Spacial distancing measures that have been introduced to prevent the spread of coronavrius have not prevented cancer services from continuing to operate at the Cancer Centre at Orange Health Service.
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A Western NSW Local Health District spokeswoman said patients are still receiving their cancer treatment as normal and should proceed with their scheduled screenings and other appointments.
"Where clinically appropriate, some patients are having appointments over the phone or through videoconferencing," she said.
"We are also providing education about cancer, chemotherapy, immunotherapy, targeted therapy or radiotherapy through videoconferencing with our nurses.
"This includes information about self-checks."
To participate in the videoconferences, the spokeswoman said patients should contact the Orange Cancer Centre.
While services are continuing for people who have an abnormality or a cancer diagnosis, some screening services have been suspended, such as breast screenings. However, people are urged to continue to be mindful of any changes and seek medical advice.
"Anyone in the community who discovers a lump or abnormality should make an appointment with the Orange Health Service or their GP," the spokeswoman said.
"For patients with prostate cancer or bowel cancer, treatment continues as normal."
The spokeswoman said prostate cancer nurses are available at the Orange Health Service or by phone and there are also support groups based in Bathurst, Dubbo, Forbes, Orange and Parkes.
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Tanya Marschke
I am based at Orange and cover a wide range of subjects as well as the weekly business column. I've worked consistently in the the media industry since 2006 including the past seven years at the Central Western Daily. Before moving to Orange, I worked as a journalist at weekly newspapers the Beaudesert Times and the Gold Coast Sun in Queensland, as well as the Scone Advocate in the Hunter Valley. I started my career at the Ridge News in Lightning Ridge while I completed my journalism studies remotely at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst.
I am based at Orange and cover a wide range of subjects as well as the weekly business column. I've worked consistently in the the media industry since 2006 including the past seven years at the Central Western Daily. Before moving to Orange, I worked as a journalist at weekly newspapers the Beaudesert Times and the Gold Coast Sun in Queensland, as well as the Scone Advocate in the Hunter Valley. I started my career at the Ridge News in Lightning Ridge while I completed my journalism studies remotely at Charles Sturt University in Bathurst.
