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01 Nov 2022... You may hear about, or become interested in, complementary therapies. This factsheet has information on conventional, complementary, and alternative cancer therapies; what types of complementary therapies are available for cancer patients; and what to do before considering complementary therapy.

01 Aug 2019... This information is for women at high risk of ovarian cancer. It describes the surgical procedure called Risk-Reducing Bilateral Salpingo-oophorectomy (RRBSO). It explains when the surgery is recommended, what it involves and how to manage the effects of surgery.

01 Sep 2020... This patient information sheet explains mucositis and xerostomia, the two most common mouth problems during cancer treatment

01 Sep 2020... This patient information sheet explains when you are likely to get nausea and vomiting after chemo- or radiotherapy, how you can manage it and what to do if it doesn't stop.

01 Dec 2016... This information is for people who have finished treatment for cancer, such as surgery, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy.

24 Aug 2022... Animations designed to help educate and empower people living with Head and Neck Cancer (HNC) in multicultural, multilingual communities to self-manage their care and improve their quality of life after treatment for HNC.

Since the COVID-19 pandemic, there may be restrictions on the number of visitors that patients can have at some Victorian hospitals. Here are some tips to help you, your family and friends feel connected and informed.

30 Nov 2022... Being prepared and understanding what radiation therapy is can help lessen some of the stress surrounding your treatment. This factsheet has information on radiation therapy, why and how it is given, when and for how long it is used, associated pain or discomfort, and possible side-effects.

31 Jul 2022... This resource is part of Cancer Council's "Guides to Best Cancer Care" series. It can help and guide individuals and families with children, adolescents and young adults diagnosed with acute leukaemia. It has information on initial tests and referrals, diagnosis and treatment, ,care and recovery, and living with relapsed or refractory disease.

31 Dec 2022... This Cancer Council factsheet has information early detection of ovarian cancer in the Australian context. It has information on risk factors, testing, limitations on screening and monitoring, symptoms, and where to get reliable information.

27 Mar 2022... In observance of Multicultural Health Week, NSW Multicultural Health Communication Service has published a range of cancer screening resources in 47 languages. These factsheets, brochures, posters and booklets cover topics on breast cancer, cervical screening, bowel cancer, pap test, home test kits, and other vital information on cancer.

31 Jul 2022... Being told you have or could have chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have many questions. This resource can help to guide you, your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests and referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment planning, transitioning from active treatment, and living with relapsed or progressive disease.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have head and neck cancer or could have head and neck cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

09 Mar 2021... Being told you have liver cancer or could have liver cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

30 Jun 2022... Being told you have a neuroendocrine tumour (NET) or could have a NET can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions.  This audio resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, recovery, and living with recurrent or advanced cancer. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your language.

31 Jul 2022... Being told you have or could have multiple myeloma (also known as myeloma) can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have many questions.  This resource can help to guide you, your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, phases, treatment planning, treatment, care during treatment, and living with relapsed or progressive disease

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have melanoma (a type of skin cancer) or could have melanoma can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions.  This audio resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.  Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your language.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have pancreatic cancer or could have pancreatic cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions.  This audio resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.  Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your language.

01 Jun 2019... Brochure about bowel cancer risk, symptoms, screening and prevention.

30 Sep 2021... This audio resource is part of Cancer Council's "Guides to Best Cancer Care" series. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your preferred language. Being told you have bowel cancer or could have bowel cancer can be overwhelming. This resource audio resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on initial tests and referral, diagnosis and staging, treatment, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

01 Dec 2022... Information for men diagnosed with advanced prostate cancer, also called metastatic prostate cancer. Being diagnosed with this stage of cancer can be very stressful for a man and his partner, family and friends. It may be a time of emotional turmoil that can make you feel fearful, anxious, vulnerable, uncertain and powerless. This booklet aims to help you understand advanced prostate cancer, how it is treated, and how you can manage the impact of the disease and its treatment on your daily life.

01 Dec 2022... This booklet is for men who are about to start or who have already started hormone therapy, also known as androgen deprivation therapy (ADT), either as part of a combination treatment plan or as a treatment on its own. This booklet will help you understand what is involved with hormone therapy, the potential benefits of this treatment and what the side effects might be. It may also be of benefit for your partner, family or support network to read this booklet.

01 Dec 2022... This book is for men who are about to receive or have received treatment for prostate cancer. It contains information to help you understand and manage sexual issues associated with your treatment. Your partner may also like to read this booklet as it is a couples’ issue.

01 Dec 2022... All treatment for prostate cancer has side effects. The type of side effects you get and how severe they are depends on several factors, including the type of cancer you have, the type of treatment you have, and your state of health. Urinary problems (problems passing urine/wee) and bowel problems (problems passing faeces/poo) can happen after some prostate cancer treatments. This booklet provides you with information on urinary and bowel problems and how you can manage them.

