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Supporting cancer patients beyond diagnosis

Medical Forum·August 20, 2025
CPD VerifiedGuest Column
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It takes a village to support a cancer patient through the journey, and Cancer Council WA’s Melanie Marsh urges doctors to share the load through its support line.

When a patient hears the words “you have cancer” it changes everything. For many, the days and weeks that follow are filled with fear, confusion and unanswered questions.

As a GP or specialist, you may be one of the first trusted voices they hear – a steady presence during a deeply uncertain time. But you don’t have to support them alone.

One of the most powerful –...

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