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Do you need to know more about cancer?
It's common to feel that you haven't grasped everything that your doctor has told you about cancer. Plentiful information about cancer is available from support organisations, especially for common cancers such as breast cancer and prostate cancer (Information Links), but understanding can still be challenging because of the complexity of modern medical science and its unfamiliar terminology and concepts. You may feel a need for this information to be explained to you more clearly or to be reassured that you have a good grasp of the facts. Alternatively, you might need in-depth and up-to-date knowledge on specific areas that isn't readily available but find the effort daunting and confusing.
How can I help?
As a widely experienced cancer research scientist (About Dr Watts), I offer a personal educational service to those who would like individual assistance to increase their knowledge of cancer-its causes, effects and treatments. The time spent with you will help to demystify and make sense of the information that you have gathered and facilitate your exploration of complex issues. The aim is to allow you and your family to understand cancer better and to deal with your concerns and decisions with greater confidence and objectivity.
The service initially involves a meeting to define the areas that are relevant to you and to answer your questions. We will also identify any specific issues that I can help with by providing appropriate resources or by carrying out my own investigation.
Reasonable fees apply. Please enquire (link to contact page). Currently, because face-to-face meetings are preferable this service is only available in the Sydney region.
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Privacy Policy: Understanding Cancer is a confidential service: your privacy is vital and I have a clear ethical duty to protect your personal information. With your consent, anonymous medical information that doesn't personally identify you may be discussed with other health professionals.
Disclaimer: Please note that the purpose of this service is to enhance your knowledge and understanding of cancer. Its purpose is NOT to provide medical advice or opinion, nor to interfere in your relationship with your medical professionals, but rather to facilitate and complement this interaction where possible. The information provided through this web site is not a substitute for professional care and should not be used for diagnosing or treating a disease. If you have, or suspect you may have, a health problem you should consult your doctor.