Support

Pancare Foundation

Cancer counselling Cancer information Emotional support Exercise and physical activity programs Financial support and information Food and nutrition Legal support Physical symptoms and side effects Support from cancer nurses Support from other health professionals Talking with others who have had cancer Wellbeing programs Your rights and speaking up

Service available in:

All states and territories

What the service does

Pancare Support offers help, information and support for people affected by pancreatic, liver, stomach, biliary and oesophageal cancers. It is open to people with these cancers and their families. Support is based on individual needs. This may include care from nurses, help to organise care, counselling, advice from a dietitian and help with finances. There are also support groups connecting people with others who have been through the same experience. Support is available at any stage, no matter the situation. The service is available across Australia.

Key details

Operating hours

7 days, 24 hours

Delivery methods

Phone
Video call
Email
Online

Cost

Completely free

Eligibility / Role

Person with cancer
Carer
Family/friends

Accessibility

Audio resources
Accessible website

Language and community

Offer in-language support

Translated information
Support by Translating and Interpreting Services

Language supported other than English

  • Mandarin
  • Cantonese
  • Vietnamese
  • Arabic
  • Greek
  • Italian

Community and identity

Tailored information available for:

Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people

Cancers supported

Cancer type

  • Pancreatic cancer
  • Oesophageal cancer
  • Stomach cancer
  • Liver cancer
  • Gallbladder and bile duct cancers

Cancer stage

All stages