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The Cancer Council Helpline |
Information about cancer and cancer treatments |
Who can I talk to? |
Help with practical issues |
How to find a specialist and treatment centre |
Complementary and alternative therapies |
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A diagnosis of cancer can create distress, uncertainty and confusion. People deal with it in different ways and most people cope well over time. Providing support and information to people with a diagnosis of cancer, their family and carers is a key service of The Cancer Council Queensland.
For further information about cancer, cancer treatments or ways to help you cope, follow the links below.
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| The Cancer Council Helpline |
| The Cancer Council Helpline is staffed by trained professionals who have knowledge about cancer and cancer care. They are there to help you with information, support and referrals to services throughout the state. The Cancer Council Helpline operates from
8am to 8pm, Monday to Friday. For more information click here.
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| Information about cancer and cancer treatments |
After a diagnosis of cancer many people search for more information about cancer and cancer treatments.
This is a very normal and common response and accurate information can assist people to feel more in control and assist them with decision making about their treatment options. However there are a few tips that may assist you in the process of information gathering.
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| Who can I talk to? |
During your cancer journey there may be times when talking to someone outside your immediate family or friends can
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We have more information on professional and peer support here.
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| Help with practical issues |
A diagnosis of cancer can present many challenges, and some of these are very practical issues such as transport to the nearest treatment centre, accommodation away from home, financial difficulties due to loss of income, or the need for a wig, breast prosthesis or practical home aides.
We can provide some assistance here.
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| How to find a specialist and treatment centre |
Most people who are diagnosed with cancer will already have seen their general practitioner. Some preliminary tests may have been done. We have more information about finding a specialist and treatment centres.
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| Complementary and alternative therapies |
Complementary and alternative medicine (CAM) are terms often used to refer to a large range of health care practices and products considered outside of mainstream conventional medicine.
Some people who have cancer may try complementary or alternative therapies in the hope it will help them to cope better with cancer and treatment, or that it might help treat their cancer. When making decisions about any of these types of therapies it is important to be fully informed and to seek the advice of your doctor. You can download our fact sheet on complementary and alternative therapies here.
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| The Cancer Council Australia |
The Cancer Council Australia has developed a series of fact sheets to help answer some of the questions you or your family may have following a diagnosis of cancer. You can view them here.
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