeting Room Ridley Street Thursday 24th October 2019 6-8pm Registration at http://www.stickytickets.com.au/92897
Gynaecological Cancer Support Talk at Charlestown Library		Meeting Room Ridley Street Saturday 26th October 2019 1-3pm Registration at http://www.stickytickets.com.au/92902
Eastlakes U3A		Meeting Room Salvation Army Centre Belmont Tuesday 11th June 2019 1.30pm to 2.30pm Guest Leader/speaker "The Story of a Cancer Survivor"
Gynaecological Cancer Support & Awareness Talk - Bulahdelah NSW		School of Arts Hall 76 Crawford Street Bulahdelah. Saturday 16th March 2019 1-3pm Registration at https://www.stickytickets.com.au/81816
Gynaecological Cancer Support & Awareness Talk - Wingham NSW		"The Courtroom" Old Wingham Courthouse 4 Farquhar Street 14th March 2019 10am -12pm Registration at https://www.stickytickets.com.au/81818
Gynaecological Cancer Support & Awareness Talk - Gloucester NSW		Gloucester CWA Hall 108 Church Street Wednesday 13th March 2019 2-4pm Registration at https://www.stickytickets.com.au/81817 Gloucester Advocate article
Newcastle U3A		"The Dungeon" Adamstown Uniting Church Tuesday 30th October, 2018 1.30pm to 2.50pm Guest Leader/speaker "The Story of a Cancer Survivor"
Tamworth NSW		Tamworth Community Centre The School Room Darling Street, Tamworth NSW Wednesday 24th October 2018 1.30pm to 3.30pm Free Please register at www.stickytickets.com.au/75128
Spring Walks for Gynaecological Cancer Survivors		Each Wednesday in September 2018 (5th, 12th, 19th and 26th) Walks are flat, easy paced and cater for various walking abilities 10.00am for 15 minute walk 11.00am for 30 minute walk 2.00pm for 1 hour walk Meet at Lambton Park Memorial Gates Walks are organised by Denise Sweeney Cancer survivor, walker, author and health advocate Wear comfortable and suitable walking shoes
Lake Macquarie U3A		Multi-purpose Building Thorne Street, Toronto NSW Thursday August 15, 2018 2.30pm to 4pm Guest Leader
Raymond Terrace View Club		Muree Golf Club, Raymond Terrace August 3, 2018 Guest Speaker
Tweed Heads		St Cuthbert's Anglican Church Hall Cnr Florence & Powell St., Tweed Heads (opposite hospital) Wednesday 30 May 2018 2-3 pm Bookings at www.stickytickets.com.au/67422
Lismore		Lismore Library 110 Magellan Street Monday 28 May 2018 1.30 to 2.30 pm For bookings ring Lismore library on (02) 6621 2464
Coffs Harbour		Women's Health Centre Coffs Harbour 45-53 Little Street Wednesday 23 May 2018 2-3 pm Bookings at www.stickytickets.com.au/67421
Port Macquarie		CWA Tea Rooms Quay North Building 17-19 Horton Street, Port Macquarie Monday 21 May 2018 2-3 pm Bookings at www.stickytickets.com.au/67369
Hunter View Club		Guest Speaker Wednesday 28th March 2018 Charlestown Bowling Club Lincoln Street, Charlestown NSW
Taree Library		Taree Library 242 Victoria Street Tuesday 28 November 2017 1.30pm -2.30pm Free For bookings contact Library on 6592 5290
Forster Library		Forster Library 4-12 Breese Parade Monday 27 November 2017 10.30am - 11.30am Free For bookings contact library on 6591 7256
HNE Centre For Gynaecological Cancer		Hunter New England Centre for Gynaecological Cancer Education Day for women recently diagnosed with cancer Guest Speaker Fort Scratchley Function Centre Monday 16 October 2017
University of Sydney Nursing School		Sydney Nursing School University of Sydney Mallet Street, Camperdown Postgraduate Study Day for Cancer and Haematology Nursing Students Guest Lecturer "Navigating the Cancer Experience" Friday, 18th August 2017
Westmead Hospital		Westmead Hospital Westmead Hospital Gynaecological Cancer Support Group Friday 11 August 2017 10.30am to 12.30 pm
Toronto Macquarie Ladies Probus Inc.		Toronto Diggers Club (RSL) Wednesday 5th July 2017 11.00AM
Singleton Library		8-10 Queen Street, Singleton NSW 2330 Wednesday 26 April 2017 10.30am - 11.30am Free Bookings required Contact Library on 02 6578 7500
Newcastle Writer's Festival		Friday 7th April 2017 1.30pm to 2.30pm Hunter Room City Hall, Newcastle NSW Free Session, no bookings required. Further info go to www.newcastlewritersfestival.org.au