MEMBER PROFILE

 History of program

When did the program start?

1990

Who helped you start the program?

Cancerbackup & USA info

Who have you helped start a CIS?

All 7 states in Australia, Singapore, Canada

Types of services offered

Information, counselling, support, community services.

Service delivery

Total number of inquiries in 2006

50,559

Telephone

30,786

Website

2,099

Email/mail

19,180

Face to face

593

Languages offered

English, Interpreter service available in 80 languages

Who uses your service (%)

Patient

7,970

Family/Friends

6,165

Public

8,363

Healthcare professional

8,892

 Demographics

Female

40,053

Male

8,745

Types of cancer most requested

Breast, prostate, colon, unspecified site.

Subject most often requested

Treatment & management, psychological/ support, Cancer Connect program, diagnosis, side effects.