You may have to re-think how you want to maintain your relationships and social roles and meet your responsibilities within your family, as a result of your cancer. You may have to re-organise family routines, tasks and ask for help.
Depending on your circumstances, there may be some community support available to help you with these changes.
We've collected our favourite resources for you to read, watch, listen to, download and share to better understand and manage this concern, as well as clinical services if you would prefer to speak to someone about the emotional challenges of cancer treatment.
Mummy’s Wish
MUMMY'S WISH
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This practical support for parents with cancer started in Brisbane by 2 mums going through cancer who had your children. It can provide practical help (house cleaning or ready made meals) and support to mums with children under 12 years old. They also have a great “Bear” Program, where you can get a signature voice-recordable comfort bear filles with stuffing (and LOVE).
Occupational Therapists
Occupational Therapists can help you to improve independence, safety, wellbeing and quality of life. If you would like to link with one of our occupational therapists, please ask your treating health professional to send a referral.
Cancer Council’s Support Services
Talk to a health professional who has a background in understanding cancer and how it impacts family’s and friends and the person with cancer.
Leisure Therapists
Social Workers
Social workers work primarily with the social and emotional aspects of cancer. Social Workers offer counselling and interventions including information and referrals (if required) to available community services that may help support navigation through the emotional, social and economic impacts of a cancer diagnosis.
