Online Resources – Moreton Bay Cancer Care

For all people affected by cancer:

Cancer Council Queensland For information on cancer, counselling support, transport services, ESA Wig and Turban service and community workshops
EviQ For information on anticancer drug treatments, radiotherapy and patient education videos
Look Good Feel Better A website dedicated to teaching cancer patients how to manage the appearance-related side-effects caused by cancer treatment. Community workshops available
Cancer Australia For information and statistics on all cancers
Cancer.Net A doctor-approved patient information website for all cancers from American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO)
Cancer Voices Australia A cancer consumer movement led by volunteers affected by cancer who work together on national issues for Australians affected by cancer
World Cancer Research Fund International An organization that funds research on cancer prevention. Good for information about cancer prevention research related to diet, weight and physical activity
Society for Integrative Oncology For information on evidence-based integrative cancer care

For people with breast cancer:

Breast Cancer Network Australia Information and support for patients with early and advanced breast cancer
BCNA’s Online Network An online network/ support group for people at different stages of their breast cancer journey. Read posts, write your own, ask a question or support others.
McGrath Foundation An organization who supports patients and their families experiencing breast cancer. Community nursing support available.
National Breast Cancer Foundation A national organization that funds breast cancer research through money raised by the Australian public. There is also breast cancer information and a breast cancer research blog
Advanced Breast Cancer Group A Queensland-wide service specifically to support women with secondary breast cancer, and their families. It is a Queensland Health-funded group led by professional psychotherapists. Services include weekly support group meet ups, teleconferences and workshops.
Dragons Abreast Australia A group of breast cancer survivors who promote breast cancer awareness and fitness through dragon boating. The nearest group in Moreton Bay is in Bribie Island

For people with lung cancer:

Lung Foundation Australia Information for people with lung-related diseases including lung cancer

For people with gastro-intestinal and hepatobiliary cancers:

Bowel Cancer Australia Information and support for people with bowel cancer
Pancreatica An international organization devoted to promoting education and awareness about pancreatic cancer. Good for information about pancreatic cancer and latest pancreatic cancer research.

For women with gynaecological cancers:

Gynaecological Awareness Information Network Inc (GAIN) Information and support for those affected by gynaecological cancer
Australian Cervical Cancer Foundation An organization that raises awareness and educates communities in Australia and overseas on cervical cancer .
Ovarian Cancer Australia Information and support for women with ovarian cancer, including a free resilience kit.

For men with prostate cancer:

Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Information and support for men with prostate cancer

For people affected by other cancers:

Pseudomyxoma Survivor An international support network for those affected by pseudomyxoma peritonei, appendix cancer and peritoneal surface cancer
Merkelcell.org For information about merkel cell cancer

For young people affected by cancer:

Phone apps that have been found useful to support people living with cancer:

For the local Moreton Bay cancer community:

Moreton Region Breast Cancer Support Group A local Moreton Bay cancer support group for men and women who have had breast cancer
Moreton Bay Regional Prostate Cancer Support Group A local Moreton Bay prostate cancer support group for men who have had prostate cancer
Dragons Abreast Australia Bribie Island A group of breast cancer survivors who meet up to support each other and encourage fitness through dragon boating