A cancer diagnosis is one of the major hurdles a person may face. myDr has information on different cancers, cancer symptoms, tests and treatments.
One of the unexpected benefits of genetic research is that it sometimes turns up abnormal genes in a disease like cancer which can be targeted by a medication that was originally designed for another condition altogether.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsComputer software has advanced in leaps and bounds when it comes to detecting melanoma, but is it better than a skin specialist?
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsThe symptoms of benign prostatic enlargement can be broken down into obstructive symptoms and irritative symptoms.
Cancer Care Men's HealthActive surveillance is an important option for patients with low-grade prostate cancer to be aware of.
Cancer Care Men's HealthExternal beam radiotherapy for prostate cancer is usually given along with hormone therapy, which gives a better outcome.
Cancer Care Men's HealthChoosing between surgery or radiotherapy can be a very difficult decision for patients with localised prostate cancer.
Cancer Care Men's HealthInformation and support regarding cancer and COVID-19 from the Cancer Council.
Cancer Care Coronavirus - COVID-19Cancer 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 people stop chemotherapy during the COVID-19 pandemic? The answer is absolutely not.
Cancer Care Coronavirus - COVID-19Researchers find that a scalp cooling system may reduce chemo-induced hair loss.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsThere are concerns that supplements, especially antioxidants, could counteract the effects of cancer treatment.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsFatigue 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 NewsResearchers 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 NewsBowel 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 NewsA 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 NewsResearchers 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 NewsHaving 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 CareFor 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 HealthFor 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 CareWhether 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 NewsLung cancer is often linked to smoking cigarettes. However, more and more non-smokers are being diagnosed with the disease.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsFind out about leukaemia, including the different types, symptoms, causes and treatments.
Cancer CareBladder cancer is a cancer that is curable if caught early but has been resistant to treatment improvements over recent years.
Cancer CareTo act, or watch and wait? Assessing the outcomes associated with different approaches to treating prostate cancer.
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