Guides covering a comprehensive range of topics have been developed for pancreatic and biliary cancer. Below is a selection of websites, booklets, and fact sheets from Australian cancer organisations.
This Cancer Council booklet (76 pages) was developed with help from a range of health professionals and people affected by pancreatic cancer, and covers a range of topics.
This Cancer Council fact sheet (8 pages) provides information to help you understand more about gallbladder or bile duct cancer (cholangiocarcinoma).
This Pankind booklet (172 pages) provides information about the diagnosis and treatment of pancreatic cancer, as well as practical advice for living with cancer. It also includes sections on communicating with your healthcare team, accessing support, and maintaining your physical, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing.
Optimal care pathway for people with pancreatic cancer
This Optimal Care Pathway (PDF, 84 pages) provides a detailed overview of best-practice cancer care that puts the patient’s needs first. It outlines a national standard for high-quality pancreatic cancer care that all Australians should expect.
Your guide to best cancer care
This PDF (4 pages) is a simplified version of the Optimal Care Pathway. It is designed to support you, your family, and friends during the experience of pancreatic cancer.
Optimal care pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer
This Optimal Care Pathway for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer (PDF, 126 pages) has been designed to complement the cancer-specific care pathways, focusing on the aspects of the care pathway that need to be responsive to the needs of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people with cancer.