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 8:30am to 4:30pm (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 |