The 'Let's talk about living with cancer' brochure has been developed to help Aboriginal people understand more about cancer. They explain:
* what cancer is
* how is cancer treated
* myths about cancer
* where to look for support
* practical tips for people with cancer
* survivor stories
The artwork is by Nyoongar artist, Valerie Ah Chee, and is called 'The Path'. The picture shows that men, women, children and families are all affected by cancer. The path they are on is a path walked by many and everyone's journey is different. The sun signifies hope and positivity as they battle cancer.
Publications for Aboriginal people
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Brochure: Let's talk about living with cancer
Poster: Let's talk about living with cancer
The 'Let's talk about living with cancer' poster has been developed to help Aboriginal people understand more about cancer.
The artwork is by Nyoongar artist, Valerie Ah Chee, and is called 'The Path'. The picture shows that men, women, children and families are all affected by cancer. The path they are on is a path walked by many and everyone's journey is different. The sun signifies hope and positivity as they battle cancer.
Bookmark: We're here for you
Cancer Council nurses can provide information and support to cancer patients, families and friends. They are available weekdays from 8am - 6pm on 13 11 20.
This bookmark is a useful reference for Cancer Council 13 11 20 services and is designed for Aboriginal people, organisations and community groups.
"A whispered sort of stuff": A community report on research about Aboriginal people's beliefs about cancer and experiences of cancer in Western Australia
This report about Aboriginal people's experiences of cancer and cancer services written by Professor Sandy Thompson, Dr Shaouli Shahid, Heath Greville and Associate Professor Dawn Bessarab summarises the findings from a research project investigating Aboriginal people's experiences of cancer in Western Australia. It provides important recommendations for health and other service providers about how cancer-related services for Aboriginal people should be improved.
The artwork featured in this report is from a painting called ‘Relay for Life' painted by Geraldtonbased Yamaji Art Centre artists Margaret Whitehurst, Charmaine Green and Barbara Merritt. The painting was donated to the 2009 Geraldton Cancer Council Relay for Life in recognition of all people who are affected by cancer, which knows no barrier. We thank Margaret, Charmaine and Barbara for allowing us to use their work in this report.
Aboriginal cancer journeys
Cancer Council NSW and the Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council have developed a book of stories from Aboriginal people affected by cancer titled Aboriginal Cancer Journeys: Our stories of kinship, hope and survival. It includes personal insights and words of wisdom so Aboriginal people can get an insight into other Aboriginal peoples experiences of cancer.
Cancer Council NSW and the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council also developed some accompanying fact sheets that provide easy-to-read information about cancer, it's treatments and side effects. These include:
* What is cancer?
* Cancer treatment
* Making treatment decisions
* Talking about cancer
* Practical information for people having cancer treatment
* Looking after someone with cancer
* Natural therapies and cancer
* What is palliative care?
The book, together with the 8 fact sheet pads (50 fact sheets/pad) can be ordered - please see 'How to obtain copies' at top of the page.
Poster: At least a third of all cancers can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle. A3 or A4 poster
Aboriginal Healthy lifestyle poster, preventable cancers, at least a third of all cancers can be prevented, healthy lifestyle
Cancer Council NSW and Menzies School of Health Research in conjunction with a Clinical Advisory Group and an Indigenous Consultation Group have collaboratively produced more detailed fact sheets about cancer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
What is cancer?
This fact sheet provides information on cancer facts, about cancer growth, the difference between benign and malignant tumours, and who to speak to.
Understanding cancer talk
This fact sheet provides a glossary of key terminology doctors may use about types of cancers, treatment, and the roles of different health professionals.
Surgery
This fact sheet provides information on surgery for cancer treatment, and answers key questions a patient may ask about the procedure.
Radiotherapy
This fact sheet provides information on radiotherapy for cancer treatment, and answers key questions a patient may ask about the process.
Chemotherapy
This fact sheet provides information on chemotherapy for cancer treatment, and answers key questions a patient may ask about the course of treatment.
Breast cancer
This fact sheet provides information on breast cancer, including symptoms, staging and treatments.
