A new support group in Mackay is bringing warmth, connection and crucial conversation to those navigating life with bowel cancer.
The “Gut-Togethers” are informal bi-monthly catch-ups for colorectal cancer patients and their families, offering a safe space to talk, listen and lean on each other. The first gathering will be held Friday, May 23 at Deli Nook, Macalister Street, from 9.15am.
Facilitated by Alexis Coutts and Lorraine Taylor, with clinical guidance from bowel cancer nurse Sue Allsopp of the ICON Centre, the sessions aim to provide emotional support, peer insight, and a sense of solidarity when appointments and pending scans can feel overwhelming.
Each meeting will include a casual check-in, a discussion topic or guest speaker, and time for open sharing. The group is welcoming and informal—no pressure, just people who understand.
Meetings will be held every third Friday of the month in May, July, September and November 2025.
For more information, visit bowelcanceraustralia.org or contact Sue Allsopp at the ICON Centre on 4961 3200.
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