30 Nov 2022... This factsheet explains what prostate cancer is, the chance of diagnosis and how prostate cancer is detected. symptoms, and when you should have a Prostate Specific Antigen (PSA) test.

01 Dec 2022... Information about prostate cancer, risk factors, symptoms, diagnosis and treatment.

01 Dec 2022... Information about prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test results to detect prostate cancer. PSA is a protein made in the prostate gland. As men get older and the prostate gland grows larger, they may produce higher levels of PSA. However, higher levels of PSA can also be caused by other conditions. One of these is prostate cancer. An elevated PSA level means something is happening in the prostate gland, and further investigation may be required.

31 Jul 2019... Step-by-step brochure to completing a bowel cancer screening kit.

19 Oct 2022... Chemotherapy is a cancer treatment that uses medicines to destroy cancer cells in the body. These anti-cancer medicines kill or damage cancer cells but may also affect some healthy cells, which can cause side-effects. This information sheet for patients provides detailed information on chemotherapy, including what kind of chemotherapy is needed, how the treatment is given, side-effects, and treatment plans or protocols.

30 Sep 2016... This fact sheet provides information about the hepatitis B virus and its link with liver cancer.

19 Jun 2024... This poster reminds patients to do their bowel screening.

19 Jun 2024... This poster reminds patients to do their cervical screening.

31 Dec 2022... This flipchart has been produced by the Cancer Institute NSW to support those providing information on breast cancer and breast screening to women from different cultural backgrounds; particularly those eligible to participate in the BreastScreen NSW program. This PowerPoint (PPT) resource is also available in PDF format.

24 Oct 2022... This translated glossary defines the most used terms or words related to clinical trials. Speak to your doctor about any words you don’t understand.

24 May 2023... This is a bilingual cancer glossary that was designed as a resource for professional translators, interpreters, and bilingual health professionals working in the cancer field. It is a unique central tool that provides language professionals with consistent, accurate and culturally and linguistically appropriate cancer terminology. The glossary addresses the known risk of mistranslation of cancer specific terms in resources in languages other than English.

23 Aug 2024... This animation aims to increase awareness of screening importance and facilitating participation, particularly in bowel cancer screenings and provides information about free screening and testing kits available for people aged 45 to 74 years. 

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have breast cancer or could have breast cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions. This audio resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests and referral, diagnosis and staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your language.

07 Oct 2021... This translated video explains the importance of participating in clinical trials. This information is developed by Breast Cancer Trials, a group of world-leading breast cancer doctors and researchers based in Australia and New Zealand committed to exploring and finding better treatments for people affected by breast cancer through clinical trials research. The English text is available in the videos with audio narrations in various languages. For more information, access the What are breast cancer clinical trials brochure . 

01 Jul 2018... Eating well and being active after treatment for endometrial cancer is important for your recovery. This guide to healthy eating and being active explains how keeping a healthy weight, eating well and leading an active lifestyle may lower your risk of developing other cancers in the future.

11 Oct 2024... There are still a significant number of Filipinos who go undiagnosed, and many who are not seeing a doctor. Hepatitis B will cause liver cancer if not treated. Many confuse liver cancer being caused by fatty liver – but the reality is that hepatitis B is the common cause of liver cancer related death for Filipinos.  LiverWELL's bilingual video for the Filipino community aims to raise awareness and empower the Filipino community to take charge of their liver health.  This video is bilingual and includes Tagalog and English subtitles.

14 Nov 2022... This resource answers some commonly asked questions about breast cancer and cancer screening. Who can get breast cancer? Who is at higher risk? What are the signs to look out for? What happens at a breast screening appointment? Will the screening be painful or embarrassing? Can someone come with me to the appointment? How can I learn more about breast screening? What's the good news about breast cancer?

14 Nov 2022... This resource answers some commonly asked questions about cervical screening and cervical cancer. What is cervical screening? Who should have the cervical screening test? How is the cervical screening test performed? What should people know about HPV and cervical screening?

This video explains:1. What is liver cancer? 2. How common is liver cancer in Australia? 3. What causes liver cancer? 4. I have just been diagnosed with liver cancer, what should I do? 5. What are the different types of liver cancer? 6. What are the symptoms of liver cancer? 7. What happens if someone has liver cancer? 8. Can my cancer be passed onto my family?

01 Nov 2018... Flyer with cancer facts including causes, risks, prevention, and treatment.

01 Jan 2021... Video to encourage cancer screening. Getting free screening for cancer can also help protect your health through early detection, even if you don't have any symptoms of the disease.

