My Care KIT: Oesophageal Cancer

My Care KIT is designed to support people diagnosed with oesophageal cancer, as well as their whānau and carers. My Care KIT contains Knowledge, Information and Tools to help you better understand a recent diagnosis, treatments available and various pathways through living with oesophageal cancer.

My Care KIT includes:

A Guide to Understanding Oesophageal Cancer Diagnosis and Treatment

• About the oesophagus
• About oesophageal cancer
• Tests and investigations: what, why and how
• Stages of cancer
• Treatment journey
• Treatments for oesophageal cancer
• Managing symptoms and treatment side effects
• Clinical trials
• What to ask your medical team
• Glossary
• Further information and support

Diet and Nutrition for people living with oesophageal cancer

• How does the oesophagus work?
• What therapies are used to treat oesophageal cancer?
• How can I manage the symptoms of oesophageal caner and the treatment side effects?
• How do I maximise my nutritional intake?
• Oral health and hygiene
• When should I see a dietician?

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These My Care KITs have been adapted from the Pancare Foundation Australia and we are incredibly grateful for their support. We sincerely thank the Pancare Foundation and the organisations whose support made the Care KIT programme possible, in particular, The Lion Foundation, New Zealand Lottery Grants Board, the David Levene Foundation, and the North & South Trust.