Handle with Care

This film sensitively follows two women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer. Using a docu-drama format, the program explains methods of self-examination, reaction to diagnosis, options of treatment available and the emotional demands and needs which arise from a positive diagnosis.

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Credits

co-producer

Anna Landa

Andrena Finlay

director

Paul Cox

Duration

00:50:00:00

Production places

Australia

Production dates

1985

Collection metadata

ACMI Identifier

300213

Language

English

Subject categories

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Breast - Cancer

Food, Health, Lifestyle, Medicine, Psychology & Safety → Cancer

Sound/audio

Sound

Colour

Holdings

VHS; Access Print (Section 1)

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Australia, 1985

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