01 Sep 2020... Some cancer treatments can cause diarrhoea. This patient information sheet explains why it happens, why it is a problem, what medicines you can take and answers some common questions.

01 Nov 2018... This guide explains what you can expect when care is delivered according to the principles and contains advice on actions you can take to help you receive best practice lung cancer care.

01 Sep 2016... Is your condition or that of a loved one getting worse? If you are worried or need help, Peter Mac has a patient alert system in place for you to use. The Patient Emergency Escalation Response (PEER) system is a way you can call for help.

We understand you may be confused and stressed when you come into Peter Mac. Asking questions helps to understand your health and make the right choices.

This information is for people who have finished treatment for cancer, such as surgery, radiotherapy and/or chemotherapy.

The document lists support services that assist people with cancer, their family and friends: written material, free information sessions, Cancer Connect, Cancer Council Helpline, cancer information in your language, and cancer support groups.

01 Nov 2022... Being physically active every day lowers the risk of developing cancer. This factsheet explains the connection between physical activity and cancer prevention and has information on how to get started on becoming more physically active.

01 Jan 2021... This fact sheet explains what telehealth is and how telehealth appointments can help you during cancer treatment. You can still use an interpreter for telehealth.

01 Aug 2022... Cancer screening involves simple tests that look for early signs of cancer or the conditions that cause cancer. Screening tests can find cancer before you can see or feel any changes in your body. Detecting cancer early makes it easier to treat it successfully. In Australia, there are three national screening programs for breast, bowel and cervical cancers.

01 Nov 2022... Quitting smoking is one of the most important things you can do to reduce your cancer risk. This factsheet offers reasons to quit and has information on approaches to quitting, recommendations, and coping with recovery symptoms.

There are lots of things to understand and decisions to make when you have cancer. It may be hard to know what is happening if the language you usually speak is not English. The website provides support and information for multicultural communities about a diagnosis, treatment, physical and emotional wellbeing and finding support. Click on the language links on this page to find information about cancer in your language.

Chemotherapy can damage blood cells produced in the bone marrow. This can result in low red blood cells (that carry oxygen), low platelets (that stop bleeding) and low white blood cells (that fight infection). Your doctor will order regular blood tests for your child and may prescribe blood transfusions from time to time.

01 Jan 2023... Information for Ukrainian arrivals on how to prevent skin cancer.

31 Dec 2022... Feeling shocked, upset, anxious or confused are normal responses after a diagnosis of ovarian cancer. It may be helpful to talk about your treatment options with your doctor, family and friends. Seek as much information as you feel you need. This factsheet by Cancer Council has information on treatment, physical and emotional wellness, and where to get reliable information.

01 Sep 2023... These links provide cancer information in various languages. Cancer Council Victoria has many free support services to help you and can connect you to appropriate support services in Victoria. Each language-specific page also features an English version of the resources. Simply click on the "English" tab to access the information translated into English.

30 Sep 2021... This resource is part of Cancer Council's "Guides to Best Cancer Care" series. Being told you have a basal cell carcinoma (BCC) or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a type of skin cancer, or could have a BCC or SCC is serious, but usually can be managed very effectively and easily. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on initial tests and referrals, diagnosis and staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

30 Sep 2021... This audio resource is part of Cancer Council's "Guides to Best Cancer Care" series. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your preferred language. Being told you have a basal cell carcinoma (BCC) or squamous cell carcinoma (SCC), a type of skin cancer, or could have a BCC or SCC is serious, but usually can be managed very effectively and easily. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on initial tests and referrals, diagnosis and staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have endometrial cancer (a cancer of the uterus) or could have endometrial cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

09 Mar 2021... Being told you have liver cancer or could have liver cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions. This audio resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your language.

01 Jul 2022... Australian Government and National Cervical Screening Program fact sheets about cervical screening in Australia, why it is important, self-collection and where you can get a test.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have melanoma (a type of skin cancer) or could have melanoma can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions.  This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

30 Nov 2016... Peritoneal mesothelioma affects the lining of the abdomen (the peritoneum), caused by the ingestion of asbestos fibres.  This resource explains what to expect with peritoneal mesothelioma during each stage of treatment and beyond. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis and staging, treatment, living with cancer, and where to go for Mesothelioma support.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have lung cancer or could have lung cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions.  This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, phases, treatment planning, treatment, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.   

01 Nov 2020... This information booklet talks about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and explains: why you should do the screening test who should do the test what the test looks for. It also describes: what bowel cancer is what the symptoms are what affects your level of risk and how to lower it the home test kit – how to use it and what the results mean what a colonoscopy is – and when your doctor may refer you for one. The booklet explains what the National Cancer Screening Register is and how your information is handled. It also covers what to do if you don’t want to participate.

