1. Further support
- The OlderCan resource has been developed with and is for older Australians affected by cancer. OlderCan offers advice and support to help you make decisions about treatment and care, and to make sure your GP and cancer team are aware of information that’s important to you.
- Cancer Council’s Cancer Information and Support Service helps people affected by cancer with practical, financial and emotional support. It also helps you find your way to and around supportive care services. Call the Cancer Council on 13 11 20 to talk to a health professional or visit the Cancer Council website for help or advice. For more information, visit Cancer Council’s Types of cancer information.
- Carers Australia is a national organisation that offers support, advice and information about services for carers who are caring for an older person with cancer. For support and advice for carers, call Carers Australia on 1800 242 636.
- Guides to best cancer care have been developed for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
- If you need an interpreter, call the Translating and Interpreting Service on 13 14 50 or visit the Translating and Interpreting Service website.