Cancer support services
The Bays provides comprehensive cancer care and support through our:
- specialist medical oncologists and haematologists
- specialised oncology nurses
- onsite McGrath Breast Care Nurse
- onsite Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse
- social worker
- dietitian
- physiotherapists
- pharmacists
- assistance with complimentary transport
Patients are welcome to contact our McGrath Breast Care or Prostate Cancer nurses directly on the details below. Their support is offered to all patients and their families at no cost.
Cancer Support Nurse contacts
Megan Keenaghan, Rachel Giannakas and Giselle Ciavarella
McGrath Breast Care Nurses
Phone: 0477 770 360
Email: mcgrathbcn@thebays.com.au
More information about McGrath Breast Care Nurses
Meredith Studdert and Ying Shen
Prostate Cancer Specialist Nurse
Phone: 0455 091 925
Email: pcsn@thebays.com.au
More information about Prostate Cancer Foundation of Australia Specialist Nurses
Transport Assistance
The Bays offers complimentary transport for oncology patients undergoing treatment at The Bays.
For more information and bookings contact us: patienttransport@thebays.com.au or phone 03 5970 5370
Look Good Feel Better
The Look Good Feel Better program is offered to women newly diagnosed with cancer and coping with the physical changes cancer treatment may cause.
Wig Centre
The Wig Centre offers access to scarfs, turbans, fancy wraps, special fashion hats and bandanas to cover hair loss with flair and confidence. This service is available at no cost.