Support for country cancer patients

By Jack Johnson, Roxby Downs Sun

www.roxbydownssun.com.au/news/local/news/general/support-for-country-cancer-patients/2598341.aspx

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Livestrong
A US based initiative that looks at the experiences of the cancer community, find problems and develop solutions. Livestrong then works to roll them out to help others. To find out more and to visit their website, click the heading above.
Cancer Council Australia
Cancer Council Australia is Australia's main non-government cancer control organisation, advising the Australian Government and other bodies on practices and policies to help prevent, detect and treat cancer. Cancer Council Australia advocates for the rights of cancer patients for best treatment and supportive care. To find out more and access their information resources, visit their website by clicking on the heading above.
Breast Cancer Network Australia
Breast Cancer Network Australia is a national organisation for Australians affected by breast cancer. Their website provides information and opportunities to access peer support online. To find out more and to visit their website, click the heading above.
Lab Tests Online
Lab Tests Online is a public resource that aims to help you understand the clinical lab tests that you may have undergone. For more information and to visit their website, click the heading above.
National Cancer Institute (USA)
This US based website contains evidence based information for all cancer types. For more information and to visit their website, click the heading above.
Cancer Council SA
Cancer Council SA is an independent non government organisation. Their website contains information about the support services they offer and useful fact sheets on a range of cancer-related issues. To find out more and to visit their website, click the heading above.
PATS
The South Australian Patient Assistance Transport Scheme (PATS) helps country patients with travel and accommodation costs when they are travelling more than 100 kilometers (each way) to receive specialist medical treatment. The website contains relevant forms, information and a travel calculator. To find out more and to visit their website, click the heading above.
Better Health Channel
This Victorian website houses information on a range of topics such as conditions and treatments, healthy living, relationships and family, services and suppport. To find out more and to visit their website, click the heading above.
My Biopsy
MyBiopsy is an American site that provides information on cancer diagnoses. There are a range of topics and cancers to choose from. To find out more and to visit their website, click the heading above.
Haematological Malignancy Research Network
This American website includes information about haematological cancers and related blood disorders. The site is intended for anyone interested in haematological malignancy. It contains information for patients, statistics for researchers, as well as a section for the clinical teams. For more information and to visit the website, click on the heading above.