Across the state The Cancer Council NSW is working for you...
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Most people know that The Cancer Council funds more cancer research
than any other charity in the state. However, we also provide many services
that help everyone, especially cancer patients and their families.
Here are just a few of the services we are able to offer the
NSW community...and it's all thanks to the funds you
raise when you participate in our special
events, make a donation,
leave a bequest to The Cancer Council,
or visit one of our Cancer Council
Shops.
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Our Cancer Helpline
Our specialist cancer nurses assisted around 22,000 people across the state with
information and support about cancer... | more
Cancer Clinical Trials - bringing research and treatment together
Research Highlights profiles some of the hundreds of research projects funded by the Cancer Council over the years thanks to our generous donors and supporters.
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We are funding 40 clinical trial nurses in hospitals across NSW including regional locations:
- Albury Wodonga
- Armidale
- Coffs Harbour
- Lismore
- Newcastle
- Tamworth
- Taree
- Tweed Heads
- Wagga Wagga
- Wollongong
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Cancer Research
In 2008, The Cancer Council is spending $13 million on internal and external research including a number of interstate and international collaborations.
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Resources for Cancer Patients
Our Understanding Cancer booklets give detailed and easy-to-understand
information about specific cancer types, treatment and psychological issues.
There are now more than 30 titles in the series. Last year we distributed around 190,000
copies of the booklets to cancer patients, hospitals and treatment centres...
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One-to-one Support for Cancer Patients
Our Cancer Council Connect service endeavours to match newly diagnosed cancer patients, with any type of cancer, with trained volunteers who have been through a similar experience... | more
Professional Education and Training
The Cancer Council supports health professionals with training and resources
in cancer prevention, management and patient communication... | more
