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It is important to remember you’re not alone, and speaking to people who know what you are going through can be extremely helpful.

Support for you and your loved ones

Accessing information and support at any time, from when you receive your diagnosis, through to your treatment and beyond can be beneficial for both you and your loved ones. It is important to remember you are not alone, and speaking to people who know what you are going through can be extremely helpful.

The following are just a few of the many exceptional cancer agencies that offer a range of support services. Talk to your treatment team about what options might suit you, your life and your type of cancer.

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Cancer Council

Cancer Council offer a wide-range of information, support services and groups, advice, accommodation options and practical assistance for those with cancer. The Cancer Council offers a free telephone information and support service. Specially trained professionals provide access to a wide-range of cancer information, support services and groups, practical advice, counselling and can assist with accommodation requirements. Tel: 13 11 20
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Leukaemia Foundation

Leukaemia Foundation provides personalised and practical support to people affected by blood cancers including useful information, emotional and educational support, as well as accommodation and transport options. Tel: 1800 620 420
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CanTeen

CanTeen supports, develops and empowers young people between the ages of 12-24 living with cancer. They provide counselling, support, information and useful resources for young people living with cancer, their siblings or children whose parent/ primary carer has cancer. Tel: 1800 835 932
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Breast Cancer Network Australia

Breast Cancer Network Australia is a national organisation that works to ensure Australians affected by breast cancer receive the very best support and information appropriate to their individual needs. Tel: 1800 201 528
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Bowel Cancer Australia

Bowel Cancer Australia provides a wide range of support services to people affected by bowel cancer. They offer a helpline where you can speak with a range of health professionals including nurses, nutritional advisors and other related professionals. Bowel Cancer Australia also offers peer-to-peer support networks, online forums and shares patient stories. Tel: 1800 555 494
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Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia

Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia is a national organisation acting to reduce the impact of prostate cancer on Australian men, their families, carers and the community. The organisation supports prostate cancer patients and their families by providing access to information and resources, support groups and prostate cancer specialist nurses. Tel: 1800 220 099
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Ovarian Cancer Australia

Ovarian Cancer Australia supports people affected by ovarian cancer. They run several different types of support group services including group meetings, phone support, information for patients, carers, family and friends and online forums. Tel: 1300 660 334
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Rare Cancers Australia

Rare Cancers Australia (RCA) is a charity whose purpose is to improve the lives and health outcomes of Australians living with rare and less common cancers. RCA offers several services including: creating a patient community, patient support programs, research and fundraising efforts to assist with the costs associated with rare cancer treatments. Tel: 02 4862 2768
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Redkite

Redkite is an Australian cancer charity providing essential support to children and young people with cancer, and the family and support network who care for them. Tel: 1800 733 548
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Carers Australia

Carers Australia provides specialist services across Australia for carers who may be supporting you throughout treatment. Services include: providing advice, counselling programs and a young carers program. Tel: 1800 242 636
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Australian Red Cross Lifeblood - having a transfusion

Lifeblood collects, tests, processes and distributes all blood in Australia. Find out what questions to ask your doctor about transfusion, what will happen on the day and what to expect afterwards.
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Stem Cell Donors Australia

Stem Cell Donors Australia facilitates blood stem cell transplants for patients affected by blood cancers and disorders. They run the registry of volunteer donors who, once matched, donate their lifesaving cells to patients in need.

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