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

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