Helpful Links

The OlderCan resources have been developed with and for older Australians affected by a diagnosis of cancer. The resources provide advice and support to help older people make decisions about treatment and care, and to make sure that their GP and cancer team are aware of information that is important to an older person with cancer.

WeCan is an Australian supportive care website to help people affected by cancer find the information, resources and support services they may need following a diagnosis of cancer. The site provides easy access to the many excellent resources, services and information developed by other organisations who specialise in cancer and community support.

Liver Cancer Support Australia is run by the Centre for Community-Driven Research and aims to bring information about liver cancer to patients, their families, researchers and clinicians.

The Carer Gateway Counselling Service is a free service for carers. Each weekday, from 8am to 6pm, professional counsellors are waiting to talk through the concerns you have and how you feel about your carer role.

Just when life should be full of possibilities, cancer crashes into a young person’s world and shatters everything. Cancer pushes them back in to the nest, makes them grow up too fast and weighs them down with worries they’re not supposed to have yet.

CanTeen is the game changer. We help young people cope with cancer in their family.

Telephone support groups offer support and information to adults affected by cancer, including patients, their families and carers.
We’ve run groups for over a decade, connecting hundreds of people.

Carers are people who provide unpaid care and support to family members and friends who have a disability, mental illness, chronic condition, terminal illness, an alcohol or other drug issue or who are frail aged.
Carers are an integral part of Australia’s health system and are the foundation of our aged, disability, palliative and community care systems.

The World Health Organisation defines a clinical trial as “any research study that prospectively assigns human participants or groups of humans to one or more health-related interventions to evaluate the effects on health outcomes.” Put simply, a clinical trial is a study that compares responses to different interventions in real settings, to test the effectiveness of medicines or other health measures. Clinical trials are voluntary and are governed by strict rules and ethics.

They are often undertaken in a clinical setting, such as a hospital or outpatient clinic. The participants are usually patients, but they may include former patients and people who are well.

Clinical trials are an important way to improve treatment for people with cancer – and the only way to thoroughly evaluate the effects of a clinical intervention. If a clinical trial proves that a test or treatment is more effective than existing options, it may become the new standard of care for patients in the future. A trial can also identify potential risks and side effects.

Pancreatic cancer occurs when malignant cells develop in part of the pancreas. This may affect how the pancreas works.

Cancer can occur in any part of the pancreas, but about 70% of pancreatic cancers are located in the head of the pancreas.

Optimal Cancer Care Pathways are national guides to promote best practice cancer care for specific cancer types. They describe the key steps in a patient’s cancer journey and expected standards of care at each stage. They aim to improve patient outcomes by promoting quality cancer care and ensuring that all people diagnosed with cancer receive the best care, regardless of where they live or receive cancer treatment.

Government Statistics about bowel cancer in Australia. Colorectal cancer was the third most commonly diagnosed cancer in Australia in 2013. It is estimated that it will become the second most commonly diagnosed cancer in 2017. This is because the incidence of prostate cancer (which was the most commonly diagnosed cancer in 2013) is expected to continue to decline.

Look Good Feel Better is a free national  community service program dedicated to teaching cancer patients how to manage the appearance-related side-effects caused by chemotherapy and radiation  treatment.

American chef Ryan Callahan has some great tips when cooking for someone experiencing cancer treatment. Go to ‘Get started here’ and then ‘Cooking for chemo for beginners’ for tips on how to cook for those experiencing nausea, loss of appetite and mouth sores during treatment.

The WA Cancer and Palliative Care Network (WACPCN) is a group of individuals and organisations committed to improving the patient experience for people with cancer or people accessing palliative care services. The Network provides a range of services to patients, the community and health professionals.

SolarisCare aims to improve the quality-of-life of cancer patients and their carers by providing the support to cope with the emotional and physical side effects of cancer diagnosis, treatment and recovery. They offer free complementary therapies, support and information.

Cancer Council WA is  Western Australia’s leading, independent, evidence-based cancer organisation and the only one fighting every cancer from every angle.

