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For patients & families

A little clarity for your next step.

When you have a question about oncology support or where to seek care, DOST is being prepared to offer a structured way to ask for advice and direction.

Submit a question for guidance See how requests work

Questions are reviewed confidentially by authorized oncology practitioners. Guidance is provided within 1–2 business days.

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The request pathway

You do not need to
have every answer.

Start with the question that matters to you. A few details will help authorized reviewers understand your request and follow up.

  1. Share your question

    Write a short oncology-related summary of up to 100 words.

  2. Add a way to reach you

    Provide your name or appropriate identifier and contact details. Supporting documents may be included where permitted.

  3. Receive advice or direction

    Authorized reviewers will consider the request and record advice or direction toward available support or treatment services.

Keep it simple

A small summary.
A useful beginning.

The planned request form will focus on the information needed to understand your question.

Your main question

Keep the summary focused on what you would like advice or direction about.

Your contact details

Use details where you can be reached for follow-up.

Supporting documents

Documents will be optional where permitted. The allowed types and sizes will be explained when submissions open.

A few useful answers

Before you begin.

This pathway is for oncology-related advice and direction. DOST does not provide medical treatment.

Read about privacy & scope
Can a family member ask for advice?

The planned pathway is for patients and members of the public seeking oncology-related advice, including someone asking for direction for a family member.

Do I need a professional account?

No. The patient advice pathway is separate from the professional network. Patients and public users will not need a professional account.

How long can my summary be?

Up to 100 words. Focus on your main question and the details that help explain it.

Can I submit a request now?

Request submissions are not open yet. This page explains how the patient advice pathway is being planned.

The people behind the purpose

A shared path toward
better connections.

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