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What I need to know about cancer treatment

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There are three main treatments for cancer: radiotherapy, chemotherapy and surgery. Patients often receive a mixture of these treatments in their cancer journey. We've asked experts in cancer treatment to answer some of the most commonly asked questions about cancer, the types of treatment available and how each one will affect you.

Click on the panels below for answers to these common queries about cancer treatments.

Who will be a part of my
cancer care?

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Professor David Currow

Professor David Currow says...

NSW Chief Cancer Officer and Chair of Palliative and Supportive Services at Flinders University

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What is radiotherapy and how will it affect me?

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Professor Michael Barton

Professor Michael Barton says...

Conjoint Ass. Prof., University of NSW and Research Director, Research and Evaluation Liverpool Health Service, NSW

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What is chemotherapy and how will it affect me?

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Professor Michael Boyer

Professor Michael Boyer says...

Clinical professor, Sydney Cancer Centre and Royal Prince Alfred Hospital

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What is cancer surgery and how will it affect me?

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Professor Michael Solomon

Clinical Prof. Michael Solomon says...

Academic Head of Colorectal Surgery RPA Hospital and Head of SOuRCe, University of Sydney

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Should I exercise during my cancer treatment?

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Professor Sanchia Aranda

Professor Sanchia Aranda says...

Director of Cancer Services and Information, Cancer Institute NSW

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What kind of exercise is best suited for me during my treatment?

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Professor Sanchia Aranda

Professor Sanchia Aranda says...

Director of Cancer Services and Information, Cancer Institute NSW

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