The following patient information resources and website recommendations have been provided to assist our Mater Cancer Care Centre patients in understanding current detection, treatment and support options.
Patient education videos
Chemotherapy education
View this resource for further information on what to do before starting chemotherapy treatment.
Immunotherapy education
View this resource for further information on what to do before starting immunotherapy treatment.
Combination therapy education
View this resource for further information on what to do before starting a combination of chemotherapy and immunotherapy treatment.
Patient information brochures
Mater Cancer Care Centre patient information brochures are available for patients undergoing cancer care.
Specific information about fatigue, ways to help prevent infection ways to help prevent infection, mouth ulcers, nausea and vomiting while undergoing cancer care can be found here.
Additional resources
The information below is to support you learn more about:
- how to look after your wellbeing during cancer treatment
- recommended websites with information about cancer and its treatment.
If you would like to discuss your symptoms or this information, please talk to your medical team at your next appointment. You may also be eligible to access professional services from Mater support services.
Cancer wellbeing
Nutrition information
Physical activity and exercise information
- Mater Physiotherapy Cancer Rehab group
- Mater Physiotherapy Return to Wellness group (Breast cancer)
- Cancer Exercise Toolkit
- YMCA Cancer Survivor Exercise group
Mindfulness/Relaxation information
- Mater Allied Health Occupational Therapy Mind and Body Wellbeing through Cancer Treatment and Beyond group (Mindfulness)
- Cancer Council Mindfulness programs
- Cancer Council Relaxation workshops
Emotional support information
- Mater Allied Health Psychology Living Well after Cancer group
- Cancer Council Queensland Get Support
- Cancer Council Podcast information and insights for people affected by cancer
Lymphoedema services information
- Australasian Lymphology Association
- Mater Health and Wellness
- Mater public lymphoedema services
Oncology
- Cancer Council Qld
- Red kite
- Canteen
- EviQ
- Look Good Feel Better
- Mummy’s Wish
- Advanced Breast Cancer group
- Breast cancer network Australia
- Ovarian Cancer Australia
- Bowel Cancer Australia
- Pan Support (pancreatic cancer support)
- Australian Government: Cancer Australia
- Lung Foundation Australia
- Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia
- Carers Australia
- Neuroendocrine Cancer Australia
- Rare Cancers Australia
- Cure Brain Cancer Foundation
- Melanoma Institute Australia
Haematology
Palliative care