New cancer diagnosis information pack for MCH patients

Developed by PICS, Victoria’s Paediatric Integrated Cancer Service. 

A collection of key resources included in information packs provided to patients and families/carers, when given a diagnosis of childhood cancer at Monash Children’s Hospital, Melbourne (MCH).

These packs are prepared by PICS, and then tailored by treating teams with materials relevant to each patient’s situation and treatment plan – such as specific treatment and medication information.

PICS resources provided in the physical MCH information packs (please click on the links to the individual resources):

• Diagnosis and treatment booklet
• Blood tests and blood counts
• When to call the hospital (MCH)
• Tips for parents, from parents
• Tips for family and friends
• PICS Regional Outreach and Shared Care Program (ROSCP) brochure
• Immunisations during cancer treatment
• Eating well during treatment
• Mouthcare during treatment.

Non-PICS resources included in the MCH pack:

• MCH Children’s Cancer Centre (Reef Ward) hot numbers
• MCH escalation of care information
• Children receiving a blood transfusion – a parent’s guide
• ANZCHOG (Australia and New Zealand Children’s Haematology and Oncology Group) Clinical Trials Information Sheet.

You can access the full range of PICS resources – including information on specific tests, treatments, procedures, and medications used during treatment – in our resources library.