When a diagnosis of cancer is made, the patient and their loved ones face a journey that will change their lives and priorities. In these circumstances, the health professional team works with th... more >
No longer a collection of covert practices, complementary therapies today are highly visible, and information about them is widely available to the general public. Their use is increasing in Aust... more >
Our understanding of the factors that influence physical, social and emotional well-being and impact upon quality of life, health status and burden of disease can be advanced by research using li... more >
What is a health consumer and why should a health consumer be involved in decision making process about his or her health?... more >
A multidisciplinary team (MDT) meeting is a regular meeting of all members of the treatment team – including medical practitioners, nurses and allied health personnel – to facilitate ... more >
Brain cancer has a poor prognosis but a unified approach to defeating the disease is gaining momentum.... more >
Cervical cancer is largely preventable if pre-cancerous cell changes are detected early enough and treated appropriately. Since the introduction of organised cervical screening in Australia by me... more >
Shared care has been implemented in various clinical settings to enhance the delivery of services, especially in areas affected by shortages in specialist services.... more >
The Cancer Institute NSW is Australia's first statewide, government-supported cancer control agency. ... more >
