My Cancer Care Record

Adult North Eastern Melbourne

Access My Cancer Care Record resources to support you and your loved ones along your journey.

My Cancer Care Record is a folder of tips and templates, aimed at helping people affected by cancer (patients, carers, families, and support people) to manage information related to their care and treatment – especially multiple treatments provided by multiple people, across different health services, and over long periods of time.

It includes useful questions to ask health professionals and places to record specific details that you may be frequently asked for and find hard to remember.

My Cancer Care Record can also help the healthcare providers who are working with you. It can provide easy access to information that they often require, such as:

  • test results and letters from other hospitals/doctors
  • current medication
  • medical and family history
  • current treatment schedules
  • side effects and symptoms that you have had since your last appointment
  • contact details of other clinicians involved in your care.

 

Please note: This resource will shortly (before the end of 2026) become available online only. To receive any of our remaining hard copies, please fill in the relevant order form below soon.

NOTE: My Cancer Care Record is not connected with, associated with, or endorsed by the Australian Government, The Australian Digital Health Agency or the My Health Record system. Should you wish to register for a My Health Record or find out more about the My Health Record system, you can find this at https://www.myhealthrecord.gov.au My Health Record

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The folder has 9 key sections to help you organise your medical information. Explore and print individual pages below

This section allows you to record your personal health summary details.

You will often be asked for this information when attending hospital and other health-related appointments. The information includes your medical conditions, emergency contacts, operations and known allergies.

TIP: It is good to fill in this information and keep it up to date by adding in any new information such as recent procedures

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It is useful to keep a record of any medications you are taking. This is information members of your health care team will regularly ask you about.

It is very important that you understand why you are being asked to take medication and the best way to take it.

You should also tell your doctors and other health care professionals about any other medications/supplements/vitamins that you are taking or are planning to take.
Keeping this information helps you to:

  • know the names of the medications you are taking
  • know why you need to take them
  • remember when and how to take them
  • keep track of when you started/stopped each medication
  • know about any side effects

You will also find helpful questions you might like to ask your healthcare professionals about your medications.

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Record the names, contact information, and details of the healthcare providers and services involved in your treatment and care.

Keep this information up to date and bring it to your medical appointments. This allows your healthcare professionals to see who else is involved in your care and contact them if necessary.

Tip: Ensure your family/friends are also aware of these contacts.
This will be helpful if they need to urgently contact a member of your health care team

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You might find it helpful to read the tips below.

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Tests help identify your cancer type, find the best treatment, and check how well the treatments are working. Tests can include:

  • blood tests
  • scans such as an MRI, PET or CT
  • biopsy
  • colonoscopy

Test results are usually given to the doctor who ordered the test. In most cases, you can get a copy of your results by asking your doctor or healthcare professional.

TIP: Keeping your test results/reports, helps you:

• remember the dates and results of tests and compare them to old results
• keep track of scans/investigations you have had and where these were done
• show these reports/results to members of your healthcare team

You might find it helpful to read the tips below.

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TIP:
Writing down treatment-related information will help you and your family/friends to remember:
• the type/name of the treatment you are having or had
• important dates such as operation dates and when treatment started/stopped
• who you were treated by
• what you need to be aware of during and following treatment

You might find it helpful to write down:

  • side effects/symptoms during and after treatment
  • other important information such as temperature/weight

You might find it helpful to read the tips below.

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You may face a range of practical, emotional and physical challenges during and after your treatment for cancer.

Supports and services are available to help you with those needs beyond your medical or surgical treatments. These services and supports can be provided in the hospital setting and also in the community.

TIP:
When treatment stops or ends, ask your health care team to give you information on tips to stay well.

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During your care and treatment you may face different medical and treatment-related costs. What you pay will depend on whether you are treated as a public or private patient; the type of hospital/service you attend and the sorts of medication/equipment needs you might have. You may also have to cover the costs of travel and accommodation to attend medical appointments.

It is a good idea to keep a record of your medical and treatment-related costs and travel requirements. This may help you to:

  • claim financial assistance or support
  • claim from your health fund or other insurance providers
  • manage your financial expenses
  • keep records for taxation reasons
  • claim travel and accommodation costs
  • apply for benefits, pensions or reimbursements
  • keep records of when you reach limits such as the Safety Net for Medicare or the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme, or your private health fund limits.

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An area to write your own notes.

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