Breast cancer patients and their loved ones are becoming increasingly knowledgeable and well-informed about their disease. A support infrastructure for people living with this devastating disease is vital to the emotional well-being of the patient. It is important that the patient is well-informed about the medical aspects of their disease and walked through the treatment options best suited to them and their lifestyle. Recent research also confirms that patients and loved ones are concerned about the emotional impacts of the disease as these can often be as challenging to deal with as the physical symptoms and experiences.

A key objective of AZAcademy.com.au is to provide advice, support and resources that can assist healthcare professionals on a daily basis in their important role as counsellor and provider of clear and concise information.

The materials in this section can be shared with patients in consultation sessions and are aimed at all spectrums of the patient population; from patients with a good understanding of the disease, prognosis, diagnosis and treatment options available through to those patients with little or no knowledge at all.