New Service at TCH

For those people who have not as yet managed to discover the Canberra One Stop Cancer Web Shop which is linked to this site I suggest that you take a look at it and find out exactly what services are available locally for those of us who are afflicted with one form of cancer or another.

A recent innovation which has not as yet been mentioned anywhere is the creation at the Canberra Hospital of a new service which employs a Nurse Care Coordinator for Head and Neck Cancers

According to the pamphlet provided:

A Nurse Care Coordinator is a specialist nurse who can help you and those close to you to:

• Adjust to the diagnosis of cancer;
• Navigate your treatment plan
• Obtain accurate information and support along the way

The Nurse Care Coordinator has advanced knowledge of cancers of the head and neck area and the services available in the community to support you

The Nurse Care Coordinator works closely with all members of the healthcare team especially medical staff, nurses, nutrition experts, social workers and speech pathologists.

If anyone wishes to contact the hospital about this I suggest that they call (02) 62443446