Cancer Council Victoria provides programs to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer.

Border Medical Oncology  provides comprehensive multidisciplinary cancer care and access to various support services in the Albury-Wodonga region.

The Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre (ACSC) is based at the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre (Peter Mac) in Melbourne, Victoria. The Centre is focused on improving health outcomes for cancer survivors at Peter Mac, within Victoria and further afield.

TAHPC is affiliatied with Palliative Care Australia  and works to ensure all Tasmanians, no matter where they live, have access to quality palliative care support and services.

The John Opie House opened in Hobart in 2008 for Tasmanian patients and carers needing affordable accommodation during medical treatment.

Carers Tasmania aims to enhance the health and wellbeing of Carers in Tasmania and promote their rights and needs.

Cancer Council Tasmania works to minimise the incidence and impact of cancer on all Tasmanians through advocacy, raising awareness of cancer prevention and offering support and information for anyone affected by the disease.

Country Cancer Support contains detailed information about how to cope with all the social, emotional and practical challenges of cancer, as well as information about who can help. Although it is designed for rural South Australians, much of its information will be helpful for anyone whose life has been impacted by cancer.

Cancer Council South Australia aims to lead, empower and mobilise the community to beat cancer.

IWC is a community based service provider,  registered training organisation and provider of holistic health care and community services to vulnerable and disadvantaged people across the Wide Bay Region with services extending to Longreach, Queensland.

Cancer Council QLD  are committed to providing all Queenslanders with the best possible prospects of preventing, detecting, effectively treating and surviving a cancer diagnosis

A local monthly support group  for people and families affected by all types of Cancer.

Cancer Council NT provides up-to-date information about all aspects of cancer to health professionals, cancer patients and the general community.

The Trans Tasman Radiation Oncology Group (TROG) is a global leader in radiotherapy research.

Located at the University of New South Wales, this comprehensive cancer survivors centre conducts research and provides clinical services focused on renewing quality of life for people who have survived cancer.

A monthly support group for anyone affected by gastro-intestinal cancers,  including carers and family.

Works with carers to improve their health, wellbeing, resilience and financial security.

Cancer Care Western NSW lobbies Government for accessible radiotherapy and cancer treatment options for the people of Central and Western New South Wales.

Cancer Council NSW  provides support for people with cancer, their carers, family and friends, throughout their cancer journey.

Experienced Cancer Care staff provide support from diagnosis through treatment and beyond. A fortnightly bowel cancer support group for patients and carers, and a bi-monthly neuroendocrine tumours (NETs) support group for patients and carers.

Cancer Council ACT aims to promote a healthier community by reducing the incidence and impact of cancer in the Canberra area through information, education, supportive care and research.

Rise Above – Capital Region Cancer Relief provides financial assistance and support to cancer patients and family residing with them in the ACT, Queanbeyan and surrounds.

This is a fantastic resource to help friends and family of a cancer sufferer easily coordinate a meal roster. It enables multiple users to select which day, meal time, and dish they would like to bring (so there aren’t 50 lasagnes!) and includes space to fill in information like phone numbers, driving directions and food allergies.

Quest for Life provides valuable services and resources to people affected by cancer, grief, loss, anxiety, chronic illness, trauma or depression.

Purple Our World work to raise awareness about Pancreatic Cancer, share stories and more information on their website.

Palliative Care Australia operates around Australia and produces a number of resources to inform people living with life limiting illness, families, carers and health professionals, about palliative care.

eviQ Cancer Treatments Online is a point of care clinical information resource that provides health professionals with current evidence based, peer reviewed, best practice cancer treatment protocols and information. eviQ is a web based resource that is free to access 24 hours a day.

Find an Accredited Exercise Physiologist near you.

Cancer Voices Australia is an independent, 100% volunteer voice of people affected by cancer, working to improve the cancer experience for Australians, their families and friends.

