Tag: cancer support

6 ways to cope with cancer this holiday season

Christmas is a hard time for people with a cancer diagnosis. Here are some strategies to make Christmas easier if you’re affected by cancer.

How to talk to someone with cancer

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 […]

How 12,000 signatures helped change cancer care policy

Thanks to a petition with over 12,000 signatures, as of 1 July, cancer patients at the Riverina Cancer Care Centre no longer have to pay out-of-pocket expenses for radiotherapy and medical oncology treatments.

7 things to know about soft tissue sarcoma

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

6 ways we can help if someone from your mob is affected by cancer

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.

7 signs of pancreatic cancer to stay alert to

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 […]