There are many different areas that can impact young women, such as having young children or being recently married/engaged, being on the path to career success or at the prime of their careers, juggling work and family in addition to financial commitments, concerns around the impact of cancer treatment on their body and self-image, and how treatment and potential side effects will impact domestic, financial and social pressures. Other stresses for young women can include a lack of peer or family support, and finding the right support that suits their specific concerns.
How we can help
The program will link young women to suitable counselling and support to address these issues, including:
Consultation with social workers, psychologist or psychiatrists
Nutritional services
Peer-to-peer support groups
Specific young women’s cancer support groups
Survivorship support groups
Look Good Feel Better sessions
Sexual health resources and support
Resources and catered groups for family members and carers
For many cancer patients, sexual health can also be a concern throughout treatment and well into survivorship. Sexual problems can have an impact on a patient’s quality of life and in turn impact their partners. We are able to connect patients to sexual counsellors for further support, who can assist with concerns regarding sexual function, gynaecological health challenges, body image concerns, loss of sexual confidence, and communication and other intimacy concerns.
Nadya's story
“Being a young women with cancer is hard. You can often feel alone. But getting the right support can make all the difference. Today I love the person I’ve become, because I fought to become her thanks to cancer, and I was able to get through this with help and support.”
Helpful resources
For an appointment or for more information, please contact Icon Concierge.
E: concierge@icon.team | T: (65) 8597 61258
Further reading
Why peer-to-peer support is important
Having someone to talk to who has been through a similar experience allows for greater empathy and practical advice.
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Supporting young women facing cancer
Dr Lee Guek Eng specialises in young women cancers and believes more needs to be done to help support this cohort of patients.
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How cancer treatment affects young women’s sexual health
Understand how cancer treatment affects women’s sexual health and discover strategies to help you manage.
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Finding support as a young woman with cancer
Charlene was diagnosed with breast cancer when she was just 30 years old, and found support in a way she least expected.
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