How to obtain copies
For single copies, please download individual pdf files from the list below.
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Cancer Education Video
The Cancer Education Video was developed to improve cancer outcomes for Aboriginal people by increasing knowledge and behaviour change in cancer prevention, screening, early detection, treatment and support.
The video has clear and simple messages and gives facts about cancer to help break down the myths and fears surrounding cancer. The video has six chapters that look at:
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- What is cancer?
- Risk factors and prevention (what causes cancer)
- Screening (National screening programs)
- Finding cancer early (what symptoms to look for)
- Treatment and support
- Summary (a bit of everything above)
Publications and links
Cancer Council NSW and the Aboriginal Health & Medical Research Council have developed a book of stories from Aboriginal people affected by cancer titled Aboriginal Cancer Journeys: Our stories of kinship, hope and survival. It includes personal insights and words of wisdom so Aboriginal people can get an insight into other Aboriginal peoples experiences of cancer.
Cancer Council NSW and the Aboriginal Health and Medical Research Council also developed some accompanying fact sheets that provide easy-to-read information about cancer, it’s treatments and side effects. These include:
- What is cancer?
- Cancer treatment
- Making treatment decisions
- Talking about cancer
- Practical information for people having cancer treatment
- Looking after someone with cancer
- Natural therapies and cancer
- What is palliative care?
The book, together with the 8 fact sheet pads (50 fact sheets/pad) can be ordered – please see ‘How to obtain copies’ at top of the page.
Brochure: Let's talk about living with cancer
The 'Let's talk about living with cancer' brochure has been developed to help Aboriginal people understand more about cancer.
Poster: Let's talk about living with cancer
The 'Let's talk about living with cancer' poster has been developed to help Aboriginal people understand more about cancer.
Bookmark: We're here for you
This bookmark is a useful reference for Cancer Council 13 11 20 services and is designed for Aboriginal people, organisations and community groups.
"A whispered sort of stuff": A community report on research about Aboriginal people's beliefs about cancer and experiences of cancer in Western Australia
This report about Aboriginal people's experiences of cancer and cancer services summarises Aboriginal people's experiences of cancer in WA.
Poster: At least a third of all cancers can be prevented with a healthy lifestyle
Aboriginal Healthy lifestyle poster, preventable cancers, at least a third of all cancers can be prevented, healthy lifestyle
Factsheets
Cancer Council NSW and Menzies School of Health Research in conjunction with a Clinical Advisory Group and an Indigenous Consultation Group have collaboratively produced more detailed fact sheets about cancer for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
What is cancer?
This fact sheet provides information on cancer facts, about cancer growth, the difference between benign and malignant tumours, and who to speak to.
Understanding cancer talk
This fact sheet provides a glossary of key terminology doctors may use about types of cancers, treatment, and the roles of different health professionals.
Surgery
This fact sheet provides information on surgery for cancer treatment, and answers key questions a patient may ask about the procedure.
Radiotherapy
This fact sheet provides information on radiotherapy for cancer treatment, and answers key questions a patient may ask about the process.
Chemotherapy
This fact sheet provides information on chemotherapy for cancer treatment, and answers key questions a patient may ask about the course of treatment.
Breast cancer
This fact sheet provides information on breast cancer, including symptoms, staging and treatments.
Bowel cancer
This fact sheet provides information on bowel cancer, including symptoms, staging and treatment.
Cervical cancer
This fact sheet provides information on cervical cancer, including symptoms, staging and treatment.
Lung cancer
This fact sheet provides information on lung cancer, including symptoms, staging and treatment.
Prostate cancer
This fact sheet provides information on prostate cancer, including symptoms, staging and treatment.
What men should know about cancer
This fact sheet provides information on common cancers affecting men and the signs and symptoms to look out for to find these cancers early.
Lymphoma
This fact sheet provides information on lymphoma, including symptoms and treatment.
Cancer of the uterus
This fact sheet provides information on cancer of the uterus, including symptoms, staging and treatments.
Leukaemia
This fact sheet provides information on leukaemia, including types of leukaemia, symptoms, tests and treatments.
Head and neck cancer
This fact sheet provides information on head and neck cancer, including symptoms, staging and treatments.
How can I help?
This fact sheet provides information on how to support family or friends with cancer.
Help getting to treatment
This fact sheet provides tips for getting to and from cancer treatment using your own car or using community transport.
Help with money
This fact sheet provides tips for help with money after a cancer diagnosis.
Find Cancer Early resources
The Find Cancer Early campaign has developed Aboriginal specific resources aimed to increase awareness of the early signs and symptoms of skin, bowel, lung, prostate and breast cancer in people aged over 40 years living in regional Western Australia.
The campaign encourages people to find cancer early and tell their doctor without delay. As well as increasing symptom awareness, the campaign aims to break down some of the barriers and myths to seeking help.
Find Cancer Early promotes the message that the earlier cancer is found, the greater the chance of successful treatment.
Although these resources target regional people whose cancer outcomes aren’t as good as those living in Perth, the message of finding cancer early is still relevant to metropolitan people.
The resources feature donated artwork from a Goldfields artist.
Cancer symptom checklist
This checklist includes a plain language checklist of the signs and symptoms of skin, bowel, lung, prostate and breast cancer.
Cancer Education Video Yarning Guide
Cancer Education Video Yarning Guide
Cancer Education Video Yarning Guide