Cancer Nurse Coordination Service
This service comprises a team of specialist senior cancer nurses located in metropolitan Perth and country WA. They have a strategic and clinical function and support patients by;
- Assisting them through the health care system and finding the best services to help them and their families.
- Acting as a central point of contact for patients, families and health care professionals.
- Assisting with coordinating appointments.
- Providing and explaining information on diagnosis, treatment and all aspects of the cancer journey.
- Liaising and linking with other services both within treating hospital and the wider community.
The service is available Monday to Friday 8am to 4pm (excluding public holidays).
Metropolitan Cancer Nurse Coordination Services
For further information and contact details of each service, click below.
Aboriginal Cancer Service
The Aboriginal Cancer Nurse Coordinator provide a shared-care approach to assessing your needs and assist in coordinating your cancer care in a culturally sensitive and safe way.
More information about the Aboriginal Cancer Service.
Breast cancer
Click on one of the following types of breast cancer for more information:
Colorectal cancer
Includes cancers in the:
- colon (large bowel)
- rectum
- anus
More information about colorectal cancer.
Gynaecology cancer
Includes cancers of the:
- vulva
- vagina
- cervix
- uterus (womb)
- ovary
- fallopian tube
- primary peritoneal
- Gestational Trophoblastic Disease
More information about gynaecology cancer.
Haematology cancer
Cancers include:
- Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML)
- Acute Lymphocytic Leukaemia (ALL)
- Chronic Myeloid Leukaemia (CML)
- Chronic Lymphocytic Leukaemia (CLL)
- Multiple Myeloma (MM)
- Hodgkins Lymphoma (HL)
- Non-Hodgkins Lymphoma (NHL)
More information about haematology cancer.
Head and Neck cancer
Includes cancers of the:
- lip
- gum
- mouth
- tongue
- parotid and saliva glands
- tonsil
- oropharynx
- nasopharynx
- larynx
- thyroid
- eye
More information about head and neck cancer.
Neuroendocrine Tumours
Covers advanced progressive neuroendocrine tumours.
More information about neuroendocrine tumours.
Neurology (Brain) cancer
Cancers include:
- High Grade Astrocytoma's
- Glioblastoma Multiforme
- Oligodendrogliomas
- Ependymomas
- Mixed Gliomas
More information about neurology cancer.
Rare and Less Common cancer
Cancers include:
- rare endocrine cancers (such as advanced thyroid, pituitary, adrenocortical, pheochromocytoma, paraganglioma)
- cancer patients with a rare cancer syndrome
- other rare cancers (including cancers of unknown primary)
More information about rare and less common cancer.
Skin and Melanoma cancer
Cancers include:
- skin cancer
- Melanoma
More information about skin and melanoma cancer.
Thoracic (Lung) cancer
Includes cancers in the:
- lung
- pleura (lining of the lung)
- bronchus
- trachea
- thymus
- mesothelioma
More information about thoracic cancer.
Upper Gastro-Intestinal (UGI) cancer
Includes cancers in the:
- oesophagus
- stomach
- small bowels
- pancreas
- gallbladder
- primary liver
- intra and extra hepatic bile ducts
More information about UGI cancer.
Urology cancer
Includes cancers in the:
- kidney
- upper urinary tract
- bladder
- prostate
- testicle
- penis
More information about urology cancer.
Youth Cancer Service
More information about the Youth Cancer Service (external site).
WA Country Health Service - Rural Cancer Nurse Coordination Services
| Rural Cancer Nurse Coordination Services | |
|---|---|
| Metro / Rural (Perth Based) | 0429 208 625 |
| Goldfields | 0429 080 547 |
| Great Southern | 0427 199 777 |
| Kimberley | 0419 950 022 |
| Midwest | 0407 789 774 |
| Pilbara | 0429 083 364 |
| Southwest | 0427 446 028 |
| Wheatbelt | 0427 988 226 |