Bowel cancer
This fact sheet provides information on bowel cancer, including symptoms, staging and treatment.
Cervical cancer
This fact sheet provides information on cervical cancer, including symptoms, staging and treatment.
Lung cancer
This fact sheet provides information on lung cancer, including symptoms, staging and treatment.
Prostate cancer
This fact sheet provides information on prostate cancer, including symptoms, staging and treatment.
What men should know about cancer
This fact sheet provides information on common cancers affecting men and the signs and symptoms to look out for to find these cancers early.
Lymphoma
This fact sheet provides information on lymphoma, including symptoms and treatment.
Cancer of the uterus
This fact sheet provides information on cancer of the uterus, including symptoms, staging and treatments
Leukaemia
This fact sheet provides information on leukaemia, including types of leukaemia, symptoms, tests and treatments.
Head and neck cancers
This fact sheet provides information on head and neck cancers, including symptoms, staging and treatments.
How can I help?
This fact sheet provides information on how to support family or friends with cancer
Help getting to treatment
This fact sheet provides tips for getting to and from cancer treatment using your own car or using community transport
Help with money
This fact sheet provides tips for help with money after a cancer diagnosis
Find Cancer Early campaign has developed Aboriginal specific resources aimed to increase awareness of the early signs and symptoms of skin, bowel, lung, prostate and breast cancer in people aged over 40 years living in regional Western Australia.
The campaign encourages people to find cancer early and tell their doctor without delay. As well as increasing symptom awareness, the campaign aims to break down some of the barriers and myths to seeking help.
Find Cancer Early promotes the message that the earlier cancer is found, the greater the chance of successful treatment.
Although these resources target regional people whose cancer outcomes aren't as good as those living in Perth, the message of finding cancer early is still relevant to metropolitan people.
The resources feature donated artwork from a Goldfields artist.
Postcard: Cancer symptom checklist
This postcard includes a plain language checklist of the signs and symptoms of skin, bowel, lung, prostate and breast cancer.
Poster: Cancer symptom checklist
This poster includes a plain language checklist of the signs and symptoms of skin, bowel, lung, prostate and breast cancer.
It is available in 2 sizes: A4 and A3 (poster)
Skin cancer - male postcard
This postcard includes a plain language checklist of the signs and symptoms of skin cancer for males.
Skin cancer - female postcard
This postcard includes a plain language checklist of the signs and symptoms of skin cancer for females.
Bowel cancer - male postcard
This postcard includes a plain language checklist of the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer for males.
Bowel cancer - female postcard
This postcard includes a plain language checklist of the signs and symptoms of bowel cancer for females.
Lung cancer - male postcard
This postcard includes a plain language checklist of the signs and symptoms of lung cancer for males.
Lung cancer - female postcard
This postcard includes a plain language checklist of the signs and symptoms of lung cancer for females.
Prostate cancer postcard
This postcard includes a plain language checklist of the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer.
Breast cancer postcard
This postcard includes a plain language checklist of the signs and symptoms of breast cancer.
External Website: Find Cancer Early
The Find Cancer Early campaign encourages people to find cancer early and tell their doctor without delay. As well as increasing symptom awareness, the campaign aims to break down some of the barriers and myths to seeking help.
Cancer Education Video
The Cancer Education Video was developed for Aboriginal health professionals and health professionals who work closely with Aboriginal people to assist with providing information about cancer to Aboriginal clients and community.
The aim of this video is to improve cancer outcomes for Aboriginal people by increasing knowledge and behaviour change in cancer prevention, screening, early detection, treatment and support.
The Cancer Education Video is supported by a Facilitators Guide. To order a copy of the resource in USB or DVD form along with the Facilitator’s Guide fill out the order form and return to resourceofficer@cancerwa.asn.au.
In a few months we’ll invite you to provide feedback on the video to ensure it is culturally appropriate, is a helpful resource in increasing cancer knowledge in the community and supports health professionals working with Aboriginal people to feel more confident talking about cancer. We hope you can participate in the post-evaluation.
