Cancer Support
What is a Cancer Resource Nurse?
A Cancer Resource Nurse is a registered nurse who has undertaken additional education in supportive cancer care and specialises in supporting people affected by cancer in their local community.
A Cancer Resource Nurse can provide:
- Support
- Information
- Links to community and specialist cancer services
How can the Cancer Resource Nurse Help?
- Support those affected by cancer at diagnosis, during and after active treatment in navigating the individual’s health and emotional needs.
- Assist those affected by cancer to manage their diagnosis and treatment and arrange referrals if required.
- Provide information and contacts for cancer services: locally, regionally and state-wide as necessary.
- Communicate on behalf of clients with their doctors and other health care providers to ensure their health needs are met.
- Facilitate cancer education for patients, community groups and health professionals.
What Cancer Resource Nurses don't do:
- Administer chemotherapy or provide specific treatment advice
- Interpret and advise clients of diagnostic results or make treatment recommendations
- Provide direct clinical services
How do I contact the Cancer Nurse?
Cath McDonald
Ph: (03) 5585 9845
M: 0428 881 762
E: cathm@edmh.org.au
Adrienne Caldow
Ph: (03) 5585 9830
E: adriennec@edmh.org.au
About us
Grampians Health Edenhope is a one-stop shop for health care in the surrounding community and provides a range of on-site services or hosts visiting services. The aim is to provide as many services in the community as possible to minimise the amount of travel that people need to undertake to stay healthy.
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(03) 5585 9800
info@edmh.org.au
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