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2 out of 2Where can you get more information and support?
Whilst the focus of this program has been on your family carers’ involvement in consultations, we think it is really important important that you also receive information and support whenever you need it.
If you feel that you could use some additional support, consider the below options:
- Speak to your treating team for their advice on referrals.
- Contact the Cancer Council to speak to specially trained staff on their information and support line (Phone: 13 11 20)
The Cancer Council NSW provides excellent resources to support patients. They include:
- When you are first diagnosed: https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/when-you-are-first-diagnosed/
- Emotions and cancer: https://www.cancer.org.au/content/about_cancer/ebooks/aftercancer/Emotions_and_cancer_booklet_January_2019.pdf
- Specific information about different cancers: https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/cancer-information/
- Your rights as a patient: https://www.cancercouncil.com.au/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/CANCER1.pdf
If you have any questions about eTRIO or the research study, feel free to contact Dr Rebekah Laidsaar-Powell (Rebekah.laidsaar-powell@sydney.edu.au).
We sincerely thank you for your time.
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