cancer information program

From this page you can access information on specific cancers. There are information sheets on the type of cancer and treatment options, side-effects, support groups, online databases, links to other websites and journals.

Patient Information for Multicultural Communities

Click on the links below to find information about cancer in your language.
https://patients.cancer.nsw.gov.au/communities/multicultural-communities
https://www.eviq.org.au/patients-and-carers/patient-information-in-other-languages
https://www.cancer.nsw.gov.au/cancer-care-tips

Breast Cancer

Information Sheets

• Radiotherapy for early breast cancer
• Radiotherapy after masectomy
• • Deep Inspiration Breath Hold for Radiotherapy

To speak with your local McGrath Breast Care Nurse, please ring your Cancer Therapy Centre for contact details.
Breast Cancer Network Australia
BCNA is Australia’s leading breast cancer consumer organisation.
BCNA continues to work towards helping people affected by breast cancer access the best information, treatment, care and support.
Phone: 1800 500 258

Online: https://www.bcna.org.au/
• My Journey: Information and support tailored to your specific needs at all stages of your breast cancer journey including early breast cancer, DCIS, metastatic breast cancer and survivorship
• Online Network: an active online peer to peer support community, where Australians affected by breast cancer can find information and support
• Find services and support near you

Support groups  

Lung Cancer

Information Sheets

• Stereotactic Ablative Body Radiotherapy for Cancers in the Lung

Support groups  

Haematology

Information Sheets on Haematological Malignancies (Blood or bone marrow cancers)

• For information on treatment guidelines, link to eviQ Cancer Treatment
  Information and Resources at https://www.eviq.org.au/
• Bone Marrow Transplant Patient Information
  BMT-Allo-Patient-Book-Guide.pdf
  BMT_Autologous_Patient_Guide.pdf

Support groups

• Contact :
  • Haematology Care Coordinator - 0417 321 973
  • Clinical Nurse Consultant Transplant Coordinator: Gai Fairnham - 0457 524 404
  • Clinical Nurse Specialist: Alana Paterson – 0477 709 653
  • Clinical Nurse Consultant: jinky De La Paz - 02 4634 4436

Gynaecological Oncology

Information Sheets

• Brachytherapy for Cancer of the Cervix
• Vaginal Brachytherapy
• Pelvic Radiotherapy for Gynaecological Cancers

Support groups

Clinical Nurse Consultant – 0438 253 302

Colorectal Cancer

Cancer Information

• Anal
• Bowel

Cancer Care Guides

• Bowel cancer

Support groups

Upper Gastro Intestinal

cancer Information

• Bile Duct
• Neuroendocrine
• Oesophageal
• Pancreatic
• Stomach

• Oesophagogastric Cancer
• Pancreatic Cancer
• Liver Cancer English

Head & Neck

Information Sheets

• Understanding Head & Neck Cancer
• Understanding Thyroid Cancer
• Radiation
• Chemotherapy
• Understanding Taste and Smell Changes

Support groups

Head & Neck Cancer Care Coordinator
Ph: 0439 302 961

Melanoma and Skin

Complex Skin

• Understanding Skin Cancer
• Radiation
• Chemotherapy
• Immunotherapy
• Targeted Therapy

Links to recommended Websites

• https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/
• https://www.healthdirect.gov.au/skin-cancer-and-melanomas
• https://www.skincancer.org/
• https://www.cancer.org/

Melanoma

• Understanding Melanoma
• Radiation
• Chemotherapy
• Immunotherapy
• Targeted Therapy

Links to recommended Websites

• https://melanoma.org.au/
• https://melanomapatients.org.au/
• https://www.skincancer.org/
• https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/optimal-cancer-care-pathways
• https://www.cancer.org/

Support groups

Melanoma Cancer Care Coordinator – Ph: 0439 302 961