Cancer

What is acute leukaemia? Acute leukaemia is a type of blood cancer. It happens when the body makes too many...

Bowel cancer is cancer that affects the colon or rectum. It is also called colorectal cancer. Cancer...

Post-treatment follow up for breast cancer is vital. Your care team will monitor your recovery and catch any signs of recurrence early, ensuring the best possible outcomes. This page includes information about your follow-up care and includes supports.

Coping with cancer is challenging. This page has support services for cancer patients, people living with cancer, their families and carers listed and includes information about local clinics.

What is chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL)? Chronic lymphocytic leukaemia (CLL) is a type of blood cancer. It affects the white...

Endometrial cancer is cancer that starts in the uterus. Most women who get this type of cancer...

A familial cancer syndrome is a rare disorder in which family members have a higher-than-average risk of developing a certain type or types of cancer. This page includes information about familial cancer syndrome and where you can find supports.

Around five percent of breast cancers and 15 percent of ovarian cancers are due to a family...

A family history of other cancers may increase your risk of developing colorectal or endometrial cancer. This page contains information about the familial risk of cancer and provides support options for families.

What is head and neck cancer? Head and neck cancer is a term for cancers that grow in the head...

Regular check-ups with your GP will help ensure that you remain healthy and address any concerns post cancer treatment. This page includes information about how to live well after cancer and includes options for further support.

Liver cancer is cancer that starts in the cells of the liver. In people with liver cancer,...

What is lung cancer? Lung cancer is a form of cancer that starts in the lungs. In Australia, more people...

Lymphoma is a type of blood cancer. At affects the lymphatic system. The two main types are Hodgkin lymphoma and non-Hodgkin lymphoma. This page includes information about lymphoma, including how your care may look and what supports you can access.

Melanoma is a type of skin cancer. It develops in the skin cells and usually occurs on the parts of the body that have been overexposed to the sun. This page has information about melanoma and includes links to different supports for people who have this type of cancer.

When you have been diagnosed with cancer, you will be cared for by a whole team of...

What is myeloma? Myeloma is a type of blood cancer. It affects the plasma cells in the bone marrow. It...

What is oesophageal cancer? Oesophageal cancer is a type of cancer that forms in the cells that line the oesophagus....

Ovarian cancer is cancer that begins in the ovaries. In people with this type of cancer, cells...