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Cancer Information & Resources

A cancer diagnosis may raise many questions for patients, family members and carers. From the point of diagnosis to completing treatment, we are committed to providing current, reliable and consumer endorsed information in your preferred format. From written and digital information to audio and visual resources, our information service is available to help you locate specific resources based on your interest areas.

 

Useful links to information and resources by cancer type

The table below is a list of cancer types treated at the ONJ Centre. Each tab provides a list of links to cancer-specific information, resources and support services. 

 

Understanding adrenal cancer (and other endocrine cancers)

Treating adrenal cancer at the ONJ Centre

Understanding anal cancer

Treating anal cancer at the ONJ Centre

Understanding basal and squamous cell carcinoma (and other non-melanoma skin cancers)

Treating basal and squamous cell carcinoma (and other non-melanoma skin cancers) at the ONJ Centre

Optimal Care Pathway - Basal & squamous cell carcinoma

Understanding bladder cancer

Treating bladder cancer at the ONJ Centre

Support and services for patients and families affected by bladder cancer

Understanding bowel (colorectal) cancer

Treating bowel (colorectal) cancer at the ONJ Centre

Optimal Care Pathway - Bowel cancer

Support and services for patients and families affected by bowel (colorectal) cancer

Understanding brain cancer (tumours)

Treating brain cancer (tumours) at the ONJ Centre

Optimal Care Pathway - High-grade glioma

Support and services for patients and families affected by brain cancer (tumours)

Understanding breast cancer

Treating breast cancer at the ONJ Centre

Optimal Care Pathway - Breast cancer

Support and services for patients and families affected by breast cancer

Understanding cancer

Understanding head and neck cancer

Treating head and neck cancer at the ONJ Centre

Optimal Care Pathway - Head & neck cancer

Support and services for patients and families affected by head and neck cancer

Understanding kidney cancer

Treating kidney cancer at the ONJ Centre

Support and services for patients and families affected by kidney cancer

Understanding leukaemia

Treating leukaemia at the ONJ Centre

Optimal Care Pathway - Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)

Support and services for patients and families affected by leukaemia

Understanding liver cancer

Treating liver cancer at the ONJ Centre

Optimal Care Pathway - Liver cancer

Support and services for patients and families affected by liver cancer

Understanding lung cancer

Treating lung cancer at the ONJ Centre

Optimal Care Pathway - Lung cancer

Support and services for patients and families affected by lung cancer

Understanding lymphoma (non-Hodgkin & Hodgkin)

Treating lymphoma (non-Hodgkin & Hodgkin) at the ONJ Centre

Optimal Care Pathway - Lymphoma

Support and services for patients and families affected by lymphoma (non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin)

Understanding melanoma

Treating melanoma at the ONJ Centre

Optimal Care Pathway - Melanoma

Support and services for patients and families affected by melanoma

Understanding mesothelioma (peritoneal & pleural) at the ONJ Centre

Treating mesothelioma (peritoneal & pleural) at the ONJ Centre

Optimal Care Pathway - Peritoneal mesothelioma

Optimal Care Pathway - Pleural mesothelioma

Support and services for patients and families affected by mesothelioma

Understanding myeloma

Treating myeloma at the ONJ Centre

Support and services for patients and families affected by myeloma

Understanding oesophageal cancer

Treating oesophageal cancer at the ONJ Centre

Optimal Care Pathway - Oesophageal cancer

Support and services for patients and families affected by oesophageal cancer

Understanding pancreatic cancer

Treating pancreatic cancer at the ONJ Centre

Optimal Care Pathway - Pancreatic cancer

Support and services for patients and families affected by pancreatic cancer

Understanding penile cancer

Treating penile cancer at the ONJ Centre

Support and services for patients and families affected by penile cancer

Understanding prostate cancer

Treating prostate cancer at the ONJ Centre

Optimal Care Pathway - Prostate cancer

Support and services for patients and families affected by prostate cancer

Understanding stomach cancer

Treating stomach cancer at the ONJ Centre

Optimal Care Pathway - Oesophagogastric cancer

Support and services for patients and families affected by stomach cancer

Understanding testicular cancer

Treating testicular cancer at the ONJ Centre

Support and services for patients and families affected by testicular cancer

Understanding thyroid cancer

Treating thyroid cancer at the ONJ Centre

Support and services for patients and families affected by thyroid cancer

Useful links on complementary therapies, alternative therapies and other therapies

The links below provide direction to reliable sources of information on complementary, alternative and other therapies. 

 

Complementary therapies

An overview of the role of complementary therapies in cancer care

Quackwatch

Information on health-related frauds, myths, fads, fallacies and misconduct

Herbs, diet and other therapies

Information on therapies using herbs and diet

Holistic health care

Naturopathy, traditional Chinese medicine, Ayurvedic medicine and homeopathy

ONJ Centre - Statement on Medicinal Cannabis

Position statement on medicinal cannabis

 

 

Complementary therapies

A range of individual and group Wellness Programs are available to ONJ Centre patients, their families and carers.

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Useful links to practical and emotional supports and services

The table below provides a list of interest areas for patients and the families as well as links to supports and services, both within the ONJ Centre and the wider community.

 

Canteen

Supporting young people affected by cancer (ages 12 - 25)

Redkite

Supporting young people with cancer (ages 0 - 25)

Talking to kids about cancer

What to say to kids when you or a loved one has cancer

Who cares for the carer? webinar recording

Are you supporting someone with cancer? Do you find you are worried or anxious, have no time for yourself?  Are you wondering what other support services may be available?

