Blog Topic: Cancer info & support

It’s always a good idea to check on the people around us, especially those having a difficult time.

When someone has cancer, it can be hard to know what to say or do.

We’ve got some helpful advice on how to support and talk to someone with cancer.

New website resource helps health professionals support cancer patients

Cancer Council NSW is here to help you as a healthcare professional. If you have a patient or carer who needs support, we can help you find the right service to meet their information, emotional or practical needs throughout their cancer experience.  We’ve just launched a new section on our website dedicated to health professionals […]

To recognise Sarcoma Awareness Month this July, here are 7 important facts you should know about soft tissue sarcoma.

World Liver Day (April 19th) aims to raise awareness about liver conditions and promote good liver health.

Finding out that you or someone from your mob has cancer can be challenging.

That’s why we want to help you understand the various ways that Cancer Council can help you navigate this difficult experience.

With National Volunteer Week around the corner on 20-26 May, we’re recognising Margaret’s seven years of dedicated support for people affected by cancer, as a Cancer Council Information Services (CCIS) volunteer at Nepean Cancer Centre. 

the pancreas

Early-stage pancreatic cancer rarely causes obvious symptoms. Symptoms may not appear until the cancer is large enough to affect nearby organs or has spread. In this blog, we will talk about some of the common signs of pancreatic cancer.  1. Jaundice  The first symptom of pancreatic cancer is often jaundice. Signs of jaundice may include […]

This Ovarian Cancer Day on Monday 8 May Heather’s advice is clear, “I urge others to not be embarrassed about talking to your doctor, about changes you notice and other signs and symptoms.”  

This World Ovarian Cancer Day, learn the seven signs of ovarian cancer to take seriously.

Danica Bunch

Mother of two, Danica Bunch, was told that she may only have two years to live, couple of days before Christmas 2022.