Patients, family and friends

If you or someone you care about has been diagnosed with cancer, you probably have many questions and concerns.

To help you, we have put together a range of information which we hope will support you to learn more about your cancer, assist you to make decisions about your treatment options and help you and your family to cope with the impact of cancer.

If you want to know more about your cancer and how to find good information, please visit our About Cancer section.

Information provided in Patients, Family and Friends section is designed help those:

• Making decisions about treatment, including clinical trials
  
• Coping with cancer, including:
  • Coping with the physical impacts of cancer
  • Coping with emotional aspects of cancer
  • Coping with practical issues
  • Coping with advanced cancer, including palliative care
  • Talking to your children about your cancer diagnosis
• Living in the country
• Children with a cancer diagnosis
• Adolescent and young adults
• Caring for someone with cancer
• Staying well during and after treatment
• Using support and services offered by Cancer Council WA including:
  • accommodation in Perth
  • cancer counselling services
  • complementary therapies
  • Look Good Feel Better
  • lymphoedema management
  • wig service
  • cancer support groups

For information on any of the areas of our work or to inquire about other forms of assistance such as practical help (eg cleaning, gardening, transport, babysitting) or financial support, please contact the Cancer Council Helpline.

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