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Welcome

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.

Story From a Patient

Annette's Bowel Cancer Journey

Photograph of Annette McKay

In early September 2001 my local Doctor suggested I have a colonoscopy and you can imagine the shock of finding out that I had bowel cancer and that I should have surgery as soon as possible.

After consulting with my surgeon and informing him that I already had made travel arrangements to fly to the US to mind a grand daughter while my daughter-in-law went into hospital to have a second child, he agreed that if I insisted I should go. Everything went well and I said nothing to the family and returned and had the necessary surgery. Luckily, I am one of the fortunate ones - no lymph nodes were involved and no follow-up treatment was necessary.

Following my surgery I became aware of Cansupport and completed my training in March 2003 and now hope that training may help other newly diagnosed patients through difficult times. My cancer journey has certainly made me aware of how important life is, by living and helping others.

What is Happening?

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What is Happening in 2009

 

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. 

Breast Cancer Forum "Download BCFflyer2009_2.pdf Moving Forward Together After Breast Cancer (554KB)" on Sunday 9 August 2009 0900 to 1330.

Early Breast Cancer Information and Support Meetings

Six week series on Tuesday mornings commencing February 3, April 28, July 27 and October 20 10.00am-12.00 noon.  Radiation Oncology Conference Room - Level 1, Building 36 (adjacent to Department of Radiotherapy), Royal North Shore Hospital.  Speakers on related topics followed by a general discussion.  For registration contact 9926 7246.

For full program information see Download diary2009.doc Cansupport Program 2009 (65KB)

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 992 67246 for further information.

Meeting dates for Women with Metastatic Breast Cancer -  A time of discussion for women dealing with breast cancer that won't go away. Meets monthly. Prior registration essential. Please call 992 67810 for further information.

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) - Workshop dates for 2009 are February 16, March 30, May 18, July 6, August 17, September 21 and November 9. 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.

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 992 7810 for further information.

For full program information see Download Prostate_Cancer_Information_and_Support_Meetings_2009.doc Prostate Cancer Information and Support Meetings for 2009 (35KB)

$5.00 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 

 

Matching Your Circumstance

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.

 

 

Accreditation of NSW Cancer Services

CanNET - The Northern NSW Cancer Network

CanNET is a project that is co-funded by the Cancer Institute NSW and Cancer Australia, to bring together public and private cancer services, General Practitioners and all other cancer support services in the northern NSW region, into one "network" of services.