Western Sydney Youth Cancer Service
The Western Sydney Youth Cancer Service (WSYCS) is a specialised service for adolescents and young adults aged 15-25 years who have been diagnosed with cancer.
The WSYCS is a multidisciplinary team (medical, nursing and psychosocial specialists) who are trained in meeting the needs of young people going through cancer treatment.
There is a dedicated clinic every second Monday, 3-5pm in the oncology outpatient clinics at The Children's Hospital at Westmead.
WSYCS services
- provide medical expertise in cancers found in young people
- cancer related education for family, friends and schools.
- referrals to other support services
- information about fertility and sexuality
- support from professionals to help young people manage living with cancer.
Contact WSYCS
wslhd-westernsydneyycs@health.nsw.gov.au
02 7825 2142 / 0408 732 714