advance care plan
A document that outlines a person’s specific wishes for future medical care.
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A document that outlines a person’s specific wishes for future medical care.
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,…
A group of health professionals who are responsible for treating the person you care for. This may also be called the multidisciplinary team.
…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…
…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…
The Cancer Counselling Service provides a range of emotional support options, including our mindfulness programs. These programs are run by psychologists and nurse counsellors who are trained in the delivery of mindfulness based cognitive therapy. What is Mindfulness What…
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…
…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…
Cancer Council Queensland’s peer support team talked to one of our Rockhampton Cancer Connect Volunteers, Jenny, about her story and how she practices self-care in her daily life. Tell us about yourself and your story. My story of how I…
…for people affected by cancer and their carers,” she said. “The grant program will also provide a much needed boost for local health care providers, allowing them to deliver a high quality of service.” Applications for the 2014 round of…
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