Understanding Primary Bone Cancer This fact sheet has information for people affected by primary bone cancer, also known as bone sarcoma. It provides an overview of symptoms, diagnosis and treatment. To order print copies, simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form from the new Cancer Council Resources hub.
Living with Advanced Cancer This booklet has been prepared to help you understand more about advanced cancer – a cancer that has spread, come back, or is at a late stage when found (diagnosed). To order print copies, simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form from the new Cancer Council…
Understanding Kidney Cancer This booklet is for people affected by the most common type of kidney cancer, renal cell carcinoma (sometimes called renal cell adenocarcinoma). To order print copies, simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form from the new Cancer Council Resources hub.
Understanding Lung Cancer This expanded guide has information for people affected by lung cancer. Cancer that starts in the lungs is called primary lung cancer. It can spread throughout the lungs, and to the lymph nodes, pleura, brain, adrenal glands, liver and bones. This booklet focuses on primary lung cancer. To order print copies, simply…
Understanding Myeloma This guide is for people affected by the blood cancer myeloma – also called multiple myeloma. It explains how myeloma is diagnosed and treated and available support for people affected by this cancer. To order print copies, simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form from the new Cancer…
Understanding Cancer of Unknown Primary Cancer of unknown primary (CUP) is when cancer cells are found in the body but the place the cancer began is not known. This means it is a secondary cancer that has spread to a new place from an unknown primary cancer somewhere else in the body. This booklet aims…
Understanding Acute Leukaemia This information is for people affected by the main two types of acute leukaemia: acute myeloid leukaemia (AML) and acute lymphoblastic leukaemia (ALL). To order print copies simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest Resources Order Form from the new Cancer Council Resources hub.
National Skin Cancer Action WeekTM highlights that we need to do more to promote sun protection. Often called our ‘national cancer’, Australia has the highest rate of skin cancer in the world, with approximately two in three Australians diagnosed with skin cancer during their lifetime. It is estimated that almost twice as many men…
Fertility and Cancer Cancer and its treatment may affect a person’s ability to conceive a child or maintain a pregnancy (fertility). Whether or not you want to become a parent or add to your family, you may be wondering how cancer will affect your fertility. We hope this information will help you understand how you may…
Understanding Kidney Cancer This resource includes information on the most common type of kidney cancer, renal cell carcinoma (RCC). It covers how kidney cancer is diagnosed and treated and includes information about support services. Understanding Kidney Cancer is available online and in print. To order print copies, simply call 13 11 20 or download the latest order form…
Nutrition for People Living with Cancer This newly revised resource has information on eating well before, during and after treatment for cancer. It outlines the general guidelines for healthy eating and discusses common eating problems caused by cancer or its treatment. There are also tips for managing these issues, as well as suggestions for meals and snacks.…
Sexuality, Intimacy and Cancer Sex and intimacy are an important part of our wellbeing. It’s how we experience physical and emotional closeness, and develop intimate relationships. It’s closely linked to how we relate to ourselves and others. The information featured in Sexuality, Intimacy and Cancer is for everyone, no matter what your sex, gender or…
Understanding Chemotherapy Chemotherapy (also known as ‘chemo’), is one of the main treatments for cancer. It uses a range of drugs to kill cancer cells or slow their growth. Many people feel concerned about the side effects of chemotherapy, but most side effects are temporary. This revised booklet provides an overview of chemotherapy treatment, answers…
Daffodil Day – 25 August 2022 “The daffodil is the international symbol of hope for everyone impacted by cancer” Professor Sarah Hosking, CEO Cancer Council NSW Now in its 36th year, Daffodil Day, helps Cancer Council fund life-saving cancer research to save lives. Cancer Council and its research partners invested more than $290 million in…
New Online Fact Sheet from Cancer Council: Understanding Secondary Liver Cancer (June 2022). Cancer Council has developed a new resource to support people who have been diagnosed with secondary liver cancer – this is cancer that has spread from another part of the body to the liver. In Australia, this is a more common diagnosis…
Updated information from Cancer Council: Understanding Breast Cancer (July 2022). This guide is for people affected by early and locally advanced breast cancer. The current Cancer Information Resources Order Form is available on the Cancer Council NSW website. To fill out the form, download the PDF from the website and save it to your computer. Enter…
Cancer Information for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by cancer. Cancer Council has updated 5 fact sheets for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people affected by cancer – the new design features elements from the artwork Healing Journey created by Carissa Paglino. The revised fact sheets cover: What is cancer Making treatment decisions…
New and updated releases from Cancer Council – Understanding Liver Cancer (Primary) (June 2022). This guide is for people affected by primary liver cancer (hepatocellular carcinoma). The previous edition of this booklet covered both primary and secondary liver cancers, but we have now developed two separate resources in response to clinical feedback. The Understanding Secondary Liver…
New and updated releases from Cancer Council – Understanding Brain Tumours (May 2022). This guide is for people affected by a brain or spinal cord tumours.
New and updated releases from Cancer Council – Understanding Ovarian Cancer (April 2022). This guide is for people affected by ovarian cancer.
Cancer Council NSW has announced its 2022 Research Project Grants totalling over $5.3 million in funding for twelve new, world-class cancer research projects! ‘These eminent and emerging cancer researchers from across Australia are leading the charge towards a cancer free future by investigating new ways to diagnose and treat the disease.’ Learn more about each…
New and updated information from Cancer Council Understanding Chronic Leukaemia April 2022 – Available now. This guide is for people affected by chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) and chronic myeloid leukaemia (CML).
Sally Crossing AM Award 2022: Celebrating advances in breast cancer research The 2022 Sally Crossing AM Award for an Outstanding outcome in cancer research has been awarded to Professor Elgene Lim for his Celebrating advances in breast cancer research. ‘The award recognises the outcomes achieved by Professor Lim arising from research previously funded by Cancer…
Updated information from Cancer Council Understanding Prostate Cancer March 2022 This revised guide is for people affected by a diagnosis of prostate cancer. Printed booklets can be ordered using the Publications Order Form on the website.
