Advance care planning
Clearly communicate your health care wishes to your family and medical team.
"It's given me peace of mind to know that if my condition was to worsen my family and medical team all know what I would want. I know my wishes will be respected and it takes away added stress for them." – Bob, 72, prostate cancer patient
If you became ill and couldn't talk to your doctor about your treatment, who would make medical decisions for you and how would they know what you want?
Experienced cancer nurses on our Cancer Helpline can help you make a plan for your future health care wishes, free-of-charge.
Topics such as this can often be hard to raise with those close to you. However, information in your Advance Care Plan will guide your family and health care team when making medical treatment decisions on your behalf.
Your Advance Care Plan only comes into effect if you become so unwell you're unable to make, or communicate, those wishes for yourself.
Take control and gain peace of mind by creating an Advance Care Plan today. Download the following documents to get started:
Our experienced cancer nurses can help you put together an Advance Care Plan. Call our Cancer Helpline on 13 11 20.
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