Psycho-Oncology Service
Service Description
A service available to oncology patients, carers and loved ones who are being treated in the Illawarra Shoalhaven area, or residing in the area and receiving treatment outside. Provides support when learning of a cancer diagnosis and assisting through treatment. It includes concerns with anxiety, depression, panic and fear, fatigue, sleeping and eating issues, sexual difficulties, loss and bereavement, adjusting, getting back to regular routines after treatment, coming to terms with a poor prognosis and other psychological issues.
Alternate Names: Illawarra Cancer Centre
http://www.nsw.gov.au/health/nbmlhd/service-directory?categorySearch=Aged%2520care
ISLHD-ISCAHN@health.nsw.gov.au
Building D, Wollongong Hospital, Loftus St & New Dapto Rd
Wollongong, NSW, 2500
Hours of Operation
Mon-Fri 8:00am-5:00pm, by appointment
Accessibility
Referral System
Treating team, Doctor
Service Fees
None
Organisational Information
Area Served
Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD
Parent Organisation
Illawarra Shoalhaven LHD
Postal Address
Illawarra Cancer Care Centre
Locked Bag 8808
South Coast MC
NSW
2521
Other Information
Volunteering Opportunities
No
Last Updated: 11 April 2024