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Breast Cancer Nurses are experienced Registered Nurses who specialise in the care and support of patients with breast cancer.
After your diagnosis of breast cancer, a Breast Cancer Nurse is available to support you and your family or carer when making informed decisions about your surgery, treatment and ongoing care.
Many patients report it is helpful to have contact with a Breast Cancer Nurse as early as possible in their diagnosis.
Breast Cancer Nurses provide practical support helping you and your family progress along your breast cancer pathway smoothly.
A Breast Cancer Nurse is available to:
- Discuss how cancer treatments work, your options and choices.
- Discuss what will happen during your stay in hospital and after.
- Visit you in the hospital if you wish.
- Work with you and your health care team to provide you with the support you need.
- Listen to worries and concerns from you and your family about your treatment and prognosis.
- Provide support for you and your family.
Breast Cancer Nurses can:
- Provide care and support as required before and after surgery.
- Provide information on well-being and support programs or connect you with support groups.
- Refer to other health care providers if required (eg. Physiotherapists, counsellors).
- Organise soft breast prosthesis when required.
- Liaise with your doctor and treatment team to ensure you receive the best possible care.
- Provide care and support as required while you receive chemotherapy or radiotherapy treatment.
A Breast Cancer Nurse can provide a consistent source of information, care and emotional support throughout your breast cancer experience and beyond.
How to contact a Breast Cancer Nurse
You may be referred by one of your treating doctors or health care professionals or you can contact us directly.
Launceston
Sandra Carter - Breast Cancer Care – CNC
- WP Holman Clinic, Launceston
- Phone: 6777 8891
- Mobile: 0429 389 102
- Email: [email protected]
McGrath Breast Care Nurse
- Cancer Support Centre, Launceston
- Phone: 6777 4021
- Mobile: 0438 791 794
North West
Gill Slater – McGrath Breast Care Nurse
- NWRH, Burnie
- Phone: 6493 6048
- Mobile: 0417 376 841
- Email: [email protected]
