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\u201cWhen I went on what I call a trip of a lifetime to Maroochydore, we did a yarning circle. There were 32 men on the trip who had brain cancer, and we literally sat in a circle and just told their story.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor me, I thought, this could work for any cancer. There are so many people in Bacchus Marsh I know with cancer, be it breast cancer, prostate cancer, or other types.<\/p>\n
“Having a place to go and have a chat, get something off your chest, talk about what you\u2019re going through\u2026it\u2019s amazing.\u201d<\/p>\n
He\u2019s not sure how many people will attend, but with most similar groups being online only, Mr Whelan hopes a local yarning circle can be more personal.<\/p>\n
The group\u2019s first meeting will be on Tuesday 2 July at Baby Black Espresso Bar at 10.30 am.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor future sessions, we might go to Lerderderg Gorge, Big Apple Cafe in the Avenue, Peppertree Park. A lot of people work Monday to Friday, so to have sessions on weekends in the future would be good,\u201d Mr Whelan said.<\/p>\n
\u201cThey may be monthly, fortnightly, whatever people want. I just want to help people.\u201d<\/p>\n
For more information, visit the Bacchus Marsh Cancer Support \u2013 Yarning Circle Facebook page.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
A BACCHUS Marsh man receiving treatment for brain cancer is starting up a support group next month to help those who are going through the fight too. Marcus Whelan was diagnosed three years ago and said it had surprised him how difficult it was to access support in the area. However, last year he was […]<\/p>\n