Useful information

For Information about Breast Cancer, treatment options and online support

  • Cancer Australia works to reduce the impact of cancer and improve the well being of those diagnosed by ensuring that evidence informs cancer prevention, screening, diagnosis, treatment and supportive care
  • Breast Cancer Network of Australia provides free information resources, including the My Journey Kit, which is a comprehensive information resource for women newly diagnosed with breast cancer and the Hope & Hurdles Pack for women with secondary breast cancer.
  • BreastScreen WA provides free mammogram screening to women over 50 every two years
  • Menopausal Symptoms after Cancer Clinic. For information about menopause occurring as a result of treatment for cancer contact 9340 1355
  • YWCA Encore. An exercise program designed specifically for women who have experienced mastectomy, lumpectomy or breast reconstruction surgery at any time in their lives
  • The Silver Chain Association of WA For home care and nursing care assistance contact 1300 650 803 (24 hour number)
  •  Australia's leading source for trustworthy health and medical information written by doctors. Learn about breast cancer causes, diagnosis, treatment, diet, management, prevention and view 3D animations
  • Cosmetic tattooing. Following breast reconstruction surgery some women like to have the area around the reconstructed nipple coloured, which can be done by cosmetic tattooing. www.permanentmakeup.com.au www.makeovermiracles.com.au

For information about local services for cancer in general

Online support and information

If you can’t make it to a support group, but feel you would benefit from talking to other women living with breast cancer.

Breast Cancer Click

Aussie Breast Cancer Forum

Breast cancer resources

Cant understand medical terminology?

www.imaginis.com/glossary/glossary/
Breast Cancer Glossary of Medical Terms

Consumer advocacy and information

www.hconc.org.au/
The Health Consumers' Council is an independent community based organisation, representing the consumers' voice in health policy, planning, research and service delivery

Adventure events for women with breast cancer

www.amazonheart.org/aboutus.html

International not-for-profit network of young breast cancer survivors and supporters

www.youngsurvival.org