Finding support
You might feel overwhelmed, scared, anxious or upset if you have been diagnosed with cancer – these are all normal feelings. It’s very important to have support from family, friends, health professionals or other services to help you cope with cancer.
Living with cancer has information about physical, emotional and practical issues during and after diagnosis and treatment.
Cancer Australia's resource Cancer- How are you travelling? provides information to help you understand the emotional and social impact of cancer. Download a copy.
Your guide to best cancer care
The Guide to Best Cancer Care (summary of the Optimal Care Pathway) is available to help you understand the best cancer care that should be provided from diagnosis, through to treatment and beyond. It is available in multiple languages.
It includes timeframes within which tests or procedures should ideally be completed. It can also help you with questions to ask your health professionals to make sure you receive the best care at every step.
The full version of the Optimal care pathway for men with prostate cancer is available here.
There are also two resources for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to help you to know what to expect:
The Cancer Council in your state or territory can give you general information about cancer, as well as information on resources and support groups in your local area. Call the Cancer Council Helpline from anywhere in Australia for the cost of a local call on 13 11 20.
Other cancer support organisations including Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia can also help you and your loved ones deal with the challenges of cancer.
Supporting men with prostate cancer
The Australian Government, through Cancer Australia, has provided funding to the Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia (PCFA) of $3.9 million over three years (2011-2014) to provide national, evidence-based information, resources and psychosocial support for men affected by prostate cancer and their families.
View or order Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia resources
