Our services have been developed with the help of experienced health professionals from our Cancer Council Helpline, people with cancer and some of NSW's top cancer experts. No matter who you are, where you live, or the issues you're facing, we can help with services that are free, confidential and accessible from anywhere in NSW.
Many of these services are available for carers as well.
Cancer Council Helpline
Our telephone information and support service... |more
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Booklets and online information
Free booklets and brochures on a range of cancer topics... |more
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Coping with cancer over the holiday season
Sharing experiences and coping strategies can help people get through difficult times. Cancer Council spoke to patients, family and friends affected by cancer, as well as people coping with the loss of a loved one to find out how they coped with the holiday season. You can download this here.
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Relaxation for people with cancer, their families and carers
Taking time out each day to relax can help you feel better as you or a loved one face a cancer diagnosis and cope with the challenges of treatment and recovery.|more
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Cancer Council Information Centres
Located within cancer treatment centres, Cancer Council Information Centres offer access to a range of cancer-related information, and can connect you with appropriate support services... |more |
Peer support (One-to-one support)
'Cancer Council Connect' is our one-to-one support program. It can match you to a trained volunteer who has had a similar type of cancer... |more |
Cancer Connections
Online peer support with moderated discussion boards and the ability to create your own profile. Find others who share a similar cancer journey to yours... |more |
Support groups
We can put you in touch with local support groups... |more
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Telephone support groups
Meet with a support group over the phone rather than face-to-face... |more
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Understanding Cancer Program
The Understanding Cancer Program is a community education program for people who want to find out more about cancer and how to cope with it... |more
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Living Well After Cancer Program
A free community education program, held throughout NSW, for cancer survivors, their carers, families, friends and colleagues. Programs are run by The Cancer Council NSW with trained cancer survivors ... |more
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Cancer Information Library
Books, journals, videos and DVD's. Borrow by post or visit the library in Sydney... |more
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Cancer Answers
Answers to your questions about diagnosis, treatment and recovery... |more
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Cancer Clinical Trials
Trials testing new and better ways to prevent and treat cancer. Patients may often benefit through extra high quality care, attention and information... |more
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Cancer services directory
All cancer-related health services in NSW... |more
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