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(Neuroendocrine tumours)
(non-Hodgkin and Hodgkin)
Prostate cancer develops when abnormal cells in the prostate gland start to grow more rapidly than normal cells, and in an uncontrolled way. Most prostate cancers grow more slowly than other types of cancer, although this is not always the case.
This information has been prepared to help you understand more about secondary bone cancer. It includes basic information about how secondary bone cancer is diagnosed and treated.
Oesophageal and stomach cancers are malignant tumours found in the tissues of the oesophagus or stomach.
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Cancer information
What is cancer?
Cancer is a disease of the cells, which are the body’s basic building blocks.
Types of cancer
Information about the diagnosis and treatment of different cancer types.
Treatments
Understand more about treatments that you may undertake. Find your local treatment centre in metropolitan and regional Victoria.
Advanced cancer
Find out more about advanced cancer including what it is, how it is treated, what might happen and what support is available.
Children, teens and young adults
Understand more about when cancer is diagnosed in children, teen and young adults and how to manage the needs of the child, family, friends and community.
Genetics & risk
Understand more about the role genetics has in cancer risk and how to find out more if you are concerned about a family history of cancer.
Aboriginal communities
Cancer information for aboriginal communities.
Prevention
Get checked
Early detection offers one of the best chances of cure.
Limit alcohol
Eat a healthy diet
Be a healthy weight
Convincing evidence links obesity to various cancers.
Be physically active
Be SunSmart
Quit smoking
Workplaces
We're working to improve Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander health.
Managing daily life
Common side effects
Emotions
Understand the common reactions people have when they are diagnosed with cancer and suggestions for adjusting to the diagnosis.
Exercise
Learn about the importance of exercise and its benefits during and after cancer treatment. Includes tips and example exercise techniques.
Grief
Understand the grief experienced when losing someone close to you and find out ways to live with the loss.
Holidays and travel
Learning to relax
Tips for ways to cope with the emotional impact of cancer.
Life after treatment
Information to assist you with the emotional, physical, practical, spiritual and social challenges you may face now that treatment has finished.
Nutrition
Understand more about nutrition and eating well during and after cancer treatment.
Sexuality and intimacy
Information and tips for people with cancer and their partners to help understand and deal with the ways cancer and its treatment may affect your sexuality.
Get support
Contact our cancer nurses
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Family and friends
A holiday break
Free short breaks for those affected by cancer and their families.
Connect and learn
Wig service
Our wig service is free, private and personalised. We offer an extensive range of synthetic wigs along with headscarves, beanies and cotton caps.
Legal and financial
Work
Facing end of life
Cancer services guide
Cancer information and support services for Victorian Aboriginal communities.
Research
Research news
Biomedical grants
Scientific work funded in universities, hospitals and research institutes.
Victorian Cancer Registry
We register details of all cancer diagnoses to keep statistics.
Epidemiology
A centre studying population groups and their characteristics.
Centre for Behavioural Research in Cancer
Tobacco control
Our Forgotten Cancers Program
Our Forgotten Cancers Program is committed to improving survival for less common and low survival cancers.
Meet our researchers
Team of researchers who have expanded our understanding of cancer.
Research ethics
In Australia, any research involving humans must consider ethics.
Search our research
Health professionals
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Education and training
Education programs for people who work in a healthcare setting and want to improve their communication skills with patients and families
Cervical Screening Providers
Cancer Council Victoria is dedicated to supporting the work of Nurse Cervical Screening providers.
Community health
Resources for dietitians
Clinical Network
Network of specialist health care professionals.
Clinical practice guides
Optimal Care Pathways
Review of the Optimal Care Pathways (formerly known as Patient Management Frameworks).
Referral information
Referral information for Legal and Financial Assistance Programs.
Get involved
Fundraising events
Find a fundraising event to suit you.
Shop online
Leave a gift in your Will
Volunteer
Join the fight against cancer and volunteer with us.
Become a corporate supporter
Donate a holiday
Events calendar
Upcoming events around Cancer Council Victoria.
Honour your loved one
Create a unique and lasting space to remember your loved one, or give a gift in memory.
Give in celebration
Make a lasting contribution when you celebrate your next special occasion.
Fund a research award
Research awards are a chance to fund a specific type of cancer research.
About us
Contact us
Addresses, phone numbers, parking and public transport information.
Latest news and stories
News from Cancer Council Victoria and stories of those affected by cancer.
Media
Latest media releases and contacts for media liaison.
What we do (strategic plan)
Governance
Cancer Council Victoria is a company limited by guarantee governed by a Board of Directors who are advised by committees.
Publications
Annual review, newsletters, booklets, information sheets and videos.
Careers
Interested in a career with Cancer Council Victoria? Find out more.
Annual reports
Download our detailed reports on our achievements each year.
Our history
Snapshots of people and events from our long history.
Aboriginal communities peoples' health is everyone's responsibility.
Culturally diverse communities
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