Information and support organisations

Visit these links for general cancer information, support, clinical trials and reliable health information.

General cancer organisations

Also see our list of information and support for specific cancer types.

Australian

Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre
Cancer Action Victoria
Cancer Australia
Cancer Council Victoria
Cancer Council Victoria: Your guides to best cancer care
Our Mob and Cancer

International

Please be aware that some services and products mentioned on these international websites may not be available to Australians.
American Cancer Society (USA)
American Institute for Cancer Research (USA)
Macmillan (UK)
Memorial Sloane Kettering Cancer Center (USA) and About Herbs database

Clinical trials

Australian Cancer Trials
An Australian Government website with information about the latest clinical trials in cancer care, including trials that are currently recruiting new participants.

Australian Clinical Trials
A joint initiative between the National Health and Medical Research Council and the Department of Industry, Innovation and Science providing information and resources about clinical trials.

Australian New Zealand Clinical Trials Registry
The ANZCTR is an online registry of clinical trials being undertaken in Australia, New Zealand and elsewhere.

Australia New Zealand Gynaecological Oncology Group – clinical trials
Find gynaecological cancer clinical trials currently recruiting participants.

Cancer Australia – Search clinical trials
Search for clinical trials by a range of criteria, including cancer type, stage and location of recruitment.

Victorian Cancer Trials Link
Cancer Council Victoria resource helping Victorians with cancer to find new treatment options.

Practical support

Advance Care Planning Australia
Australasian Lymphology Association – Find a practitioner
Australian Council of Stoma Associations
Beyond Blue
My Cancer Guide: Find support services that are right for you
Carers Victoria
Continence Foundation of Australia
Gather My Crew
Limbs4Life
The Australian Orthotic Prosthetic Association
OlderCan
Our mob and cancer: Where can I get help and support?
Palliative Care Victoria
Radiation Oncology: Targeting cancer
SANE Australia
Victorian Patient Transport Assistance Scheme (VPTAS)
WeCan
Women + money – resources

General health information

Ask Early Menopause
Better Health Channel
Early menopause: women's experiences
healthdirect
Jean Hailes
Lymphoedema: what you need to know