Cancer Support Services

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 August 2008

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Title:   BreaCan - Gynaecological and Breast Cancer Support (Victoria)
Publisher:   Women's Health Victoria (WHV)
Description:   Describes services, programs and information provided by BreaCan - Gynaecological and Breast Cancer Support Service
Date:   Apr 2007

Title:   Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Publisher:   Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre
Description:   The Institute 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:   Jun 2007

Title:   The Cancer Council Victoria shop
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Our store in Rathdowne St, Carlton, stocks trusted sun protection products and all profits stay in Victoria for vital cancer research, education and support services. Browse our latest catalogue.

Title:   Family cancer service
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Contact details and information about the Victorian Family Cancer Genetics Service, which is part of Cancer Council Victoria.

Title:   Treatment access
Publisher:   Australian Prostate Cancer Collaboration
Description:   Finding a urologist; access to prostate cancer treatment; prostate cancer medical specialists

Title:   Support groups
Publisher:   Australian Prostate Cancer Collaboration
Description:   Contact peer support groups throughout Australia

Title:   Vietnam Veterans' Children Support programs
Publisher:   Australian Government Department of Veterans' Affairs
Description:   Links to information about Vietnam Veterans' Children Support Program and the Long Tan Bursary.

Title:   Prostate cancer - Useful resources
Publisher:   Australian Prostate Cancer Collaboration
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 writen prostate cancer resources and where they can be found.
Date:   Jul 2006

Title:   Apply for funding
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Apply to the Cancer Council Victoria for funding to undertake cancer research through fellowships, studentships, scholarships and grants.

Title:   Support groups
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
Description:   Cancer support groups meet regularly to discuss common issues.

Title:   Other languages
Publisher:   The Cancer Council Victoria
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.
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