If You’ve Just Been Diagnosed
A diagnosis of breast cancer can be life-changing and confusing. If you need support with this change, our team can walk you through some, or many parts of your journey, tailored to your specific needs. Your care with us could include support from a specialist breast care nurse, one-on-one counselling, support groups, therapy workshops, or practical or financial backup, completely free-of-charge. We’re here to walk beside you.
Where To Start
A conversation is a great place to start. We can have a chat about your situation, your particular needs, or answer any questions you have about your breast cancer experience.
What happens next
You may be assigned a breast care nurse or counsellor, or have a chat with our Support Services Coordinator about financial or practical support.
Advice for family, friends and carers
Keeping yourself and the person you care for well are equally important. Our range of support for partners and carers can be personalised to your needs.
How we help
Our services cater to the unique needs and challenges faced by each individual, and are available for the whole family – husbands, wives, children and carers.
Specialist Breast Care Nurses
Our specialist breast care nurses are there for every step. They help our clients understand their diagnoses and treatment plans, navigate health services, and communicate and liaise with multidisciplinary care teams.
Counsellors
Our counsellors provide personalised one-on-one counselling sessions, facilitate monthly peer-appropriate support groups, and hold regular art and clay therapy workshops.
Financial & Practical Support
Our Support Service Coordinator can provide a limited amount of financial and practical assistance to eligible clients struggling to pay basic utility bills, fuel or groceries due to a cancer diagnosis.
Living Well Program
Breast Cancer Care WA presents a suite of wellness activities, interactive workshops, educational webinars, discussion groups and community events designed to empower people who have completed active treatment for early breast cancer. or are living with metastatic breast cancer.
Support Groups
Our counsellors facilitate monthly support groups tailored to age and breast cancer stage in various locations throughout the metropolitan and regional areas.