A breakthrough of its kind, Rare Cancer Australia has launched a resource for those living with RLC.

In hopes that patients will feel less isolated, the platform harnesses the power of an online community.

Knowledgebase offers patients the opportunity to brush up and strengthen their knowledge base by connecting them with information services and care.

Designed to help both patients and clinicians, KnowledgeBase directs those to information on over 200 rare cancers, a database of cancer services, over 120 healthcare professionals, support services and treatment options.

“It is our hope that KnowledgeBase will plug an important information gap - something RLC patients have long-campaigned for,” Rare Cancers Australia Richard Vines said.

“This new service provides free, round-the-clock digital access to critical cancer care information and services, which are designed to give rare cancer patients a fighting chance.”

Those navigating the website are able to link to connected and relevant information sources and individuals, from health professionals with a specialist knowledge or interest in a particular cancer type, to support services offered, and relevant treatment options.

Launched with the help of Professor David Goldstein, a conjoint clinical professor at the Prince of Wales Clinical called the resource an important step forward for rare cancer patients.

Details: www.rarecancers.org.au/KnowledgeBase