01 Dec 2022... Information on the prostate-specific antigen (PSA) test, a blood test used to detect an increased risk of prostate cancer, including when to get tested, potential benefits and possible harms of PSA testing.

01 Dec 2022... Information on prostate cancer diagnosis, treatment and side effects for men, their partners, families and the community. This booklet aims to give you some basic information about prostate cancer, help you understand what to do next, and guide you towards more detailed information and support.

01 Dec 2022... This booklet is for men who are making decisions about prostate cancer treatment and those who have already received treatment. It contains information to help you understand important issues about surgery. It may also be helpful for your partner, family or friends to read this booklet.

01 Dec 2022... This booklet is to help you deal with some of the emotional and physical challenges that men with prostate cancer can experience. It provides information to support your mental and emotional wellbeing and to help you look after yourself through exercise and healthy diet choices. You will find this booklet useful whether you have just been diagnosed with prostate cancer, are having treatment, or have finished treatment. You can use the information in this booklet to guide discussions with your doctor or other health professionals.

09 Apr 2021... People aged 50 to 74 will receive this letter in the mail, along with a bowel cancer screening test kit. This is part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The letter explains: what the home test kit is what you need to do what happens after you do the test how to find more information  

01 Mar 2021... Bowel screening can save your life. Find out how to do the test when you receive your screening kit in the mail.

01 Jul 2018... Bowel cancer is one of the most common cancers in our community. Do the free test when it's mailed to you.

01 Mar 2024... The National Bowel Cancer Screening Program’s home test kit is sent by mail to 50–74 year olds. The brochure outlines: why it’s important to do the test who should do the test what the test looks for symptoms of bowel cancer. It provides contact details for more information. This brochure is available in other languages, either online or by ordering printed copies. You can find the ordering information by clicking through to each language version. 

01 Dec 2022... This booklet is for men who are making decisions about prostate cancer treatment and those who have already received treatment. It contains information to help you understand important issues about radiation therapy treatments, including external beam radiation therapy (EBRT) and brachytherapy. It may also be helpful for your partner, family or friends to read this booklet.

01 Dec 2022... A guide for partners, families and friends of men who have been diagnosed with prostate cancer to help you understand what your loved one is experiencing.

Cancer is a disease where cells in the body grow in an uncontrolled way. Things that cause adult cancer such as smoking and chemicals aren’t obvious causes of cancer in children. Children’s cancers effect in different parts of the body to adult cancers and occur much less often

04 Jul 2024... This is a visual guide to help people understand how to do the free bowel test.

01 Apr 2024... Step-by-step instructions for using the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program home test kit are provided. These include: what the kit contains what you need to know before using the kit the 4 steps prepare collect store and repeat send how you’ll get the results.

01 Mar 2023... This fact sheet for providers outlines the changes to human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination under the National Immunisation Program (NIP) in 2023.

31 Dec 2017... Information on how to take care of your child’s teeth and mouth during chemotherapy or a bone marrow transplant. Chemotherapy and radiation are used to destroy cancer cells so that they can no longer divide and grow. Unfortunately, chemotherapy and radiation cannot tell the difference between healthy cells and cancer cells. As a result, some of the healthy cells in the body are also damaged. This can cause a sore mouth.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have breast cancer or could have breast cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests and referral, diagnosis and staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

23 Aug 2024... In collaboration with the Australian Government Department of Health and Aged Care, SCOA is actively engaging multicultural organisations nationwide to bolster screening rates. This partnership is dedicated to implementing projects and activities aimed at increasing awareness of screening importance and facilitating participation, particularly in bowel, breast, and cervical cancer screenings. This animation gives an overview of the campaign. 

03 Jul 2024... This is a visual guide to help people understand the process of a breast screen.

09 Jul 2019... Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA) has produced series of booklets and audio files about breast cancer, and are available in plain English and several translations. The booklets and audio files include information about cancer, breast cancer, breast cancer treatments, messages of hope and support, and support that may help.

This social story can help you and your child plan for vaccination day at school. You can customise parts to make a plan that suits your child.

30 Apr 2023... This translated brochure explains what clinical trials mean and defines the  types of clinical trials for the prevention and treatment of breast cancer. It also has information on: The Breast MRI Evaluation study Phases of a clinical trial Why one should participate in a clinical trial Testimonials from trial participants Safety of clinical trials How can one partake in a clinical trial How to get involved and useful websites

25 Feb 2019... This webpage provides information in Easy English about bowel screening kits. 

26 Aug 2024... This animation aims to increase awareness of screening importance and facilitating participation, particularly in breast cancer screenings. It provides information about breast screens and mammograms and recommends it for women aged 50 to 74 years, especially if they have risk factors like a family history of breast cancer. If you have a Medicare card you can get a quick free screening at a BreastScreen Australia clinic or mobile clinic buses. 

