Good friendships have a myriad of benefits. Often, friends help us deal with stress, make wiser choices, provide therapy, increase our sense of purpose and belonging, improve self-confidence and value, and provide support during trauma.
Read more arrow_forwardSarcoma is a type of cancerous tumour caused by cells multiplying uncontrollably within the cartilage, bone or soft tissues such as muscle, connective tissue, fat or blood vessels.
Read more arrow_forwardReceiving a cancer diagnosis, or treatments, or even being in remission and having medical surveillance can turn life into an uphill battle.
Read more arrow_forwardCancer treatment can be chaotic, confusing, unsettling and disruptive – whether it’s spending a few hours in a noisy clinic or processing lots of new information.
Read more arrow_forwardThis month it’s Thyroid Cancer Awareness Month. There are 4 main types of thyroid cancer: papillary (the most common type), follicular, medullary and anaplastic – the latter two being rare.
Read more arrow_forwardPBAC July 2021 Meeting Agenda Summary for rare and less common cancers.
Read more arrow_forwardAfter treatment finishes, many cancer survivors worry about the cancer coming back, and this fear of recurrence can persist for a long time. It is a very normal thing to experience, but it’s important to learn how to control this fear so it doesn’t...
Read more arrow_forwardFor many of you in the cancer community, this is a familiar term, used so widely that explanation need not be attached. “You have cancer”. Three words that no-one ever wants or expects to hear. It can feel as if time has stopped suddenly and your brain...
Read more arrow_forwardYou may have many questions and concerns about receiving radiation therapy during the current COVID-19 conditions. Rest assured, Rare Cancers has been working with healthcare providers to ensure our members have continued, safe, high quality access to...
Read more arrow_forwardFrom the 1st May, many thousands of Australians will have better access to sophisticated, MBS-funded molecular tests to diagnose rare or less common cancers in a bid to get faster diagnoses and quicker treatment...
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