For patients, families and carers
Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre
Has general and tumour-specific information, primarily focused on the post-treatment survivorship phase
- Telephone: (03) 9656 5207
- Website
Beyond Blue
Information on depression, anxiety and related disorders, available treatment and support services
- Telephone: 1300 22 4636
- Website
Cancer Australia
Information on cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care for Australians affected by cancer, and their families and carers
- Telephone: 1800 624 973
- Website
Cancer Council Australia
A confidential telephone support service for people affected by cancer that provides
information on treatment, cancer support groups and other community resources
- Telephone: 13 11 20 (Monday to Friday, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm)
- Website
- Understanding cancer of unknown primary – a guide for people with cancer, their families and friends
Cancer of Unknown Primary Foundation – Jo’s friends
A UK-based website for people who have been touched by CUP. Contains information on cancer diagnosis, treatment, supportive care and research
CanTeen
Australian organisation for young people living with cancer that offers support, information and resources. CanTeen is available for people aged 12–25 who are affected by cancer, such as those diagnosed, their siblings or the children of parents or carers with a cancer diagnosis
- Telephone: 1800 226 833
- Website
Care Search: Palliative Care Knowledge Network
Information for patients and carers on living with illness, practical advice on how to care, and finding services
- Telephone: (08) 7221 8233
- Website
Look Good, Feel Better
A non-medical, free community service program dedicated to teaching women how to manage the appearance-related side effects caused by cancer treatment
- Telephone: 1800 650 960
(Monday to Thursday, 9 am – 5 pm)
