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advance care plan

A document that outlines a person’s specific wishes for future medical care.

primary health care provider

A health professional, such as a general practitioner (GP) or community nurse, who provides the first point of contact for a person to help them with a range of health care matters….

advance care directive

…the future when you don’t have the capacity to make decisions. It provides a legal means for a competent adult to appoint a substitute decisionmaker and/or record their choices for future health and personal care. Also called a living will….

primary health care

A person’s main health care, which is provided by a general practitioner (GP) or a community nurse. It can include initial tests and diagnoses of disease, health promotion, disease prevention, and chronic illness management….

Research snapshot – Recommendations to improve sustainable care for children with cancer around the world Atun 2020

What is known? Children with cancer in lower-income countries have significantly poorer survival rates compared to those in high-income countries. These differences can be attributed to inequitable access to healthcare services, including cancer prevention programs, treatment, and health care. Additionally,…

Research snapshot – Survivorship care information for rural survivors Rowe 2022

…and remote areas who often have limited access to health and support services. A Survivorship Care Plan (SCP) is a record and information given to cancer survivors about their diagnosis, treatment, and recommended follow-up care. It contains advice on maintaining…

health care team

A group of health professionals who are responsible for treating the person you care for. This may also be called the multidisciplinary team.

Research snapshot – Supportive care needs of regional cancer caregivers Stiller 2021

…living in regional and remote Australia need practical support with travelling to treatment, financial losses, and household responsibilities and support to manage their emotional wellbeing and concerns about the person they provide care for. Overall, younger caregivers and female caregivers…

Blog: Taking care of our bodies

Living a healthy lifestyle is one of the most beneficial things you can do to reduce your risk of cancer. If you are going through cancer treatment, this can help to reduce symptoms, improve recovery, and reduce the risk of…

News: $100,000 boost for Queensland cancer care providers

care providers in Queensland, including hospital departments and community organisations and groups whose key focus is cancer care, are eligible to apply. Application forms are available at cancerqld.org.au or by calling 13 11 20 Cancer Support and Information. Cancer Council…