Cancer Council Resources
Additional Resources
Breast cancer
This handbook includes tips to help health professionals provide information, support, and guidance to Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people in their community with breast cancer.
The investigation of a new breast symptom: A guide for GPs
This guide outlines the steps to be taken in investigating symptoms that could be indicative of breast cancer and provides information about the triple test app
Recommended management of a patient with a breast implant
This guide supports GPs in assessing and managing patients with breast implant. It is designed to complement existing clinical guidelines, such as Cancer Austr
Advice about familial aspects of breast cancer and epithelial ovarian cancer
This guide for health professionals includes management options for women at increased risk of breast cancer due to family history.
Risk-reducing medication for women at increased risk of breast cancer due to family history – FAQs
This resource has been created for GPs to facilitate discussions about the use of risk-reducing medication* with women who are concerned about their risk of bre
Bowel cancer
Communication risks and benefits of colorectal cancer screening to patients at average risk of colorectal cancer
Illustrates projected outcomes for Australians at average and moderate risk across various colorectal cancer screening options: colonoscopy, iFOBT, or no screen
Educational flipchart on bowel cancer for the community
This resource aids healthcare providers in educating communities about bowel cancer and the importance of participating in bowel cancer screening.
Educational flipchart on bowel cancer for the Aboriginal community
This resource educates Aboriginal communities on the importance of bowel cancer screening. Email wacpcn@health.wa.gov.au to request a copy.
Cervical cancer
Female genital cutting/mutilation (FGC/M) & cervical screening - A guide for practitioners
Provides information and strategies to help prepare for cervical screening appointments with women who have experienced FGC/M.
Cervical screening pathway for women at intermediate risk
Outlines cervical screening based on oncogenic HPV results: HPV not detected, HPV detected (not 16/18), HPV detected (16/18), and unsatisfactory HPV test.
Pathology test guide for cervical (clinician-collected) and vaginal (self-collected) testing
This table outlines the guidelines for pathology testing of cervical and vaginal samples.
Education flipchart on cervical screening for the Aboriginal community
The flipchart is designed to assist healthcare providers in WA in discussing the importance of regular cervical screening with Aboriginal women.
Endometrial cancer
Shared follow-up care for women low-risk endometrial cancer: A guide for GPs
This guide focuses on managing follow-up care and support for women after completing active treatment for low-risk* endometrial cancer.
GPs and gynaecologists in assessing pre- and peri-menopausal women with abnormal vaginal bleeding.
This guide was developed to assist GPs and Gynaecologists in assessing pre and peri menopausal women with abnormal vaginal bleeding.
Lung cancer
Investigating symptoms of lung cancer: A guide for all health professionals
This guide helps health professionals identify and appropriately investigate symptoms and signs of lung cancer, supporting timely patient referral.
Risk factors for lung cancer: An overview of the evidence
This resource supports health professionals in identifying the risk factors of lung cancer, and understanding the degree to which these factors increase risk.
Ovarian cancer
Assessment of symptoms that may be ovarian cancer: a guide for GPs
This guide aims to help GPs assess whether a woman with persistent, unexplained symptoms may have ovarian cancer.
Appropriate referral for women with suspected ovarian cancer
This resource, including the Risk of Malignancy Index, information to help clinicians identify women who should be referred to a gynaecological oncologist.
Advice about familial aspects of breast cancer and epithelial ovarian cancer
This guide for health professionals includes management options for women at increased risk of breast cancer due to family history.
Psychosocial issues
Clinical guidance for responding to suffering in adults with cancer
The document provides healthcare professionals with information designed to guide the provision of psychosocial clinical care.
Recommendations for the identification and management of fear of cancer recurrence in adult cancer survivors
Includes statements and recommendations based on available evidence about the identification of fear of cancer recurrence, and support.
Viral hepatitis and liver cancer
Decision making in hepatitis C virus
This resource offers a comprehensive overview of hepatitis C diagnosis, treatment, and follow-up, aiding GPs and primary care providers in managing hepatitis C.
Decision making in hepatitis B virus
This resource aids clinical decision-making in hepatitis B, covering testing procedures, serology interpretation, initial assessment, and ongoing monitoring.
Supporting your patients:
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- Access our print and digital resources, freely available for health professionals to utilise in their practice, providing information and support for patients in cancer prevention, diagnosis, treatment, and survivorship.
- If you have a patient or carer affected by cancer, please complete the health professional referral form. One of our cancer nurses will contact them to discuss how we can assist. Cancer Council WA offers a range of practical and financial support programs, including assistance with financial hardship, practical help, pro bono services, and support for living well after treatment.
- Download the Cancer Council WA Pro Bono Program guidelines and application form.