Supporting someone with cancer

If you know someone with cancer, how can you provide the support they need? Read our practical tips and information for carers, family, friends, workplaces and school communities.

Caring for someone with cancer

How can carers, family and friends navigate the experience of cancer? Learn about the carer’s role and balancing your own needs.

Caring for someone with advanced cancer

If the cancer is advanced, we have extra information for carers, family and friends.

Family and friends

If you have a family member or friend with cancer, read our tips on what to say and not to say and how you can help.

Supportive workplaces

If you are an employer or colleague, we have information about supporting employees affected by cancer.

Supportive schools

If you work in a school, read about supporting students, families and colleagues affected by cancer.

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Supporting someone with cancer

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