Useful websites

Breast Cancer Network Australia

BCNA’s website contains advice and support for women and men with breast cancer, their family and friends, and health professionals. For women with advanced/metastatic breast cancer, the Hope and Hurdles kit is a tailored information kit provided by BCNA (which was provided to you as part of the current resource pack when you registered for this program).

www.bcna.org.au

 

Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre

The website contains advice for patients and health professionals.

www.petermac.org

 

Australian and New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry (ANZCTR)

This is a comprehensive information website about the different sorts of clinical trials you may want to take part in or be aware of.

www.actr.org.au

 

Better Health Channel, Victoria

This Victorian government website contains high quality information about a range of health topics, such as cancer treatment, complementary therapies, and nutrition and exercise.

www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au

 

Health Insite

This Australian government website also provides high quality information about a range of health topics.

www.healthinsite.gov.au

 

beyondblue

This not-for-profit organisation has extensive information, suggestions, support options and resources on depression, anxiety and other mental health concerns.

www.beyondblue.org.au

 

Virtual Medical Centre

This Australian independent website contains information about most health conditions and their treatments, ranging from diagnosis to addressing side effects.

www.myvmc.com/ 

 

Macmillan Cancer Support

A UK website aimed at providing useful cancer information and support.

www.macmillan.org.uk

 

Support Groups

A number of cancer support groups are held throughout Australia. For a complete list, see the Cancer Council Australia website, and click on your state or territory on the map.

www.cancer.org.au/about-cancer/patient-support/