Cancer Care Coordinators
Cancer Care Coordinators are experienced oncology (cancer) Registered Nurses.
They are committed to helping you and your family progress along your cancer pathway as smoothly as possible.
Every diagnosis comes with a lot to think about. You may have questions that need answers, tests to schedule, treatments to consider, concerns about family members or uncertainty about how the medical system works.
The Cancer Care Coordinators can support and guide you throughout your care.
They can assist you and your family to navigate your cancer journey with a full understanding of the support available.
The Care Coordinators work closely with your doctors and others involved in your care to link all services together.
We can assist in connecting people living with cancer with the right person at the right time.
We provide appropriate support and access to many services by:
You and your family can either contact the Care Coordinator directly or ask one of your treating team to refer you to a Cancer Care Coordinator.
You can access this free service at any point and you do not need a medical referral.
Our Cancer Care Coordinators are:
Lisa Anderson
Ph: (03) 6777 8115 Mob: 0427 155 527
Email: lisa.anderson@ths.tas.gov.au
Fiona McEwen
Ph: (03) 6777 6359 Mob: 0436 852 166
Email: fiona.mcewen@ths.tas.gov.au
For the Cancer Care Coordinator at the North West Cancer Centre please phone reception on 6493 6058
Monday to Friday 8.00 am – 4.30 pm
If your issue is an urgent health matter, please contact your nearest Emergency Department.
Call us 1300 667 674