The following information is taken from the Leukaemia Foundation. The link at the end will take you directly to their website where you can access further information.
To support you and your loved ones through the roller coaster of diagnosis, treatment and survivorship, the Leukaemia Foundation offers emotional support and assistance with their highly trained support services staff. Their staff have backgrounds in healthcare and are all experienced in offering emotional support. Your GP is always here to listen too should you wish.
Emotional support service description
When you are diagnosed with a blood cancer, it is only natural to feel a range of emotions: grief, anger, fear and sadness, to name a few. As you go through treatment and try to adjust to the changes this brings to your life, it can sometimes feel overwhelming. Our Blood Cancer Support Coordinators are here to help you and your loved ones at every stage of your cancer journey.
Everyone has different emotional responses at different stages, so whether you just need to talk to someone about how you are feeling today, need some support adjusting or are feeling completely overwhelmed by your emotions, we are here to listen, provide support and connect you with other services who can help.
We also know that the people around you can be experiencing some of their own emotional challenges, so we are also here for them.
Our range of emotional support services include:
Emotional support
adjusting to your diagnosis.
adjusting to changes in your life.
the impact on your family and friends.
Referrals to external services
Psychologist or counsellor.
Allied health professionals, such as occupational therapist, exercise physiologist, nutritionist.
Find out more about our referral and assessment services.
