Cancer Council Helpline - 13 11 20
- Call the Cancer Council Helpline from anywhere in WA for confidential cancer related information and support for the cost of a local call.
- We are open Monday - Friday 8am to 8pm. Closed public holidays.
- For people who do not speak English and require an interpreter contact the Translating and Interpreting Service 131 450 and ask for the Cancer Council Helpline.
- For people who are deaf or have a speech or hearing impairment contact the National Relay Service on 133 677 and ask for the Cancer Council Helpline.
- If you would prefer, you can email us.
Who are we?
- A team of registered nurses with oncology experience, a counsellor, community services coordinator, financial assistance officer and enquiries officers are here to provide you with information and support.
What do we do?
- We can provide you with accurate and up to date information and support about all aspects and issues relating to:
- cancer prevention
- early detection
- diagnosis and treatment
- coping with cancer
- services and support
How can we assist you?
- free booklets and information for patients and professionals
- telephone information and support
- telephone counselling
- information and support on practical, financial and legal matters
- search for publications from our publications page
- dietetics services for cancer patients (Thursdays 1- 4pm)
- information in different languages
Helpline Dietetics Service
The Cancer Council Helpline is piloting a new dietetics service. Good nutrition is important during and after cancer treatment as well as for cancer prevention. This service will provide people with cancer direct access to Accredited Practicing Dietitians with oncology experience. During the trial, the service will run on Thursday afternoons from 1 - 4pm. Patients can ring at this time to speak with a dietitian, or arrange a referral from the Cancer Council Helpline.
