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About Cancer
Find information about cancer types, coping with a diagnosis, treatments, side effects, living well after diagnosis & treatment, caring for loved ones, resources for your community and more.
Get Support
Our cancer helpline consultants are ready for your call to support all people impacted by cancer. We may be able to assist with direct support services or by putting you in touch with other people who can support you.
Preventing Cancer
Discover lifestyle choices to minimise your risk of getting cancer and the importance of screening and early detection for cancer survival.
Research
Research programs save lives, improve treatments and quality of life for cancer survivors.
Get Involved
Cancer Council exists through the generosity of the community. Find out how you can participate by donating, volunteering, fundraising or partnering with us.

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You can find many useful resources online, but not all websites are reliable. These websites are good sources of support and information.

Australian

Cancer Council Australia

Cancer Council Online Community

Cancer Council podcasts

Australian Breast Device Registry

Australian Society of Plastic Surgeons

Breast Cancer Network Australia

Breast Surgeons of Australia and New Zealand

Breconda Breast Reconstruction Decision Aid

Healthdirect Australia

Look Good Feel Better

McGrath Foundation

Reclaim Your Curves

Services Australia

Therapeutic Goods Administration Breast Implant hub

International

American Cancer Society

Breast Cancer Now (UK)

Cancer Research UK

Macmillan Cancer Support (UK)

National Cancer Institute (US)

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