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Note: Services listed have been mentioned to us by others who have experienced breast cancer. Breast Cancer Network Australia neither endorses nor recommends the services listed. We are happy to hear ideas about other services to include here.
The Cancer Council NSW
13 11 20
www.cancercouncil.com.au
The Cancer Council NSW provides a range of services including the Cancer Helpline, an information and support service staffed by nurses, an on-line guide called Cancer Answers, containing more than 160 questions and answers relating to cancer, a lending library of over 3000 resources located in Woolloomooloo and Cancer Connect, a telephone peer support service.
Support and Information Pack
Developed by The Cancer Council NSW, the Support and Information Pack includes a comprehensive local support directory, detailing state-wide and local support services: everything from home help and local support groups to patient accommodation. Other booklets contained in the pack are Food and Cancer (all about eating well), Emotions and Cancer (a guide to the emotional issues many patients experience), Practical and Financial Issues, and Support and Information Services.
Cancer Trials Registry
www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancertrials
This on-line database lists all ‘collaborative group' cancer trials supported by The Cancer Council NSW and open to patients in NSW. Information includes the type of cancer, trial status, treatment type and goals, summary, and who to contact for more information. A ‘collaborative group clinical trial' is an independent trial that involves specialists and researchers from a number of different hospitals - including interstate or overseas. Pharmaceutical industry sponsored trials are not supported by The Cancer Council NSW, and therefore are not listed.
Telephone Support Groups
The Cancer Council NSW has recently established two new Telephone Support Groups for women who are living with early breast cancer. One group is for young women (50 and younger) and the other group is for women over 50.
Telephone Support Groups are run via teleconference to link women who may otherwise be unable to access support or who may prefer an alternative form of support. Telephone Support Groups are similar to face-to-face support groups except they are conducted by telephone. Each group meets fortnightly, has three to seven participants and is led by two trained facilitators. This service is designed to support women with breast cancer in NSW.
If you would like more information about this service, please contact The Cancer Council on 13 11 20 or email
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Breast Cancer Action Group (BCAG) NSW
(02) 9436 1755
www.bcagnsw.org.au
BCAG NSW is a consumer organisation which represents people affected by breast cancer. They aim to provide a consumer voice that wherever decisions affecting people living in NSW with breast cancer are made such as government, research, support and care services.
Postal address: PO Box 5016, Greenwich, NSW, 2065
Breast Cancer Treatment and Services Directory NSW
www.bci.org.au
Developed by the Breast Cancer Action Group NSW, this directory has been compiled to help women and their GPs find appropriate specialist/s. Specialists may be found by specialty (e.g. breast surgeons, medical oncologists), by public/private hospital, and by postcode. It also includes services such as genetic counselling, prostheses, lymphoedema clinics and support groups. This directory is available through GPs, specialists, public libraries, Women's Health Centres, the Cancer Helpline, CancerConnect, BreastScreen and treatment centres. This directory is also available on the Breast Cancer Institute's website under the title: breastcancerdirectory.
Quest for Life Foundation
(02) 4883 6599
www.questforlife.com.au
The Quest for Life Foundation, founded by Petrea King and located in Bundanoon in the Southern Highlands of NSW, provides a range of residential programs and services that encourage, empower and educate people living with cancer, neurological and other serious illnesses. It also supports those suffering from grief, stress or trauma and their carers. The Quest for Life Centre, set in nine tree-filled acres, provides an oasis for time out and an ideal environment for reflection, healing and the learning new and valuable life skills. Charges apply, and there are subsidised places for people on low incomes.
Cancer Institute NSW Accommodation Guide 2005
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www.cancerinstitute.org.au or directly at www.cancerinstitute.org.au/cancer_inst/patients/accommodation.html
This Accommodation Directory has been designed to help people discover, at a glance, details of accommodation providers near all major cancer treatment centres in NSW. It includes practical information including contact details, car parking, room charges and the range of facilities each service provides.
Familial (Genetic) Cancer Centres
These centres offer genetic counselling, medical advice and psychological support for individuals and families who are concerned about their family's history of cancer.
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Familial Cancer Centre
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(02) 9845 6947
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Westmead Hospital, Westmead
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Hereditary Cancer Clinic
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(02) 9382 2577
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Prince of Wales Hospital, Randwick
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Hereditary Cancer Clinic
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(02) 9350 3815
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St George Community Hospital,
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Kogorah Family Cancer Clinic
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(02) 8382 3395
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St Vincent's Hospital, Darlinghurst
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Hunter Valley Cancer Service
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(02) 4985 3132
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The John Hunter Hospital, Hunter Valley
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Department of Molecular & Clinical Genetics
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(02) 9515 5015
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Royal Prince Alfred Hospital Camperdown
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