Health + Wellbeing

Here you will find a wide range of resources related to improving physical, mental and emotional health and wellbeing. Some are specific educational guides and videos for patients with a brain tumour or for carers, others provide general cancer guidance around exercise, nutrition, sleep, supportive care, mental health, fertility, coping with fear of recurrence and more.

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AYA Can-Sleep: A guide to sleep for young people who have cancer (Peter Mac Cancer Centre)

AYA Can-Sleep: A guide to sleep for young people who have cancer (Peter Mac Cancer Centre)
Sleep is really important for health and wellbeing. Many young adults have difficulties with sleep during and after cancer treatment. This PDF guide was developed in partnership with young people by the Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult Cancer Service and the Peter MacCallum Cancer Centre Psychosocial Oncology Program. Topics covered in…
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Getting to Grips with General Practice (Peter Mac Cancer Centre)

Getting to Grips with General Practice (Peter Mac Cancer Centre)
A key member of your healthcare team is your GP (General Practitioner). Young adults often tell us they don't have a GP with whom they feel comfortable. Some are unsure what the role of a GP is and how they may be of help. This resource gives practical information and advice on: Why having a GP is important, What GPs can offer, How GPs work…
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Being OK…Being You: A guide for young people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and have cancer (Peter Mac Cancer Centre).

Being OK…Being You: A guide for young people who identify as LGBTIQ+ and have cancer (Peter Mac Cancer Centre).
This guide was developed by the Victorian Adolescent & Young Adult (AYA) Cancer Service and young people themselves. It talks about: The lived experiences of other young people with cancer who identify as LGBTIQ+, Sexuality and gender identity, Common challenges that come with a diagnosis with cancer, Your rights as a young person and…
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Cancer Mind Care website

Cancer Mind Care website
Cancer Mind Care is a self-help online platform launched in 2021. It provides Australia’s first ‘one-stop-shop’ for tailored mental health support for people with cancer, their carers, clinicians and for First Nations peoples. It includes resources on scanxiety, fatigue, fear of recurrence, sleep problems, grief, stress management and more.
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