Your health and safety is our priority

Our teams take every precaution to ensure that anyone seeking treatment is safe in a GenesisCare centre.

Don’t delay your health checks, appointments and treatment – early detection saves lives.

If you have any concerns about starting or continuing treatment for cancer at this time, please reach out to your local centre.

COVID-19 vaccine and cancer patients

Cancer Australia has compiled a comprehensive set of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about COVID-19 vaccines for people living with cancer in Australia. These FAQs are based upon the latest evidence available in Australia and globally. The FAQs are available via this URL: https://www.canceraustralia.gov.au/affected-cancer/covid-19-and-cancer/covid-19-vaccines-and-cancer/FAQs

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Resources to help support you

  1. Department of Health
    COVID-19 Support website for resources to support your mental health and wellbeing.
  2. The Cancer Council
    offer additional information about cancer and Coronavirus  and also offers telephone support on 13 11 20.
  3. Look Good Feel Good
    (LGFG) are running virtual workshops for cancer patients. Visit their website to find out more.
  4. Breast Cancer Network Australia
    (BCNA) have online resources for breast patients, such as podcasts, which you can find here.
  5. Prostate Cancer Foundation Australia
    (PCFA) have an online factsheet available to provide support for prostate patients.
  6. Rare Cancers
    have established a “COVID-19 hub” showcasing resources and information, such as factsheets and videos, to assist you during this time.
  7. Head and Neck Cancer Australia
    for head and neck cancer patients, Head and Neck Cancer Australia have a comprehensive health and wellbeing offering, with support in your local area.