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Short video clips from patients/carers and medical professionals explaining what to expect
Information
Further information to help you understand bladder cancer support options in more depth
Support Groups are a safe space where both men and women diagnosed with bladder cancer and their carers/families, can come together to share their feelings and experiences. The Zoom online meetings are held monthly, please register for a support group to receive the call details.
Our One-to-One Peer Support is a confidential telephone based service where we match you with a bladder cancer patient/survivor who has been through a similar diagnosis and experience. Our trained volunteers understand what it’s like to have bladder cancer, providing you an opportunity to connect with someone else, share experiences with each other, and gain more information.
When you or someone close to you is affected by cancer, it can be hard to know where to start. Cancer Connect helps you understand what support is available and find information and services that are right for you.
Rare Cancers Australia Service: Providing information, resources, and a support network no matter which stage of the journey you may be in.
McGrath Cancer Nurses now support bladder cancer patients. They provide clinical, psychosocial and emotional support throughout cancer treatment. Find a McGrath nurse near you.
The National Continence Helpline is staffed by Nurse Continence Specialists who offer free and confidential information, advice and support to people affected by incontinence. They also provide a wide range of continence resources and information on local continence services.
Carer Gateway is an Australian Government program providing free services and support for carers. They work with a range of health and carer organisations across Australia to provide services to carers no matter where they live in Australia.
Gather My Crew is an Aussie charity making it easier to help and care for each other in real, practical ways. When someone is sick or caring for someone who is, we help their community show up with support that's useful. Because no one should go through tough times alone.
While your team of medical professionals will provide you with the necessary medical support, you will likely need further help on your bladder cancer journey. These useful summary sheets will help answer questions you may have – eg: Are you looking for someone to talk to? Do you live in a rural area, and need practical support?
We know it’s difficult to navigate the specialist care you might need. To simplify it for you, we’ve listed the medical personnel you might meet along your journey and what each one is responsible for.
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