01 Oct 2024... This bilingual poster is designed for patients affected by cancer and is suitable for display in waiting rooms of health services and community centres. The English translations are provided at the end of the document.

15 Aug 2024... LiverWELL has teamed up with community health workers and doctors to produce a new video raising awareness about Hepatitis B and liver disease in Chinese communities. This project dispels myths, combats stigma, and provides vital information on vaccination, testing, treatment, and management of Hepatitis B.  This video is bilingual and includes Mandarin and English subtitles.

09 Aug 2023... LiverWELL has partnered with Cr Richard Lim and Khmer community members to create this video. It aims to eliminate stigma and discrimination against people who are disadvantaged by liver disease, reduce the transmission of viral hepatitis, increase testing and vaccinations, and improve the health literacy of Cambodian people in Australia.  This video is bilingual and includes Mandarin and English subtitles.

01 Apr 2023... This translated information sheet offers comprehensive details about the processes before, during, and after your breast screening appointment.

01 Jun 2023... A brochure with information about BreastScreen Victoria's free breast screening program. A breast screen (mammogram) is a low-dose x-ray of the breast, recommended every 2 years from age 50 to 74 years old.

30 Nov 2022... The major cause of skin cancer is too much exposure to ultraviolet (UV) radiation from the sun. This information sheet outlines how you can protect yourself against sun damage.

01 Sep 2019... This is a short video on cancer facts. The link to the English resource is spoken Arabic; please enable English subtitles.

25 Jul 2022... This booklet is for people who are looking after someone with cancer. This booklet aims to support you so that you can manage your emotional and physical needs and those of the person you are caring for.

01 Sep 2020... Infections during chemotherapy can be serious so it is important to know the correct safety precautions to protect yourself. This patient information sheet explains how you can reduce the risk of infection and when you should contact your doctor or nurse.

01 Nov 2022... This fact sheet is for cancer survivors or people who have finished cancer treatment, such as chemotherapy or radiotherapy. It has information on follow-up care, and tips on how to manage feelings and the fear of cancer coming back.

01 Nov 2017... A factsheet providing a summary of tobacco control laws that apply to the sale, advertising and use of shisha tobacco for the community.

01 Nov 2022... Surgery is one of the main treatments for cancer. More than half of all people diagnosed with cancer have an operation. This factsheet has information on how surgery is used to treat cancer, how it is done, whether you need to be admitted to a hospital, other details about the procedure and informed consent.

01 Jul 2022... A self-collection wallet card for a step-by-step guide on how to do the self-collection test for cervical screening.

25 Jul 2022... Explains what cancer is, how it beings and how it spreads.

30 Oct 2020... Information on the National Cervical Screening Program, who the program is for, and how to participate. Cervical cancer screening saves lives. Screening is one of the most effective ways to prevent cervical cancer, or detect it earlier.

23 Dec 2021... Immunotherapy (also known as biological therapy) is a treatment that uses a person’s own immune system to fight cancer. It uses drugs to change how the immune system works and help it to find and attack cancer cells. This information sheet for patients provides detailed information on immunotherapy, including how the treatment is given, who decides if it is needed, and side-effects of immunotherapy.

12 Jan 2022... Targeted therapy is a way of treating cancer using drugs which are designed to damage cancer cells without harming normal cells. They do this by affecting specific molecules, known as molecular targets. This information sheet for patients provides detailed information on how targeted therapy works, how the treatment is given, who decides if it is needed, and side-effects of targeted therapy.

30 Sep 2021... This audio resource is part of Cancer Council's "Guides to Best Cancer Care" series. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your preferred language. Being told you have acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) or could have AML can be overwhelming. This audio resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on initial tests and referral, diagnosis and pre-treatment investigations, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have ovarian cancer or could have ovarian cancer can be overwhelming. This Cancer Council audio resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It includes information on tests and referrals, diagnosis and staging, treatment, recovery, living with advanced cancer, and where to get reliable information and support. NOTE: Click on the drop-down arrow beside "Listen to audio in your language" to access the audio resources.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have head and neck cancer or could have head and neck cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your language.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have Hodgkin or diffuse large B-cell lymphoma or could have Hodgkin or diffuse large B-cell lymphoma can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your language.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have oesophagogastric (oesophageal and stomach) cancer or could have oesophagogastric cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions.  This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have lung cancer or could have lung cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions.  This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, phases, treatment planning, treatment, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.    This audio resource is part of Cancer Council's "Guides to Best Cancer Care" series. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your  language.

