Find out how surgery, radiotherapy and chemotherapy are used in the treatment of ovarian cancer.
Cancer Care
Ovarian cancer: what you need to know
Because ovarian cancer has vague, non-specific symptoms, such as bloating and nausea, it is often not detected until the cancer is advanced.
Uterine cancer
Uterine cancer is the most common gynaecological cancer affecting women. This comprehensive guide is for women with uterine cancer, their families and friends.
Exercise helps cancer survivors
Moderate intensity exercise reduces some of the treatment-related side effects in people with cancer.
Complementary 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.
Lymphoedema
Lymphoedema is a condition that causes swelling, usually of the legs or arms. Find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments.
Video: 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.
Prostate cancer tests
There is no single, simple test to detect prostate cancer, instead various tests are carried out to show changes in the prostate to determine whether further investigation by your treating specialist is required.
Prostate cancer treatment
There are different options for managing and treating prostate cancer, your treating specialist will let you know your options.
Health Diary: National Skin Cancer Action Week
More than 2000 people in Australia die from skin cancer every year. Of the 3 types of skin cancer, melanoma is the most dangerous. If treated early it's curable. Find out how you can check your skin to detect any changes sooner rather than later.
