A range of cancer support services are available in each state and territory through the respective cancer councils.
Your doctor, specialist or local hospital may also be able to provide you with information about specific support services.
Follow the links below to find organisations providing these services and information about services for people with cancer :
To talk to someone about cancer, you can ring the Cancer Council's Cancer Help Line on 13 11 20.
Reviewed October 2011
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15 Resources Found
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The Cancer Council Victoria shop
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| Publisher: |
The Cancer Council Victoria
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| Description: |
Shop online with Cancer Council Victoria for sunglasses, hats, sunscreen, workwear, costmetics, cards, gifts and more. Proceeds fund cancer research, education, support and prevention programs. |
| Date: |
Dec 2011 |
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Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
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Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
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| Description: |
Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre is a comprehensive specialist oncology centre providing cancer services in Melbourne and via external clinics and satellites throughout Victoria, Australia. This home page gives access to information on cancer, patient information, appointments, health advice, information for health professionals, publications and research reports. |
| Date: |
Dec 2011 |
| Title: |
Breast cancer screening
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| Publisher: |
The Cancer Council Australia
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| Description: |
Cancer Council Australia provides information on the national screening program available in Australia to detect breast cancer. |
| Date: |
Oct 2011 |
| Title: |
Patient support
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| Publisher: |
The Cancer Council Australia
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| Description: |
Cancer Council's support services provide support for cancer patients, people living with cancer, their families and carers. |
| Date: |
Sep 2011 |
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Family cancer clinics in Australia
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| Publisher: |
The Cancer Council Australia
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| Description: |
Cancer Council Australia provides information about genetic testing for family cancer at family cancer clinics in Australia. |
| Date: |
Sep 2011 |
| Title: |
Research grants & funding
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| Publisher: |
The Cancer Council Victoria
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| Description: |
Apply to Cancer Council Victoria for funding to undertake cancer research through fellowships, studentships, scholarships and grants. |
| Date: |
Jun 2011 |
| Title: |
Bowel cancer screening
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| Publisher: |
The Cancer Council Australia
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| Description: |
Provides information about bowel cancer screening and links to further information. |
| Date: |
May 2011 |
| Title: |
Cancer support groups
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| Publisher: |
The Cancer Council Victoria
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| Description: |
Cancer support groups are people with cancer and, sometimes, family and friends, meeting regularly to talk about common issues and provide emotional and practical support. |
| Date: |
May 2011 |
| Title: |
Family cancer centres
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| Publisher: |
The Cancer Council Victoria
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| Description: |
Melbourne has 4 family cancer centres. A visit is free and confidential. Interpreters are available. Services include testing, medical advice, counselling and support. |
| Date: |
Mar 2011 |
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Other languages
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| Publisher: |
The Cancer Council Victoria
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| Description: |
The Cancer Council serves culturally and linguistically diverse communities in Victoria. Here you will find a list of resources available in a range of languages. |
| Date: |
Nov 2010 |
| Title: |
Cervical cancer screening
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| Publisher: |
The Cancer Council Australia
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| Description: |
Provides information about cervical cancer screening and links to further information. |
| Date: |
Jul 2010 |
| Title: |
Vietnam veterans' children support program
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| Publisher: |
Department of Veterans' Affairs
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| Description: |
Information about the Vietnam Veterans' Children Support Program which has been established to assist eligible Vietnam Veterans, and their families. |
| Date: |
Apr 2010 |
| Title: |
Treatment access
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| Publisher: |
Australian Prostate Cancer Collaboration
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| Description: |
Finding a urologist; access to prostate cancer treatment; prostate cancer medical specialists |
| Title: |
Prostate cancer - Useful resources
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| Publisher: |
Australian Prostate Cancer Collaboration
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| Description: |
This page lists informative websites on prostate cancer, accessing peer support, clinical trials, alternative and complementary therapies and other helpful topics. It also lists written prostate cancer resources and where they can be found. |
| Date: |
Jul 2006 |
| Title: |
Support groups
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| Publisher: |
Australian Prostate Cancer Collaboration
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| Description: |
Contact peer support groups throughout Australia |
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