Welcome to Cancer Services website (an initiative of Cancer Services in Northern Sydney Central Coast Health), an interactive website that provides patients, their carers, their relatives and interested others with information about the treatment facilities available in Northern Sydney and Central Coast in addition to providing some general information about cancer. The site has been developed after extensive consultations with consumers, carers and clinical staff.

Brian's Story as a Carer

Photograph of Brian Before outlining my cancer journey, a brief thumbnail sketch of my life story might be in order. The more recent pages read as follows:

Having been born and raised in one of the coldest parts of Canada, I can assure any reader that when, in the early 70's, my thawed out toes felt and took root in the warm Australian sand, not even a team of huskies was ever going to drag me back to those northern climes!!

My cancer "Carer" story commences as far back as those ancient times of the 40's and 50's when, as a young person, a much loved grandfather succumbed to this disease and, in the immediate aftermath, our family endured the trauma and apprehension of a father's diagnosis and operation for throat cancer. Read More...Brian's story as a Carer

What is Happening

Cansupport conducts Information and Support meetings for a range of cancer diagnoses providing an opportunity for patients, relatives and friends to discuss cancer related issues with health professionals and volunteers.

Life After Early Breast Cancer

Life after early Breast Cancer Workshops designed for women who have completed their treatment for early breast cancer. This workshop gives an opportunity for women to discuss common issues that are raised post-treatment. Please call 9926 7810 for further information.

Metastatic Breast Cancer support meetings - A time of discussion for women dealing with breast cancer that won't go away. Meets monthly. Prior registration essential. Please call 9926 7426 for further information. Breast Cancer Metastatic Group 2012 (95KB)

All sessions will be held in Radiation Oncology Conference Room - Level 1, Building 36 (adjacent to Department of Radiotherapy) Royal North Shore Hospital, St Leonards. Due to RNSH building projects, access to the RNS Radiation Oncology Conference Room is now only available through the front entrance to Radiation Oncology.

Look Good... Feel Better workshops (Bookings Essential) Look Good Feel Better Workshops 2012 (60KB) - These workshops are dedicated to teaching beauty techniques to help restore appearance and self-image during treatment for cancer. An enjoyable morning to boost the spirits. 10.00am - 12.30 Conference Room 1, Ground Floor, Royal North Shore Private Hospital. Bookings essential. Please call 9926 7810 for further information.

Breast Foot Forward (217KB) at Manly Surf Club
One Thing in Common published by Cansupport where real people tell their stories of living with cancer. One thing in common Order Form (241KB).
Relaxation and Meditation 2012 Schedule (77KB)
Relaxation and Meditation for people dealing with cancer. Learn to: relax, release tension, deal with stress and pain, deal with side-effects like nausea, insomina and fatigue, have more energy and cope better emotionally. Mondays 11:00am (school terms only) at the Dougherty Centre, 7 Victor Street, Chatswood (near entrace to Westfield). Cost - donation appreciated. Bookings not essential, all are welcome. Please call 9926 7810 for further information.

Prostate Cancer Information and Support Meetings

These meetings provide a forum where men with Prostate Cancer and their families can keep up to date with information provided by speakers from the health professions and share experiences. 4.00pm - 6.00pm Radiation Oncology Conference Room - Level 1, Building 36 (adjacent to Dept of Radiotherapy) RNS. Every third Thursday of the month. Please call 9926 7810 for further information.

Upper Gastro-Intestinal Cancer Support and Information

Information evenings for patients and their families Please call 9926 7810 to register.

$5.40 concession parking is available in the multi-storey car park.

Due to RNSH building projects, access to the RNS Radiation Oncology Conference Room is now only available through the front entrance to Radiation Oncology.

Learn how to use the Profile Search to find information
and services based on your current circumstance and predominant concerns. Searching by profile is a feature of this website where a search can be performed based on the type of cancer and the stage of treatment you are interested in.