Testicular cancer and self examination
Cancer of the testes is uncommon. It mainly affects younger men but can also sometimes affect those over 45 and under 25.
Caring for someone with a brain tumour
This information sheet explains some of the difficulties
you may encounter and strategies that you may find useful.
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Cancer pain - common questions
Answers to some common questions about cancer pain. Many people find that knowing about their illness can help them manage it.
Learning to relax with cancer
If you have cancer, or are caring for someone with cancer, you
probably have many worries and fears.
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High energy drink supplements
Often people have trouble meeting their nutritional needs during and after cancer treatment. The following
drink recipes can be used as supplements.
Healthy eating to reduce cancer risk
To reduce the risk of certain cancers, aim for a healthy body
weight, regular exercise and a healthy diet. Learn the types of food that we should include and limit in our diets.
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Bowel cancer - finding it early
Bowel cancer is the most common cancer in Australia (apart from common skin cancers). It can often be found at an early stage when treatment is more likely to cure the disease.
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FOBT blood tests and bowel cancer
An FOBT is a simple test for the early signs of bowel cancer. It involves samples from bowel motions (faeces).
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Prostate problems
Answers to some common questions about prostate problems. Many people find that knowing about their illness is helpful.
Cut your cancer risk
Most Australians will enjoy a long and healthy life. However, some people's cancer risk is affected by things that they do. You may be able to avoid many cancers by changing the way you live.