Click the 'View this item online' link above to view the recording of this What's On session webinar: Radiotherapy for gynaecological cancers. Presenter Sylvia Hanna, from Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Centre, outlines the radiation technqiues specific to gynaecological cancers, the benefits and side effects of different treatments and new developments in this field,
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Click the 'View this item online' link above to view this What's On session slide presentation: Radiotherapy for breast cancer. Kez Brown and Naina Dhana discuss techniques used to deliver radiotherapy, the benefits and side effects of this treatment, as well as current and emerging trends. Hosted by Fiona McRae. Recorded at Women's Health Victoria,
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British authors Professor Trish Greenhalgh and Dr Liz O'Riordan both have medical backgrounds, and were both diagnosed with breast cancer in 2015. This book describes the experiences from diagnosis to life after treatment, with their unique personal experiences. Includes chapters for men, LGBT+ people and older people with breast cancer, as well as a chapter
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Picture book written by two young girls whose mother was diagnosed with breast cancer. Describes their concerns as they watch and support their mother as she goes through surgery, chemotherapy and radiotherapy.
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This 6th edition of Susan Love's well-regarded 'Breast book' provides her usual, reliable and clearly-written information on breast health, breast conditions, and particularly breast cancer. It provides an update on advances in the treatment of breast cancer over the last five years, and an update on advanced breast cancer.
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Australian woman Denise Sweeney tells the story of her diagnosis and treatment for uterine cancer, including diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy and post-treatment life. Includes her tips for psychological strategies and graded activity.
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Ann Tracy Marr tells the story of her diagnosis and treatment for triple negative breast cancer. The book is written in the format of a journal 'written to' Cancer, which she sees as an acquaintance or 'someone I wave to from the car as I drive by'. Includes diagnosis, surgery, chemotherapy, radiotherapy, and post treatment,
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In her usual easy-to-read, conversational tone, Dr Ranjana Srivastava, provides a comprehensive guide for people who have been recently diagnosed with cancer. She covers many of the questions that newly diagnosed people would love to ask, and provides information to help with all of the important decisions that need to be made. Chapters include: What is cancer?
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Professor Kerryn Phelps AM writes about cancer from diagnosis, through treatment and recovery. Chapters include: Diagnosis Dealing with cancer emotionally Cancer specific treatments Adjunctive therapies Symptoms and side effects of cancer treatment Lifestyle adjustments to support recovery Most common forms of cancer (includes breast and cervical cancers).
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Click the 'View this item online' link above to hear this What's On session recording: Many people diagnosed with cancer will be treated with radiotherapy which uses high energy radiation to shrink tumours and kill cancer cells. Dr Mario Guerrieri is a Radiation Oncologist providing inpatient care at the Western Private, Ringwood Private, and Freemasons Hospitals.
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