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Side effects of chemotherapy

WebManaging side effects. Chemotherapy affects all cells that grow and divide quickly in the body. This includes cancer cells and normal cells, such as the new blood cells in the …

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Healthy Diets for Cancer Prevention

WebRecommendation: Choose lean meat, fish, chicken and other meat alternatives, such as eggs, tofu, nuts, seeds and legumes. Adults should aim for 2 to 3 serves of items from …

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Understanding cancer pain

WebPain is an unpleasant physical feeling. When there is damage to any part of your body, nerves in that part of the body send messages to your brain. When your brain receives …

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Nutrition and cancer

WebThe Australian Dietary Guidelines provide advice on eating for health and wellbeing for the general population. They were developed by the National Health and Medical Research …

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Adjusting to life after treatment

WebCancer survivors often experience worry or periods of feeling down for months or even years after treatment. You may feel sad because of the changes that cancer has caused, fear …

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Cancer Clinical Trials

WebThe Victorian Cancer Trials Link connects people affected by cancer and their clinicians with information about current cancer clinical trials in Victoria, Australia. It has a range of …

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Common types of cancer surgery

WebThe types of biopsy used to diagnose and stage cancer include: fine needle aspiration or biopsy – a thin needle is used to remove a sample of fluid and tissue from the tumour. …

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Mental health: the forgotten impact of cancer

WebWith 40% of cancer patients experiencing clinically significant mental health issues, including depression and anxiety, the need for care is evident. Most connections …

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Wellness program helps cancer survivors live well

WebHow the program helps. The Cancer Wellness and Exercise program aims to increase a patient’s ability to take charge of their own health and wellbeing. It also gives …

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Complementary therapies for cancer

WebCancer Council supports the use of complementary therapies that have been proven to be generally safe and effective in clinical trials or other scientific studies. Therapies such as …

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Bone cancer (Secondary)

WebPalliative treatment. Because secondary bone cancer is advanced cancer, your doctor is likely to discuss palliative treatment, which aims to manage symptoms without trying to …

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Pancreatic cancer

WebThe first symptom of pancreatic cancer is often jaundice. Signs of jaundice may include yellowish skin and eyes, dark urine, pale bowel motions and itchy skin. Jaundice is …

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Bone cancer (Secondary)

WebThis page will help you understand more about secondary bone cancer - cancer that has spread to the bone from another part of the body. After finding out that you have …

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Safety precautions

WebThis information was developed with help from a range of health professionals and people affected by cancer who have had chemotherapy. We thank the reviewers of this booklet:

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The emotional impact of cancer

WebAt any stage after a cancer diagnosis, you may experience times of distress and feel a range of strong emotions. Cancer often involves a series of losses, such as: the loss of good …

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Managing side effects of prostate cancer

WebYou may have trouble getting or keeping an erection firm enough for intercourse or other sexual activity after any treatment for prostate cancer. This is called erectile dysfunction …

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Contact cancer support

WebMonday to Friday, 9am-5pm. Call 13 11 20. Book a call back. Email a question. Find a service near you. When you call the Cancer Council support line on 13 …

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Tips to reduce the your alcohol intake

WebCount your ‘ standard drinks ’ - to stay within the Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol. Try a low-alcohol (or no-alcohol) beer, wine or spirit. Alternate …

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Prostate Cancer Screening

WebIf you are 50–69 with no family history of prostate cancer, it is recommended that you have a PSA blood test every two years. If you have a family history of prostate …

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Familial cancer centres

WebOn this page: Familial or family cancer centres help support people who are worried about their risk of developing cancer due to their family history. Services offered at familial …

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