Health, Body & Later Life

You've just been told you have cancer.

Talk privately to a cancer nurse or experienced professional — for the questions, fears and decisions the fifteen-minute appointment left you with.

One-hour session · $150–300

Why reading about it only gets you so far

In the hours after a diagnosis, your head is full of questions the rushed appointment never answered — how do I tell my kids, should I get a second opinion, what does treatment actually feel like, will I be able to work?

The medical facts are one thing; what you can't get from a pamphlet is the human reality from someone who works in this space every day and understands what people in your position are actually facing.

A private hour with an experienced professional gives you grounded, practical perspective — not a treatment plan (that's your oncologist), but the honest, practical, emotional map of what's ahead.

What a conversation gives you

Who you’d speak with

Real, relevant professional experience — not a generic coach pitch.

Common questions

Is this medical advice?

No — your oncologist and treating team lead all medical decisions. This is professional perspective and emotional support alongside that, plus Cancer Council 13 11 20 for expert information. It's the human perspective the clinical system rarely has time for.

Should I get a second opinion?

Often a reasonable thing to consider, and it's completely your right — an experienced professional can talk you through how others have navigated that decision without offending their team, so you can weigh it calmly.

Is it confidential?

Completely private. Many people find it easier to be honest about their fears with someone outside their own family, who won't fall apart hearing them.

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