The Cancer Council has branches around Australia, providing holistic information on all cancers, including GI cancers. They are a very helpful resource for those who are after cancer information on  prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care.

Carers Australia is the national peak body representing Australia’s carers, advocating on behalf of Australia’s carers to influence policies and services at a national level. It works collaboratively with partners and its member organisations, the Network of state and territory Carers Associations, to deliver a range of essential national carer services.

Australian Cancer Trials provides a database of research trials that are currently being carried out in Australia to find better ways of treating cancer. Some of these trials may offer treatment options that would not otherwise be available to you, your friends or family.

Bowel Cancer Australia helps to save lives and improve the health and wellbeing of people living with bowel cancer.

The  Australian Association of Stomal Therapy Nurses (AASTN) website provides information about the Stomal Therapy Nurses in your area. A Stomal Therapy Nurse can help with maintenance, care and information about  ostomy construction, urinary or faecal incontinence and wounds with or a without tube.

This website is intended as a resource for gay and other men who have sex with men. Gay men (and particularly HIV-positive gay men) are at a greater risk of developing some HPV-related cancers, compared to the general population.

An online resource that provides information on small intestine cancer, symptoms and treatment.

The Cancer Council has branches around Australia, providing holistic information on all cancers, including GI cancers. They are a very helpful resource for those who are after cancer information on  prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care.

An online resource that provides information on anal cancer, symptoms and treatment.

St Vincent’s Hospital – Patients are initially assessed for anal pre-cancers and anal cancer, using a variety of techniques including anal Pap smears, detection of High Risk HPV and high resolution anoscopy. Please note that this both a research and clinical facility.

The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program (NBCSP) invites eligible people aged 50 – 74 to screen for bowel cancer using a free, simple test at home.

Cancer Council NSW provides support for people with cancer, their carers, family and friends, throughout their cancer journey.

An online resource that provides information on bowel cancer in Australia.

Cancer Council Victoria provides programs to reduce the incidence and impact of cancer.

A not-for-profit medical foundation, acting in the public interest, which aims to educate and support Australian sufferers of neuroendocrine cancer (NET) and their families, by increasing their awareness and knowledge of the disease.

The Cancer Council has branches around Australia, providing holistic information on all cancers, including GI cancers. They are a very helpful resource for those who are after cancer information on  prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care.

The Cancer Council has branches around Australia, providing holistic information on all cancers, including GI cancers. They are a very helpful resource for those who are after cancer information on  prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care.

The Pancreatic Cancer Alliance is a collaborative voice raising awareness of pancreatic cancer in Australia with a long-term view of increasing donor funds to support research. Members of the Pancreatic Cancer Alliance currently include (in alphabetical order): Avner Pancreatic Cancer Foundation; Cancer Australia; Garvan Institute of Medical Research; GI Cancer Institute; Karen Livingstone; Pancare Foundation; Patron – Tracey Spicer, and #PurpleOurWorld.

The Cancer Council has branches around Australia, providing holistic information on all cancers, including GI cancers. They are a very helpful resource for those who are after cancer information on prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care.

Support Groups & Resources for Pancreatic Cancer and Other Upper Gastrointestinal Cancers.

The Cancer Council has branches around Australia, providing holistic information on all cancers, including GI cancers. They are a very helpful resource for those who are after cancer information on  prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care.

The Cancer Council has branches around Australia, providing holistic information on all cancers, including GI cancers. They are a very helpful resource for those who are after cancer information on  prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care.

Information about stomach cancer produced by Cancer Australia.

The Cancer Council has branches around Australia, providing holistic information on all cancers, including GI cancers. They are a very helpful resource for those who are after cancer information on prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care.

A government funded service, providing quality approved health information.

The national professional organisation for medical oncologists and the profession in Australia.

The Clinical Oncology Society of Australia is the peak national body representing health professionals from all disciplines whose work involves the care of cancer patients.

Rare Cancers Australia aims improve awareness, support and treatment of Australians with rare and less common cancers.