09 Apr 2021... People aged 73 to 74 will receive this letter in the mail, along with their final bowel cancer screening test kit. This is part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program.

01 Nov 2020... If your National Bowel Cancer Screening Program test finds blood in your poo, your GP may recommend you have a colonoscopy. There are a number of reasons why blood can be found in your poo and most are not cancer related — it’s important to find out the cause. The brochure includes information about: colonoscopy how to prepare for one how a colonoscopy is done how to recover It also provides contact information for any questions or to ask for information in another language.

This information is about an at-home test used for bowel cancer screening called faecal occult blood test (FOBT). This test looks for traces of blood in the faeces which are invisible to the human eye and could be a sign of bowel cancer.

30 Nov 2020... A guide to the prostate cancer experience for people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer, asexual and questioning (LGBTIQA+) and have a prostate. This booklet contains information to help you understand and manage the types of challenges you might face, including the physical, psychological and emotional challenges of living with prostate cancer. The information in this booklet may also help your partner, family, and friends understand what you are going through.

01 Dec 2022... This booklet is for men who have decided to have Active Surveillance management for prostate cancer. It is also designed for men who are in the process of deciding on their treatment option if your specialist has recommended that Active Surveillance is a suitable option. It could be helpful for significant people in your life, such as your partner, family and friends, to read this booklet. It contains information about Active Surveillance and what this involves.

01 Dec 2022... Information about Prostate cancer support groups to help you through your prostate cancer experience. They bring together men, their partners and families who have been affected by prostate cancer. Support is provided for those dealing with a current diagnosis of prostate cancer and for those who have already undergone treatment. Support groups meet regularly to help each other, discuss shared experiences, and learn more about the disease and how to manage it.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have prostate cancer or could have prostate cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions.  This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

15 Apr 2021... This video from the University of Melbourne talks about why researchers run clinical trials, and why you might decide to take part.

30 Dec 2017... Your healthcare team will order regular blood tests to find out if they need to treat a low blood count and to know when it is safe to give the next dose of chemotherapy.

01 Dec 2018... This video tells a client's story of overcoming barriers to accessing reproductive and sexual health care when visiting Family Planning NSW for cervical screening. The video aims to increase health literacy and promote access to reproductive and sexual health care.

30 Mar 2014... This factsheet talks about treatment options and your health and wellbeing after a diagnosis of cervical cancer.

18 Apr 2019... When members of the same family have been diagnosed with the same disease, it is natural to wonder if it is due to an inherited factor. This brochure answers important questions about breast cancer and family history.

18 Apr 2019... This multilingual A3 poster promotes the importance of regular screening regardless of family history.

26 Aug 2024... This animation aims to increase awareness of screening importance and facilitating participation, particularly in cervical cancer screenings. It provides information about the way human papilloma virus (HPV) causes most cervical cancer. It recommends free cervical screening (self-testing or by a doctor) every five years for w omen between the age of 25 and 74 years. 

30 Nov 2022... After finding out you have breast cancer, you may feel shocked, upset, anxious or confused. These are normal responses. This factsheet provides information on how breast cancer is treated and how to look after your physical and emotional wellness.

A colposcopy is a test where a doctor uses a special instrument to look at your cervix. This Easy Read brochure answers the following questions about colposcopies:  What is a colposcopy? What happens before a colposcopy? What happens during a colposcopy? How long will it take? How does the test feel? What happens after a colposcopy?

01 Nov 2022... Healthy eating habits are a first step in reducing your cancer risk. Poor eating habits increase your risk of cancer, contribute to weight gain, and obesity increases your risk of cancer. This factsheet has information on how to eat healthy and reduce cancer risk.

31 Jul 2022... Being told you have or could have a low-grade lymphoma can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have many questions.  This resource can help to guide you, your family and friends through this experience. There are several types of low-grade (also known as indolent) lymphomas. This guide covers follicular lymphoma, marginal zone lymphoma and mantle cell lymphoma. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with residual or relapsed disease.

25 Jun 2022... This brochure is to help you understand the Cervical Screening Test. It is to make sure you feel comfortable before, during and after the test. It will also tell you why it is important to have the test and where you can go to get your test.

30 Jun 2021... General information about breast screening, an x-ray of the breasts, also known as a mammogram.

01 Mar 2020... An overview of gynaecological cancers including types, symptoms, risk factors, diagnosis, treatment and finding support.

06 Oct 2022... Information for people affected by cancer. It’s understandable if you are feeling worried about COVID-19 and cancer. Making a plan can help you to minimise the risks associated with COVID-19 and get the treatment you need at the right time.

