Support

Pancare Foundation

Cancer counselling Cancer information Emotional support Financial support and information Support from cancer nurses Support from other health professionals Talking with others who have had cancer

Service available in:

All states and territories

What the service does

Pancare Support supports people affected by upper gastrointestinal cancers, including biliary, liver, oesophageal, stomach and pancreatic cancers. Support is available to patients, family members and carers. Services include online or telephone support from cancer nurses, counsellors, dietitian, care coordination, financial help. Pancare Support also offers support groups where people can connect with others who have had a similar experience. Support is available anywhere in Australia.

Key details

Operating hours

Mon–Fri 9am–5pm

Delivery methods

Phone
Video call
Email
Online

Cost

Completely free

Eligibility / Role

Person with cancer
Carer
Family/friends

Accessibility

Audio resources
Accessible website
Plain English resources
Easy English resources

Language and community

Offer in-language support

Translated information
Support by Translating and Interpreting Services

Language supported other than English

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

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