Cancer care coordination

06 Jul 2020

What is a cancer care coordinator?

At Icon a dedicated cancer care coordinator will support you and your loved ones from when you receive your diagnosis, through your treatment and beyond.

Your coordinator is an experienced oncology nurse who will guide you through your individual care pathway. They are a caring familiar face who will support your clinical treatment, your emotional and psychosocial needs, and provide reinforcement and clarification of information to assist through your decision-making process. This comprehensive, coordinated service means you will feel supported every step of the way.

Personalised support

Your cancer care coordinator is part of your multidisciplinary team and assists in the planning and coordination of your clinical care. Icon delivers integrated cancer care and can refer you to additional trusted allied health providers and support services should these be required, such as:

Community support services
Dietician
Exercise physiologist
Occupational therapist
Physiotherapist
Psychologist
Social worker
Speech pathologist

Ways a cancer care coordinator may help you

Providing personalised support to guide you through diagnosis, treatment and beyond
Facilitating access to allied health and support services
Providing information about your cancer, procedures and treatment
Liaising with hospitals and community services or agencies regarding your ongoing care
Providing patient advocacy services when needed
Coordinating transport

Making an appointment

To make an appointment with an Icon cancer care coordinator, please speak to our friendly administration team at your local centre. A doctor’s referral is not required to access cancer care coordination services and referrals can be made by patients, carers or healthcare professionals.

Cancer care coordination services are currently available at Icon Cancer Centre South Brisbane, Concord, Gold Coast Private and Southport.

The content on the Icon Cancer Centre website is for informational purposes only and should not be considered medical advice. It is not a substitute for consultation with a qualified medical practitioner. For personalised medical guidance, please consult with your GP or another qualified healthcare provider.

Our mission it to deliver the best cancer care possible, as close to home as possible. Talk to our team at your nearest centre about being treated at Icon. We’re here to answer your questions.