01 Sep 2020... If you have chemotherapy at home, you should use the precautions described in the patient information sheet.

01 Sep 2020... A visual storybook illustrated with a lot of pictures and written in plain language explains why you should have a cervical screening test every 5 years.

01 Jun 2018... On the road to recovery is a resource that has been developed with and for people who have completed cancer treatment and their carers, families and friends who speak a language other than English. Consultation was undertaken with the different language groups and the themes identified formed the basis of the final resources developed.

Chemotherapy and some of the other medications used in your child’s treatment are very strong medicines. These medicines may pose a health hazard to both patients and caregivers and should be handled with care.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have high-grade glioma (a type of brain cancer) or might have high-grade glioma can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, grading, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have ovarian cancer or could have ovarian cancer can be overwhelming. This Cancer Council resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It includes information on tests and referrals, diagnosis and staging, treatment, recovery, living with advanced cancer, and where to get reliable information and support.

31 Jul 2022... Being told you have or could have chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML) can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have many questions. This resource can help to guide you, your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, phases, treatment planning, treatment, care during treatment, and living with refractory or progressive disease.

24 Oct 2022... Clinical trials are research studies that look for new or better ways to treat a medical condition or improve people’s health. Without clinical trials, we would not be able to find better ways to care for people with cancer or other health conditions. As a cancer patient, you may be able to volunteer to participate in a clinical trial. This fact sheet has information about the purpose of clinical trials, benefits and risks, and to help you decide if a clinical trial is right for you.

30 Jun 2022... Being told you have a neuroendocrine tumour (NET) or could have a NET can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions.  This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, recovery, and living with recurrent or advanced cancer.

31 Jul 2022... Being told you have or could have myelodysplastic syndrome (MDS) can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have many questions.  This resource can help to guide you, your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, phases, treatment planning, treatment, care after treatment, and living with relapsed or progressive disease.   

14 Feb 2024... This A3 size poster encourages people to do the bowel screening test as part of the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The home test kit is free, easy to do and can detect the early signs of bowel cancer. Doing this simple test could save your life.

01 Nov 2020... This language set contains translations of a letter sent to people who have done the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program test to tell them their test was negative.

01 Feb 2018... People who have done the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program test and have a positive result will receive this notification letter. It clearly explains that their faecal occult blood test was positive.  They are advised to make an appointment to see their GP as soon as possible and provided with information about having a colonoscopy as their GP is likely to recommend they have one.

31 Jul 2016... This educational video resource explains how to use the bowel screening kit in simple steps.

01 Apr 2021... This fact sheet provides information about bowel cancer and the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program. The program's home test kit is sent by mail to 50 to 74 year olds.  This fact sheet includes information on: why it’s important to do the test who should do the test what the test looks for symptoms of bowel cancer

30 Sep 2021... This resource is part of Cancer Council's "Guides to Best Cancer Care" series. Being told you have bowel cancer or could have bowel cancer can be overwhelming. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on initial tests and referral, diagnosis and staging, treatment, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

20 Jun 2023... Watch and share these campaign videos to increase awareness and understanding of the screening test and its importance. Encourage Australians to Get2it and take the test as soon as they receive it in the mail.

27 Oct 2023... The latest research from Cancer Council Victoria has discovered that members of the Hindi, Punjabi, and Vietnamese-speaking communities often do not participate in bowel cancer screening tests. This may be due to several reasons: They may not be aware of their risk of bowel cancer. They may not think they need to take the test if they don't have any symptoms. They may believe that their diet shields them from bowel cancer. To boost bowel screening participation rates, new promotional materials have been created. These materials prominently feature General Practitioners (GPs) who are representative of these communities.

31 Oct 2020... Information on bowel cancer screening which explains what it is for, why the screening test is important, and how to participate.

01 Mar 2018... Screening Saves Lives is a video for people from South Asian backgrounds living in Australia. This video shows the importance of cervical and breast screening for women and bowel screening for all people over the age of 50. It features community workers and GPs from the Bangladeshi and Nepalese community.

18 Oct 2019... This brochure from BreastScreen NSW (under Cancer Institute NSW) provides information about what happens when you have been asked to come back for further tests. You have been asked to attend the Assessment Clinic because there is an area on your mammogram that needs further investigation

07 Oct 2021... This translated video defines what a clinical trial means in the context of prevention and treatment of breast cancer. This information is developed by Breast Cancer Trials, a group of world-leading breast cancer doctors and researchers based in Australia and New Zealand committed to exploring and finding better treatments for people affected by breast cancer through clinical trials research. The English text is available in the videos with audio narrations in various languages. For more information, access the What are breast cancer clinical trials brochure . 

