Video: Benign prostatic enlargement - symptoms
The symptoms of benign prostatic enlargement can be broken down into obstructive symptoms and irritative symptoms.
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A cancer diagnosis is one of the major hurdles a person may face. myDr has information on different cancers, cancer symptoms, tests and treatments.
Video: Do all prostate cancers require treatment?
Active surveillance is an important option for patients with low-grade prostate cancer to be aware of.
Cancer Care Men's HealthVideo: External beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer
External beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer is usually given along with hormone therapy, which gives a better outcome.
Cancer Care Men's HealthVideo: Prostate cancer - surgery or radiotherapy?
Choosing between surgery or radiotherapy can be a very difficult decision for patients with localised prostate cancer.
Cancer Care Men's HealthCancer and COVID-19
Information and support regarding cancer and COVID-19 from the Cancer Council.
Cancer Care Coronavirus - COVID-19Would a cancer label influence your treatment decision?
Cancer is a loaded word, linked to death, difficult treatments and hardship. But while many cancers are deadly, others are slow-growing or relatively benign.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsShould I stop chemotherapy or other treatments?
Should people stop chemotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic? The answer is absolutely not.
Cancer Care Coronavirus - COVID-19Cooling caps: a helping hand for hair loss
Researchers find that a scalp cooling system may reduce chemo-induced hair loss.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsCan taking antioxidants affect cancer treatment?
There are concerns that supplements, especially antioxidants, could counteract the effects of cancer treatment.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsExercise counters cancer-related fatigue
Fatigue is a common side effect of cancer and its treatments. A review identifies ways to fight cancer fatigue, including exercise and psychological therapies.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsQuality of life and exercise in cancer survivors
Researchers investigated the quality of life and its association with physical activity among survivors of different types of cancer. These are the results.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsDo probiotics reduce diarrhoea from cancer treatment?
Bowel problems are a common side-effect from cancer, chemotherapy and radiotherapy. Through various studies, probiotic supplements appear to have a favourable benefit in reducing these side effects.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsDiet clues to surviving cancer
A research team collated together 117 studies involving over 200,000 cancer survivors into a single meta-analysis. What they found was perhaps not too surprising.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsQuality care for pancreatic cancer
Researchers investigate the factors associated with quality of care in Australian patients with pancreatic cancer and the relationship between quality of care and survival rates. This is what they found.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsBowel cancer: having a stoma
Having a stoma, even temporarily, is a big change in a person’s life and takes some getting used to. Thousands of Australians have a stoma and most lead a relatively normal life.
Bowel cancer awareness Cancer CareBowel cancer: self-care
For most people, the cancer experience doesn’t end on the last day of treatment. Life after cancer treatment can present its own challenges
Bowel cancer awareness Cancer Care Gastrointestinal HealthBowel cancer: managing bowel and dietary changes
For most people, the cancer experience doesn’t end on the last day of treatment and life after cancer treatment can present its own challenges.
Bowel cancer awareness Cancer CareNew recommendations for treating cancers
Whether you’re starting a new cancer treatment or wondering if a particular approach is still right for you, there are five key questions for you to ask your doctors.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsVideo: Lung cancer increases in never smokers
Lung cancer is often linked to smoking cigarettes. However, more and more non-smokers are being diagnosed with the disease.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsLeukaemia
Find out about leukaemia, including the different types, symptoms, causes and treatments.
Cancer CareBladder cancer
Bladder cancer is a cancer that is curable if caught early but has been resistant to treatment improvements over recent years.
Cancer CareProstate cancer treatment needs to be tailored
To act, or watch and wait? Assessing the outcomes associated with different approaches to treating prostate cancer.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsUterine cancer
Uterine cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer affecting women. This comprehensive guide is for women with uterine cancer, their families and friends.
Cancer CareExercise helps cancer survivors
Moderate intensity exercise reduces some of the treatment-related side effects in people with cancer.
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