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Rare breast cancers

October 12, 2020

Although the term ‘breast cancer’ is often thought of as a distinct, single entity, labelling cancer that has formed in the general tissues of the breast, there are many different types of breast cancer.

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Talking to kids about cancer

September 29, 2020

Whether it’s telling a child that they have cancer or someone does, the thought is confronting and overwhelming. Dr Emily provides some helpful tips around sharing confusing information with children.

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Screening programs

September 24, 2020

During this COVID-19 pandemic, the evidence is showing that attendance at regular cancer screening programs has dropped and people are not seeing their doctors about worrying symptoms.

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Rare prostate cancers

September 18, 2020

Prostate cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer amongst Australian men. As in every cancer type, there are unique sub-types, and each individual sub-type is rare. Rare sub-types are often aggressive and difficult to diagnose and treat.

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Cancer fatigue

September 14, 2020

Fatigue defines a feeling of tiredness, weakness or exhaustion, and is one of only many side effects that people being treated for cancer deal with on a regular basis.

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