25 Jun 2018... The booklet is a story about the bowel screening test. The words and pictures in the booklet will help you learn about how to keep your body healthy. The booklet has some hard words.

09 May 2018... Kevin and Gayle discuss their experience of bowel screening. 

01 Mar 2018... Brochure covering cervical screening and self-collection for women who have experienced female genital cutting.

01 Apr 2023... This document includes information about having a breast screen (mammogram) to detect breast cancer early.

Video discussing cervical screening during pregnancy.

01 Sep 2020... This patient information sheet lists some common questions you might have about chemotherapy and provides some useful tips.

30 Nov 2022... This tip sheet has advice on how to cope after receiving a cancer diagnosis. It offers guides on how to tell others and children, help your family and friends adjust, and look after yourself.

01 Feb 2020... This fact sheet has been prepared to help you understand more about fatigue, a common side effect of cancer and cancer treatments. We hope this fact sheet will help you, your family and friends understand what fatigue is and how it can be managed.

01 Aug 2020... Did you know? You can have a Cervical Screening Test at any time during pregnancy. Multilingual poster.

A diagnosis of pancreatic cancer can be overwhelming, and raise many questions: What is the pancreas? Where is it? What does it do? What is pancreatic cancer? What happens now? What tests will I have? Who will treat me? What research is being done? Where do I go for support? The online pancreatic support videos include stories from individuals who have been affected by pancreatic cancer and  are designed to be watched individually according to your own particular situation.Each module (around six minutes) tells an individual story and is designed to introduce those affected by pancreatic cancer to some of the words you will now hear from your treating team. We encourage you to watch only those modules that are relevant to your  current situation and take any questions raised back to your doctor.

13 Mar 2023... Radiotherapy can cause skin changes because it can damage healthy skin cells in the area that is treated. This patient information sheet explains what to expect, how long the skin changes will last and how to treat them.

31 Mar 2014... This factsheet has information on brain tumours, treatment options, and how to look after your physical and emotional wellbeing after a diagnosis.

30 Nov 2022... Although your doctor and other health care professionals may give you advice, you should consider your cancer care a partnership. This factsheet has information on what to consider for your own treatment and what questions to ask and explore with your doctor.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have endometrial cancer (a cancer of the uterus) or could have endometrial cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your language.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have high-grade glioma (a type of brain cancer) or might have high-grade glioma can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, grading, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your language.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have Hodgkin or diffuse large B-cell lymphoma or could have Hodgkin or diffuse large B-cell lymphoma can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

30 Nov 2022... Being prepared and understanding what chemotherapy is can help lessen some of the stress surrounding your treatment. This information sheet explains what chemotherapy is, how and why it is given, possible pain or discomfort, for how long it is given and where, and possible side-effects.

30 Sep 2021... This resource is part of Cancer Council's "Guides to Best Cancer Care" series. Being told you have acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) or could have AML can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions. This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on initial tests and referral, diagnosis and pre-treatment investigations, treatment, costs, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have oesophagogastric (oesophageal and stomach) cancer or could have oesophagogastric cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions.  This audio resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, recovery, and living with advanced cancer. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your language.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have pancreatic cancer or could have pancreatic cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions.  This resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, recovery, and living with advanced cancer.

30 Nov 2016... Pleural mesothelioma affects the lining of the lungs (the pleura), caused by the inhalation of asbestos fibres.  This resource explains what to expect with pleural mesothelioma during each stage of treatment and beyond. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis and staging, treatment, living with cancer, and where to go for Mesothelioma support.

01 Nov 2020... This letter tells people about the National Bowel Cancer Screening Program and encourages them to participate. The letter explains the screening test, why they have received the letter, what happens next, and how to find more information.

30 Nov 2022... A diagnosis of bowel cancer affects each person differently. For most it will be a difficult time. However, some people manage to continue with their normal daily activities. This factsheet has information on how bowel cancer is treated and how to look after your physical and emotional wellness.

30 Sep 2021... Being told you have prostate cancer or could have prostate cancer can be overwhelming. A lot can happen quickly, and you might have lots of questions.  This audio resource can help to guide you and your family and friends through this experience. It has information on tests, referrals, diagnosis, staging, treatment, recovery, and living with advanced cancer. Click on the drop down menu under "Further support" to listen to information in your language.

30 Nov 2022... This factsheet talks about treatment options and how to look after your health and wellbeing after a diagnosis of prostate cancer.

13 Nov 2018... The Pap test has changed - it is now called a Cervical Screening Test and it is done every 5 years for women between the ages of 25 and 74. Regular cervical screening could save your life. Cervical screening looks for HPV infection that may overtime develop into cervical cancer if not treated.

09 Jul 2024... This poster reminds patients to do their breast screening.