Cancer Information
The Cancer Council ACT provides a range of free cancer information booklets and information sheets. Some resources are available to be downloaded in PDF format and are listed below.
For a full list of our resources or for more information, please contact the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20.
Information Pack for Cancer Patients
This is a free pack designed for people recently diagnosed with cancer. It contains useful booklets and information, including a directory of cancer related services in the ACT.
Ask your doctor or treatment team for a copy of the pack, or call the Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20 to order.
Cancer Services Directory
A directory of cancer related services in the ACT. The directory is available to download or a hard copy may be ordered by calling the Cancer Council Helpline on 13 11 20.
Cancer Information
 Cancer Services ACT 2007-2008
Breast Cancer
Breast Cancer (Information sheet)
 Understanding Breast Cancer (The Cancer Council NSW)
Brain Tumours
Understanding Brain Tumours (The Cancer Council NSW)
Bowel Cancer
Bowel Cancer (Information sheet)
Understanding Bowel Cancer (The Cancer Council NSW)
Cervical Cancer
Cervical Cancer (Information sheet)
Understanding Cervical Cancer (The Cancer Council NSW)
Leukaemia
Understanding Acute Leukaemia (The Cancer Council NSW)
Understanding Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (The Cancer Council NSW)
Understanding Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (The Cancer Council NSW)
Lung Cancer
Lung Cancer (Information sheet)
Understanding Lung Cancer (The Cancer Council NSW)
Lymphoma
Understanding Hodgkin’s Disease (The Cancer Council NSW)
Understanding Non-Hodgkin’s Lymphoma (The Cancer Council NSW)
Ovarian Cancer
Ovarian Cancer (Information sheet)
Understanding Ovarian Cancer (The Cancer Council NSW)
Prostate Cancer
Prostate Problems (Information sheet)
Understanding Prostate Cancer (The Cancer Council NSW)
Skin Cancer
Early Detection and Treatment of Skin Cancer (Information sheet).
Skin Cancer (Information sheet).
Understanding Melanoma (The Cancer Council NSW)
Understanding Skin Cancer (The Cancer Council NSW)
Testicular Cancer
Testicular Cancer (Information sheet)
Please call the Cancer Council Helpline 13 11 20 if you would like to order any of these publications or if you are interested in a topic that's not covered in the list.
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