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Lymphoma support
For more information or support call the Leukaemia Foundation on 1800 620 420 or visit leukaemia.org.au or Lymphoma Australia on 1800 359 081 or visit lymphoma.org.au
Also, specially trained staff at Cancer Council can answer your questions about the effects of cancer, explain what will happen during treatment and link you to support groups and other community resources. Call Cancer Council 13 11 20.
If you need an interpreter, call TIS (the Translating and Interpreting Service) on 13 14 50.
For support and advice for carers, call the Carers Association on 1800 242 636.
More support options
Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre
Has general and tumour-specific information, primarily focused on the post-treatment survivorship phase
• Telephone: (03) 9656 5207
• Website: www.petermac.org/cancersurvivorship
beyondblue: the national depression initiative
Information on depression, anxiety and related disorders, available treatment and support services
• Telephone: 1300 22 4636
• Website: www.beyondblue.org.au
National Health Services Directory
A directory providing information on local hospital and community services
• Website: www.nhsd.com.au
Cancer Australia
Information on cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care for Australians affected by cancer, and their families and carers
• Telephone: 1800 624 973
• Website: www.canceraustralia.gov.au
NEMICS A common path: Lymphoma
Videos offering support and advice from people who have been through cancer.
• Visit: www.youtube.com/c/ACommonPathCancersupportandadvice
Care Search: Palliative Care Knowledge network
Information for patients and carers on living with illness, practical advice on how to care, and finding services
• Telephone: (08) 7221 8233
• Website: www.caresearch.com.au
The Leukaemia Foundation
Provides information, education and support programs, emotional support, practical assistance, transport and accommodation for people with lymphoma, their families and friends
• Telephone: 1800 620 420 (Monday to Friday, 9.00 am – 5.00 pm)
• Website: www.leukaemia.org.au
Optimal care pathways have been developed for health professionals and health services. However, patients and carers may find useful information in this version to help understand the processes their treating health professionals are following.