ACT Breast Care Nurses are registered nurses who specialise in the care of patients with breast cancer, providing support and information to patients and their family during treatment.

About this service

Breast Care Nurses are registered nurses who specialise in the care of people with breast cancer.

We provide support and information to you and your family during treatment, recovery and follow up.

We are members of a multidisciplinary team including surgeons, medical and radiation oncologists, radiologists, radiation therapists, geneticists, pathologists, physiotherapists, occupational therapists, dieticians, social workers, specialist nurses and your GP. We work together to assist in your care throughout treatment.

Who we care for

We care for people who have been diagnosed with a breast cancer and are being treated at an ACT health facility.

How to access this service

You can refer yourself to this service by:

Phone: (02) 5103 6709

Email: CHSNCH.bcn@act.gov.au

Your specialist or GP may also refer you.

Appointments with a Breast Care Nurse can be made Monday to Friday in the Breast Care Clinic. Please call (02) 5103 6709 or 0409 533 467 to make an appointment.

What to expect

We can provide you with support and information if you:

• Are waiting for breast surgery and wish to discuss post op recovery and supports
• Are undergoing treatment
• Have finished treatment and want to discuss long term side effects
• Wish to discuss support programs
• Wish to discuss Hormone Therapy and side effects.

Breast Care Nurse Walk in Clinic is available for patients diagnosed with Breast Cancer.  The clinic offers short consults, to discuss any concerns like diagnosis, treatment, wound management or referrals.

The clinic is open on Wednesdays 12pm to 3.30pm. Please call 0487 159 471 for any further information.

What to bring to your appointment

• Medicare card
• Any letters or correspondence from your GP
• Medicines you need to take while you are here
• List of medicines you are currently taking (or the boxes), including medicines you have brought without a prescription, such as herbal supplements and vitamins
• Previous x-ray films, scans, ultrasounds or any other test results or reports

Where we’re located

We are based at North Canberra Hospital (formerly Calvary Public Hospital Bruce).

We have directions to North Canberra Hospital.