Presented by the Carer Gateway and Merri Carer Services in conjunction with the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre.

Carers Victoria

Carers Victoria is the statewide voice for family carers, representing and providing support to carers in Victoria.

Carer Gateway

Carer Gateway is a national online and phone service that provides practical information and resources to support carers. The interactive service finder helps carers connect to local support services.

Centrelink - Carers

The Department of Human Services provides financial support for carers including allowances, payments and other services.

Department of Human Services (DHS)

Support for home-based carers in Victoria 

My Aged Care

Support when caring for someone or caring for someone at home.

Understanding Research & Clinical Trials

Information about research and clinical trials in Victoria.

Victorian Cancer Trials Link

Search the latest trials, resources and enquire about cancer trials at the ONJ Centre.

ONJ Centre - Clinical Trials

The ONJ Centre's Clinical Trials Department.

Continence Foundation of Australia

Supporting bladder and bowel health

Independence Australia

Medical supplies and healthcare products - incontinence aids

National Public Toilet Map - Melbourne

A project of the national continence program helping people easily locate public toilets 

Cancer Council Victoria

Diet and nutrition support and resources for people living with cancer.

Department of Health | Eat Well - Eat for Health

Recommendations on choosing foods for good health and to reduce our risk of chronic health problems.

Beyond Blue

Support. Advice. Action.

Black Dog Institute

Dedicated to understanding, preventing and treating significant mental health challenges

ONJ Centre Clinical Psychology Service

The Clinical Psychology Service at the ONJ Centre supporting people with cancer and their families. 

Cancer Council Victoria

Exercise information and resources for people living with cancer.

Cancer Council Victoria

Understanding cancer-related fatigue.

ONJ Centre - The Fatigue Factor

The Fatigue Factor is a support program at the ONJ Centre for patients affected by cancer-related fatigue. Contact the Wellness Centre to express your interest in attending an upcoming program.

Cancer Council Victoria

Information, links and services for those with a family history of cancer.

Austin Health - Clinical Genetics Service

The Austin provides a team of clinical geneticists, genetic counsellors, medical oncologists and support staff, working together with cancer specialists to help people make informed decisions about their health and wellbeing through genetic diagnosis, counselling and support.

Andrology Australia

What every man needs to know

Continence Foundation of Australia

Supporting bladder and bowel health

National Public Toilet Map - Melbourne

A project of the national continence program

Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia

Dedicated to reducing the impact of prostate cancer on Australian men, their partners and families, recognising the diversity of the Australian community

Prostate Heidelberg Support Group

Community-based support group for men with prostate cancer

Sexual Health Service

Available by appointment in the Wellness Centre on the first Tuesday of every month

Advance Care Planning

Be open. Be ready. Be heard.

Palliative Care Australia

Information and support for patients and carers

Pastoral and spiritual care

Supporting the meaningful aspects of a person's life including significant relationships expressed in family, community, the sacred, religion, nature, art and music.

Cancer Council Victoria - Legal and Financial Service

Legal Referral Service, the Financial Planning Referral Service, the Workplace Advisory Service, and the Small Business Advice Service

Centrelink

Access to government allowances, assistance and services

Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS)

(VPTAS) covers some costs incurred by rural Victorians when they travel more than 100 kilometres one way for specialist medical treatment

Centrelink

Access to government allowances, assistance and services for people living with illness or disability

Independence Australia

Support for people living with a disability

Legal Aid Victoria

Free, confidential information about the law

Office of the Public Advocate

Safeguarding the rights and interests of people with disability

State Trustees

Financial services, trusts, will-writing - planning ahead for those you love

Maurice Blackburn Lawyers

Social Justice Law Firm

Breast Cancer Network Australia (BCNA)

Supporting Australian affected by breast cancer

Counterpart

Women supporting women with cancer

The 4 C's

Chicks with Cancer who Coffee and Chat 

Sexual Health Service

Available by appointment in the Wellness Centre on the first Tuesday of every month

Cancer Council Victoria

The Healthy Living After Cancer program offers free health coaching over the phone, with experienced cancer nurses. The program can help you get active, eat better and feel better, so that you can do more of the things that are important to you.

Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre

Supporting cancer patients and their families following cancer treatment.

 

 

Victorian Cancer Services Guide

Search over 470 services across Victoria - health services and information, practical support and health and wellbeing.

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Information in your preferred language

If you have any difficulty finding information in your preferred language, please ask a volunteer to help, or you can speak to a cancer nurse through an interpreter by calling Cancer Council Victoria's Multilingual Cancer Information Line on 13 14 50. You may also access cancer information fact-sheets and videos anytime, through the Cancer Council NSW website.

Austin Health's interpreters, who speak more than 70 languages are available to assist you. Austin Health can provide you with the services of a professional interpreter or Aboriginal Hospital Liaison Officer during your hospital stay or appointment. Please ask your doctor or nurse to arrange one for you. You may also request an interpreter with a member of your treatment team when you make your next Specialist Clinic appointment.

 

Interpreters Available

How to book an interpreter

Visiting the ONJ Centre?

We invite you to visit the Info Lounge to access our friendly and knowledgeable Information Service. You may also access or request printed copies of any of the above information.

 

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Visit the ONJ Centre Info Lounge

Here you will be able to find reliable information, access computers or speak to a staff member or volunteer for support. Located on Level 3 of the ONJ Centre, across from the cafe.

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