People who have had cancer treatment may fear it will return or progress. People fear needing further treatment or more life disruptions. They can also fear how further cancer might affect family and friends.
Information for cancer survivors and their carers
- Coping with the fear of cancer coming back (fear of cancer recurrence) fact sheet, Australian Cancer Survivorship Centre
- Emotional Support, My Cancer Guide, Cancer Council Victoria
- Dealing With Cancer that Comes Back website, American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) (US)
- Fear of the cancer coming back website, Cancer Council Victoria
- Managing fear, The thing about cancer podcast, Cancer Council
- Fear of cancer recurrence - 5 ways to lessen your anxiety online seminar, Canadian Cancer Survivor Network (CA)
- Cancer Mind Plan website, Cancer Mind Care
Clinical services at Peter Mac Melbourne campus
The following services are available to patients at Peter Mac Melbourne. Please speak with your oncology team if you are being treated elsewhere. You may have different clinical service options.
- Psychology services: Psychologists use various approaches to help people with cancer and their carers adjust to the challenges of cancer. These challenges can be emotional and psychological.
- Optimisation clinic: This multidisciplinary outpatient clinic is for cancer survivors with complex needs. Services include a dietitian, psychologist, physiotherapist, and occupational therapist. Speak to your treating team to be referred to this clinic.
- The Wellbeing Centre: The Wellbeing Centre is on Level 1 of the Peter Mac Melbourne building. It is a gathering place for patients, their families and carers. It offers a variety of programs, services and education opportunities.
Other clinical services in the Parkville precinct
Peter Mac are also part of the Parkville precinct. This precinct includes Royal Melbourne Hospital and Royal Women’s Hospital. Please email