Video: 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.
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A cancer diagnosis is one of the major hurdles a person may face. myDr has put together information on the different types of cancers, cancer symptoms, cancer tests, cancer prevention and cancer treatments, plus real-life stories of cancer sufferers.
Leukaemia
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. That means early detection is critical.
Cancer CareUterine cancer: treatments
Treatments used for cancer of the uterus have a very high cure rate. Find out about the choices available and possible side-effects.
Cancer CareUterine cancer: what happens after treatment?
Treatment for cancer of the uterus can affect your relationships and your health. Find out more about life after treatment for uterine cancer.
Cancer CareProstate cancer treatment needs to be tailored
Assessing the outcomes associated with different approaches to treating prostate cancer.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsUterine cancer
Find out about cancer of the uterus, the most common gynaecological cancer affecting women.
Cancer CareExercise helps cancer survivors
Moderate intensity exercise reduces some of the treatment-related side effects in people with cancer.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsComplementary medicine users have worse cancer survival
People who use complementary medicines are more likely to discontinue or refuse cancer treatments, potentially putting their lives at risk.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsLymphoedema
Lymphoedema is a condition that causes swelling, usually of the legs or arms. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments.
Cancer CareVideo: New cancer test is as good as gold
With as many as half of all Australians expected to be diagnosed with cancer by the age of 85, a simple blood test that could initially detect 90 out of 100 cancer cases looks like a promising advance.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsProstate cancer treatment
Find out about the treatment options for prostate cancer.
Cancer CareSkin cancer: the warning signs
There are some signs that warn of skin cancer, e.g. a spot that is different from other spots on the skin.
Cancer CareProstate enlargement
The prostate continues to grow as men age and from the age of around 50, prostate enlargement can put pressure on the bladder, causing problems with urination, and affecting quality of life.
Cancer Care Men's HealthProstate cancer: causes and symptoms
Read about the causes and symptoms of prostate cancer.
Cancer Care SymptomsBlueberry extract could help in cancer radiation treatment
By studying human cervical cancer cell lines, a team of researchers discovered combining blueberry extract with radiation therapy can significantly improve treatment efficacy.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsSkin cancer: what is it?
There are 3 main types of skin cancer: basal cell carcinoma (BCC), melanoma and squamous cell carcinoma (SCC).
Cancer CareVideo: Breast cancer treatment - is chemotherapy always necessary?
A US trial known as TAILORx looks at using a new gene test to see whether chemotherapy adds any extra value to hormone treatment, in women with early breast cancer that is hormone positive and HER 2 negative who are at middling risk of recurrence.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsPelvic floor muscle exercises for men
Pelvic floor muscle exercises can help to restore bladder control after treatments for prostate cancer.
Cancer CareLymphoma
Find out more about lymphoma, which is cancer of the lymphatic system and the sixth most common form of cancer in Australia.
Cancer CareProstate cancer: surgery side effects
Common side effects of prostate cancer surgery are impotence (erectile dysfunction) and urinary incontinence. These side effects can often be treated and usually improve with time.
Cancer CareLung cancer: what you need to know
Lung cancer is the fifth most common cancer in Australia. A primary lung cancer starts in the lung, whereas secondary lung cancer spreads to the lungs from somewhere else.
Cancer CareBreast cancer survival could be improved by adding progesterone
Adding natural progesterone to current treatments for oestrogen receptor-positive breast cancer has shown to cause an overall "braking" effect on growth of the breast tumours.
Cancer Care Latest Health NewsFruit and alcohol - the effect on breast cancer risk
Two studies investigate the effects of fruit and alcohol consumption on risk of breast cancer.
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