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This year will be Nepean Cancer Care Centre, Penrith 14th year participating in Dry July. We are grateful to be a part of the Dry July Foundation fundraising campaign. Over the years our patients and the service has benefitted from the refurbishment of our waiting room and outdoor courtyard, enhancements of the radiation therapy treatment rooms, upgrading our wig library, purchases of specialised equipment for both inpatient and outpatient care and patient wellness programs. Cancer affects the mind, body and spirit, which is why we strive to offer a holistic approach to treatment and healing, encompassing physical, emotional, social and spiritual care. We understand that this can be a difficult and sometimes frightening time for patients, as well as for their family and friends.
Nepean Cancer Services includes a dedicated inpatient ward and outpatient facilities. Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre, situated at Kingswood provides Medical Oncology, Radiation Oncology, Haematology and Palliative Care resources that provide a collaborative approach to patient centered care. Our services extend to Lithgow and the Hawkesbury area.
The departments work together with community services to ensure a comprehensive approach to patient care. This multidisciplinary approach to treatment and healing encompasses physical, emotional and social care. The centre offers a team of psycho-oncology and allied health staff to give our patients the extra support they may need. Nepean Cancer & Wellness Centre provides a comprehensive range of specialised services including outpatient clinics, Chemotherapy / Infusion centres, as well as apheresis to support Autologous Bone Marrow Transplant Service and Radiation Treatment. The outpatient services see more than 250 patients a day.
In 2024 we continue our goal to support patients of Nepean Cancer Care Centre, Penrith by participating in Dry July. Please feel welcome to join us in making a difference to our patient's experience.
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Nepean by the sea! |
Due to Dry July Funding, windows in the chemotherapy treatment area have been enhanced by the application of transfers, these have transformed the area and the environment completely.Unfortunately, the days can be long for some of those attending the area.
Patients, their families and friends as well as the staff find it a more relaxing and pleasing environment to spend their time.
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Decals on windows in Cancer Centre |
The transfers funded by Dry July funds have made a huge difference to the environment in the facility. It goes a long way to providing a more warm and friendly environment.
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Custom CT Scanner Artwork |
Nepean Cancer Care Centre used funds from Dry July 2015 to improve patient comfort in the clinic rooms, including installing custom artwork on a CT scanner.
Having tests during a cancer diagnosis and treatment can be overwhelming and this artwork is intended to offer a less clinical environment for patients.
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Cake Stall at Nepean Cancer Care Centre |
Wednesday was Nepean Cancer Care Centre's Dry July cake stall.
A little girl by the name of Sinise Hearn knew about this event and decided she would use this day to do something very special that she had waited to do for over two years! Sinise wanted to cut her hair and donate it for wigs for cancer patients. Sinise had met a lady at that time who had gone through chemo at our centre and had seen her lose her hair. From that point on she decided she wanted to help. She also thought that this would be a great opportunity to raise money for our patients through Dry July. So far, through donations on the day and online she has raised just over $400. All this from a little eight year old girl with a big heart and the encouragement and support of her family.
Well done Sinise!
The cake stall also raised an amazing $700.00!
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BBQ for Dry July at Nepean Hospital |
The incredible Nepean Cancer Carers held a lunchtime BBQ this week, raising over $550 for Dry July. They could have sold more but unfortunately ran out of sausages!
Thanks to IGA Blaxland who supplied all the goods free of change and without any hesitation to donate.
