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Care of the Older Person with Cancer Toolkit
The VICS Care of the Older Person with Cancer Toolkit has been developed to assist health services and ICS improve the care of the older person with cancer.
The toolkit provides information to help identify and address existing barriers, examples of existing geriatric oncology services and key resources including how-to guides, education opportunities and patient resources.
WCMICS News

Virtual nurse Joanne - now delivering radiotherapy patient education
Patients often struggle to retain the amount of new information received in education sessions which can lead to poor retention, repetitive questions and limited engagement in their care. We have developed short, animated videos for patients during education sessions. The videos complement existing education practices, providing consistent bite-size information.
Fertility After Cancer
Know your options for having children in the future
WCMICS is proud to launch the Fertility After Cancer campaign to raise awareness about fertility preservation options available to patients following a cancer diagnosis.
Cancer, and cancer treatment, can affect fertility or the ability for survivors to have children. There are several safe and effective fertility preservation (or oncofertility) options.
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Cancer Mind Care: an self-help platform for people affected by cancer
Cancer Mind Care is a free, self-help online platform that offers tailored mental health support. With all details anonymous and confidential, Cancer Mind Care represents a non-threatening, first step for individuals seeking access to cancer psychology support and services

The Victorian Integrated Cancer Services are supported by the Victorian Government
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We are committed to safe and inclusive work places, policies and services for people of LGBTIQ communities and their families.