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?
The Cancer Resource Nurse can be contacted directly by people with a cancer diagnosis, family members and care givers.
Health Care Professionals are also able to refer clients to the Cancer Resource 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
